Morocco
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:59:21 GMTTourism Revenues Down 67,2% in January
[MAP] Rabat -- Morocco's tourism revenues fell by 67.2% by the end of January, 2021, compared to the year before, i.e. a loss of 4.5 billion dirhams, according to the Department of Studies and Financial Forecasts (DEPF).
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:47:13 GMTCitizen Commitment Necessary for Water Resources Preservation - Official
[MAP] Rabat -- Citizen commitment is necessary for the protection and preservation of water resources in Morocco, said, on Monday in Rabat, the Minister of Equipment, Transport, Logistics and Water Abdelkader Amara.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:47:12 GMTMorocco/Israel - Partnership Agreement Between Cgem and Iebo to Promote Economic and Trade Relations
[MAP] Casablanca -- A strategic partnership agreement to promote economic and trade relations and technological development between Morocco and Israel was signed, on Monday by teleconference, between Moroccan employers' body (CGEM ) and the Israeli E...
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:47:12 GMTCultural Obstacles Hinder Women's Empowerment - Cese
[MAP] Rabat -- President of the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) Ahmed Reda Chami called, on Monday in Rabat, for removing cultural obstacles which hinder women's empowerment.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:47:09 GMTCovid-19 - Morocco Reports 125 New Cases, Over 4.26 Mln People Vaccinated
[MAP] Rabat -- A total of 125 new cases of coronavirus infection and 305 recoveries have been recorded in the past 24 hours in Morocco, the health ministry announced on Monday.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 13:24:47 GMTOpen Letter From 15 NGOs Urging the European Union to Take Action for the Release of Maâti Monjib
[RSF] In a letter addressed to the European Union, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and 14 other NGOs are calling on the High Representative of the European Union and the EU Special Representative for Human Rights to condemn the sentencing and impriso...
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:47:13 GMTHM the King Extends Condolences to Family of Late Mohamed Ismaïl
[MAP] Rabat -- HM King Mohammed VI sent a message of condolences and compassion to the family of the late Mohamed Ismaïl, a director and screenwriter.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:47:12 GMTStatement By Royal Office
[MAP] Fez -- Here follows a statement by the Royal Office:
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:47:12 GMTOujda - Fifteen Individuals Arrested for Organizing Illegal Immigration and Human Trafficking
[MAP] Rabat -- The National Judicial Police Brigade, in coordination with police services of Oujda, arrested on Monday, on the basis of precise information provided by the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance, fifteen individuals, includin...
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:47:11 GMTStatement By Royal Office
[MAP] Fez -- Here follows a statement by the Royal Office:
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:41:23 GMTIcesco - Rabat to Host International Celebration of World Poetry Day
[MAP] Rabat -- The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) will hold, on March 23 at its headquarters in Rabat, an international celebration by videoconference on the occasion of the World Poetry Day, under the theme ...
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 06:42:16 GMTCovid-19/Vaccination - Researcher Recommends Three Months Spacing Between Two Astrazeneca Injections
[MAP] Rabat -- A 12-week spacing between the two injections of the Covid-19 AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine, instead of the current 4-week interval, is suitable in order to vaccinate and protect more people, according to Dr Tayeb Hamdi, health policy and ...
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 05:05:25 GMTMoroccan Filmmaker Mohamed Ismail Dies
[MAP] Rabat -- Moroccan filmmaker and screenwriter Mohamed Ismail passed away in Casablanca on Saturday at the age of 70, after a long illness, according to his family.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 19:11:13 GMTLeaders Celebrate Centenary of Longtime Unesco Head Professor Amadou Mahtar Mbow
[allAfrica] Dakar -- Africa's heads-of-state are joining prominent members of Africa's intelligentsia to mark the 100th birthday of Professor Amadou Mahtar Mbow by chronicling his contributions as the first black African to head Unesco and many other...
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 06:41:27 GMTCovid-19 - Morocco Reports 246 New Cases, 382 Recoveries in Past 24 Hours
[MAP] Rabat -- A total of 246 new cases of coronavirus infection and 382 recoveries have been recorded in the past 24 hours in Morocco, the health ministry announced on Sunday.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 09:36:04 GMTNew Tactic to Punish Journalists - Charge Them With Sex Crimes
[CPJ] Moroccan journalists Taoufik Bouachrine, Soulaiman Raissouni, and Omar Radi have a lot in common. All three have a nose for corruption, penning op-eds or investigations alleging government abuse. And all three have been charged with or sentence...
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:23:45 GMTMoroccan Writer Among Nominees for Sheikh Zayed Book Award
[MAP] Abu Dhabi -- The Sheikh Zayed Book Award, which is in its 15th edition, unveiled on Tuesday the list of nominated titles in the category Children's Literature and Young Author which includes a novel by Moroccan writer, Rajaa Mallah.
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:21:22 GMTRyanair to Connect Malaga to Rabat From July 2021
[MAP] Madrid -- The low-cost airline Ryanair has announced the launch, from July 1, 2021, of a new route linking Malaga (southern Spain) to Rabat.
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 11:41:35 GMTTwo Arrested in Casablanca in Posession of Psychotropic Pills and Cannabis Resin
[MAP] Rabat -- Policemen on Wednesday arrested, in close coordination with the services of the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), two people aged 23 and 29 for their alleged involvement in the possession and trafficking of a larg...
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 07:30:26 GMTBasque Economic Delegation 'Impressed' By Quality of Infrastructure in Laayoune
[MAP] Laayoune -- The members of a Basque economic delegation said on Wednesday they were "surprised" and "impressed" by the quality of infrastructure in the city of Laayoune, expressing their readiness to examine investment possibilities in the Moro...
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:30:42 GMTHM the King Congratulates Irish President On National Day
[MAP] Rabat -- His Majesty King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to Irish President, Michael Daniel Higgins, on the occasion of his country's National Day.
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 09:38:13 GMTFM Holds Talks With UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Libya
[MAP] Rabat -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad, Nasser Bourita, on Monday held a telephone conversation with Jan Kubis, Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Libya and Head of the United Natio...
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:51:46 GMTPresident 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 GMTProviding 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...
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:41:03 GMTFrench-Moroccans Call On France to Recognize Morocco's Sovereignty Over Its Southern Provinces
[MAP] Rabat -- French-Moroccans have called on France, in an initiative promoting unity, to recognize Morocco's sovereignty over its southern provinces.
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:41:03 GMTAgadir - Signature of Framework Agreement On Regional Program to Promote Employment in Souss Massa Region
[MAP] Agadir -- The framework agreement on the regional program to promote employment in the Souss Massa region was signed on Monday in Agadir, under the chairmanship of Minister of Labor and professional integration Mohamed Amekraz.
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:41:03 GMTSigning in Rabat of Agreements On National Program for Establishment of Agricultural Cooperatives
[MAP] Rabat -- Two agreements relating to the National Program for the establishment of new generation agricultural cooperatives were signed Monday in Rabat.
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:41:03 GMTGovernment Council to Hold Meeting On Thursday
[MAP] Rabat -- A Government Council will convene Thursday under the chairmanship of Head of Government Saad Dine El Otmani.
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:41:02 GMTRabat to Host International Workshop On National Competition Barometer Project On March 17
[MAP] Rabat -- A high-level international workshop on the National Competition Barometer project will be held next Wednesday by videoconference, at the initiative of the Competition Council.
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:41:02 GMTIntegrating Gender-Sensitive Approach in City Policy Projects, a Priority for Ampcc
[MAP] Rabat -- Integrating a gender-sensitive approach in the city policy project is at the heart of the concerns and action plan of the Moroccan Association of Presidents of Communal Councils (AMPCC), stressed its president, Mohamed Boudra.