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Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:51:46 GMT
President Tebboune Urges Coordination of Efforts for Lasting Solution to Western Sahara Conflict
[Algerie Presse Service] ALGIERS-President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Tuesday called for the coordination of Africa's efforts to crystallize a lasting solution to the conflict in Western Sahara, the last colony in Africa.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 09:12:31 GMT
Providing Access to Healthcare for Moroccan Citizens - Hospital of Salé
[PR Newswire] Luxembourg -- The EU and its bank the EIB, supported the construction, renovation and modernization of 16 hospitals in Morocco, with a loan worth of 70 million EUR and a grant of more than 13 million EUR, providing the Kingdom with stat...

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:54:49 GMT
Morocco Elected Member of Executive Board of Union Cycliste Internationale for Africa
[MAP] Cairo -- Morocco was elected, Sunday in Cairo, as member of the Executive Board of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) for Africa, during the General Assembly of the African Cycling Confederation.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 13:49:04 GMT
Morocco's Official Reserve Assets Up 23,5%
[MAP] Rabat -- Morocco's official reserve assets amounted to 307.9 billion dirhams until March 5, 2021, up by 23.5% compared to the same period in 2020, Morocco's central bank (Bank Al-Maghrib) has said.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:54:48 GMT
Errachidia - Individual Arrested for Alleged Link With International Drug Trafficking Network
[MAP] Rabat -- The judicial police in the city of Errachidia arrested, on Monday on the basis of accurate information provided by the services of the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), an individual for his alleged link with a cr...

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:54:45 GMT
Long-Standing Relations With Continent Are Basis of Reality of Morocco's African Policy (Expert)
[MAP] Dakar -- The long-standing relations of Morocco with the continent are the basis of the reality of the Kingdom's African policy, underlined Mohamed H'Midouche, consultant and former regional resident representative of the African Development Ba...

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 07:29:04 GMT
Kenya Steps on Morocco's Toes in Renewed Attempt to Solve Sahrawi Problem
[Nation] Kenya's renewed bid to have the African Union take a leading role in resolving the Western Sahara dispute is angering Morocco.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:22:39 GMT
Concern About Jailed Moroccan Journalist On Hunger Strike
[RSF] Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is concerned about the health of the imprisoned Moroccan journalist and historian Maati Monjib, who has been on hunger strike in a Rabat jail for the past week, and calls on authorities to allow him independent m...

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:15:05 GMT
Right of Access to Information - Cdai, Ccme Ink Partnership, Cooperation Agreement
[MAP] Rabat -- The Commission on the Right of Access to Information (CDAI) and the Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad (CCME) signed Tuesday in Rabat a partnership and cooperation agreement on the implementation of Law 31.13 on the right of acce...

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:15:05 GMT
Seventh 'Sahraouiya' Challenge to Be Held On March 13-20 in Dakhla
[MAP] Dakhla -- The seventh edition of the "Sahraouiya" rally, a solidarity and sports challenge for women, will be held on March 13-20 in Dakhla, under the motto of active solidarity.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:15:02 GMT
House of Advisors Approves Framework Bill On Social Protection
[MAP] Rabat -- The House of Advisors unanimously adopted, on Tuesday, in plenary session, the framework bill 09.21 on social protection, in the presence of Minister of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform, Mohamed Benchaâboun.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:53:55 GMT
FEPSAN Signs Another Agreement With OCP Morocco for Agronomic Assistance, Enhanced Yield
[Premium Times] FEPSAN President says the new agreement will enable Nigerian blenders of NPK fertilizer to have access to improved supply of di-ammonium sulphate chemicals.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:45:02 GMT
Women Make Up More Than Half of Population in 2020 (High Planning Commission)
[MAP] Rabat -- Women constituted more than half (50.3%) of the total population of Morocco during the past year, according to the High Planning Commission (HCP).

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:44:10 GMT
Laayoune Faculty of Medicine Will Open 'By Next School Year', Minister Says
[MAP] Laayoune -- The faculty of medicine and pharmacy of Laayoune, which required a budget of 257 million DH, will open by "the start of the next academic year", minister of National Education, Vocational Training, Higher Education and Scientific Re...

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:12:25 GMT
2020-2023 UN-Habitat Country Program Signed in Rabat
[MAP] Rabat -- The 2020-2023 UN-Habitat country program was signed, on Monday in Rabat, between the Ministry of Housing and the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat).

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 23:52:10 GMT
Diplomatic Dithering Over Western Sahara Bodes Ill for Other African Disputes
[CFR] Francesca Eremeeva & Nolan Quinn -- On December 10, 2020, then President Donald Trump tweeted that because "Morocco recognized the United States in 1777," the U.S. should return the favor by recognizing "[Moroccan] sovereignty over the Western ...

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:18:17 GMT
Western Sahara - Celebration, in Mexico, of 45th Anniversary of Sadr Proclamation
[SPS] Mexico -- The Embassy of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic organized, in Mexico, an event to celebrate the 45th anniversary of SADR proclamation, the Sahrawi Press Agency reported.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:15:06 GMT
By Opening Its Consulate in Laayoune, Jordan Is Giving Significant Support to Autonomy Initiative in Sahara - Chilean News Site
[MAP] Santiago -- Jordan's decision to open a Consulate General in Laayoune is an indication of the significant support for Morocco and a major endorsement of the autonomy initiative in the Sahara under Moroccan sovereignty, writes Chilean news site ...

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:13:16 GMT
HM the King Congratulates Mohamed Bazoum Following His Election As President of the Republic of Niger
[MAP] Rabat -- His Majesty King Mohammed VI has sent a message of congratulations to Mr. Mohamed Bazoum following his election as President of the Republic of Niger.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:44:40 GMT
U17 Africa Cup of Nations Cancelled (CAF)
[MAP] Rabat -- The 2021 U17 Total Africa Cup of Nations, which was initially scheduled to take place in Morocco on March 13-31, has been cancelled, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Monday.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:12:24 GMT
Covid-19 - Vaccination of Foreigners Residing in Morocco Is Taking Place in Very Good Conditions (President of Afr)
[MAP] Rabat -- The vaccination operation against Covid-19 for the benefit of foreigners residing in Morocco is taking place in very good conditions, said Frédéric Bauer, president of the Association des Français de Rabat (AFR).

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:12:22 GMT
Ensa and Harvard Kennedy School Launch Training Cycle On Public Policy Evaluation
[MAP] Rabat -- The National School of Administration (ENSA) and Harvard Kennedy School of Government (KSG) launched, Monday in Rabat, a training cycle for the benefit of senior officials, senior executives and teachers on new approaches to the evalua...

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:42:26 GMT
Conasdh Salutes Sahrawi Woman Struggle
[SPS] Chahid El-Hafed -- The Saharawi National Commission for Human Rights (CONASDH) greeted, Sunday, the struggle and the fight of the Saharawi woman who wrote "with pride" the shining names of chahidate , prisoners and activists, alongside all acti...

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:39:26 GMT
Pinnick Lands in Morocco, Thanks Sports Minister for Solid Backing
[Vanguard] President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Melvin Pinnick has arrived in Morocco ahead of the CAF and FIFA Council election billed for this week in Rabat after rounding off what he called 'a very successful campaign'.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:17:30 GMT
Police Seize Over 2 Tons of Cannabis Resin, Arrest One Man
[MAP] Rabat -- Policemen on Monday seized 2,286 kg of cannabis resin and arrested a repeat offender in drug and theft cases for his alleged links to drug trafficking network.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:12:25 GMT
MOU On Integration of Gender Approach in City Policy Projects Inked in Rabat
[MAP] Rabat -- A memorandum of understanding on the integration of the gender approach in city policy projects was signed on Monday in Rabat.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:51:17 GMT
Morocco, Largest Arab Exporter to Mexico in 2020 (Foreign Trade Council)
[MAP] Mexico City -- Morocco was the largest Arab exporter to Mexico in 2020, with more than $ 298 million of products exported, according to the Mexican Foreign Trade Council (COMCO).

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:29:03 GMT
Covid-19 - National Social Security Fund to Grant Compensation for Cultural Industries
[MAP] Casablanca -- The National Social Security Fund (CNSS) on Sunday announced the decision to grant allowances for the period from July 1, 2020, to May 31, 2021, for the benefit of the cultural and creative industries sector in a difficult situati...

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:53:04 GMT
Nearly 2 Tons of Cannabis Resin Seized Near Smara, One Man Arrested
[MAP] Rabat -- Policemen on Sunday seized, on the basis of precise information provided by the services of the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), nearly two tons of cannabis resin and arrested a man over alleged links to a drug t...

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:52:46 GMT
Women Issue Has Always Been At Center of Political, Social and Economic Agenda of Morocco (Ambassador)
[MAP] Johannesburg -- Under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the issue of women has always been at the center of the political, social and economic agenda of a Moroccan nation proud of its female component and faithful to its African i...



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