Morocco
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 04:59:50 GMTBeach Volleyball - Morocco Qualified for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
[MAP] Agadir -- The Moroccan men's beach volleyball team qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games after winning against their Mozambican counterpart (2-1) in the final African qualifiers played Sunday in Agadir.
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 04:17:53 GMTMorocco Is Supporting Libya's Efforts to Prepare for Next Elections (FM)
[MAP] Rabat -- Morocco is supporting the efforts of the Libyan people and the legitimate Libyan institutions to prepare for the next elections, which aim to lay the foundations for durable stability in this Maghreb country, said, Sunday in Rabat, Min...
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 05:39:56 GMTSPLA Shells Moroccan Military Base in Lathrathiet Region
[SPS] Bir Lahlou -- Units of the Sahrawi People's Liberation Army (SPLA) have bombed a Moroccan military base in the Lathrathiet region (Guelta), indicated the Sahrawi Ministry of Defence.
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 04:56:29 GMTImpartiality, Prerequisite for Future UN Envoy for Western Sahara
[SPS] New York (United Nations) -- The Polisario Front said that "impartiality, independence, competence and integrity are prerequisites for the future personal envoy of the UN Secretary General to Western Sahara to succeed in his mission to enable t...
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 05:48:43 GMTArab Parliament Hails HM the King's Efforts to Defend Al Quds and Support Palestinian People
[MAP] Cairo -- The Arab Parliament hailed the efforts of HM King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, to defend the Holy City and support the resistance of the Palestinian people.
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 05:34:50 GMTHM the King Congratulates President of Republic of Djibouti On Independence Day
[MAP] Rabat -- HM King Mohammed VI sent a congratulatory message to the President of the Republic of Djibouti, Ismaƫl Omar Guelleh, on the occasion of his country's independence day.
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 04:59:48 GMTMorocco Is Proud to Be Voice of Africa in Isf, Its Vice-President
[MAP] Brussels -- Morocco is proud to be the voice of Africa within the International School Sport Federation (ISF), said its Vice-President Youssef Belqasmi.
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 04:59:44 GMTCovid-19 - 452 New Cases and 406 Recoveries in 24 Hours
[MAP] Rabat -- A total of 452 new cases of coronavirus infection and 406 recoveries have been recorded in Morocco in the past 24 hours, the health ministry said on Sunday.
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 04:56:26 GMTVenezuela Calls to Speed Up Decolonization Process in Western Sahara
[SPS] Caracas -- Venezuela's Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza has called to speed up the decolonization process in Western Sahara.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:40:27 GMTMorocco Will Always Stand By Legitimate Libyan Institutions (FM)
[MAP] Rabat -- The Kingdom of Morocco, in accordance with the High Instructions of HM King Mohammed VI, will always stand by the legitimate Libyan institutions and support international efforts to resolve the crisis that this Maghreb country is going...
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:40:03 GMTMorocco, Djibouti Set to Promote Cooperation Between Religious Institutions
[MAP] Djibouti -- Morocco and Djibouti reaffirmed their willingness to work together to lay the foundations for a fruitful cooperation between the religious institutions of both countries.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:11:39 GMTRSF Secretary-General Appeals to King Mohammed During Visit to Morocco
[RSF] Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has gone to Morocco to attend the trials of two journalists who have been jailed for more than a year and who are in very poor health as a result of going on hunger strike. RSF calls on King Mohammed to intercede...
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:02:35 GMTTelecoms - Development of Broadband and Ultra-Broadband, Priority By 2023 (Head of Govt.)
[MAP] Rabat -- The development of broadband and ultra-broadband is the first priority set in the general guidelines for the development of the telecommunications sector by 2023, said, Wednesday in Rabat, Head of Government Saad Dine El Otmani.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:19:03 GMTMorocco's Airports Receive 195,547 Passengers Aboard 1,857 Flights From June 15 to 21 (Onda)
[MAP] Casablanca -- The Kingdom's airports received, during the week from June 15 to 21, 195,547 passengers aboard 1,857 air flights (international arrivals and departures), according to the National Airports Office (ONDA).
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:18:38 GMTSuffering of Tindouf Populations and Violence Against Migrants - Algeria and Its Responsibilities
[MAP] Geneva -- Morocco's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Omar Zniber, recalled on Wednesday, during the debates held in the framework of the 47th session of the Human Rights Council, the direct respons...
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:47:41 GMTHM the King Offers Condolences to Family of Late Brahim ID Hali Bicha
[MAP] Rabat -- HM King Mohammed VI sent a message of condolences and compassion to the family of late Brahim Id Hali Bicha.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 09:15:33 GMTGambia Beach Volleyball Teams Aim to Book Tokyo Ticket in Morocco
[The Point] The Gambia men and women beach volleyball teams had made their final touches on training, with the aim of booking their tickets to the Tokyo Olympic Games during the Beach Volleyball Continental Cup Olympics qualifiers in Morocco.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:02:59 GMTMorocco's Official Reserve Assets Up 5%
[MAP] Rabat -- Morocco's official reserve assets amounted to 303.2 billion dirhams on June 11, 2021, up by 5% compared to the same period in 2020, Morocco's central bank (Bank Al-Maghrib) has said.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:04:21 GMTConfed Cup (Semi-Finals/1st Leg) - Raja Hold Pyramids to Goalless Draw in Cairo (0-0)
[MAP] Cairo -- Raja Casablanca on Sunday held Egyptian Pyramids to a goalless draw in Cairo in the first leg of the semi-final of the CAF Confederation Cup.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:03:44 GMTPublic Prosecutor Calls for Waging Relentless Fight Against Offenses Committed During Registration On Electoral Rolls
[MAP] Rabat -- The president of the public prosecution has called for facing, with the required firmness and determination, all the offenses committed on the occasion of registration on the electoral rolls.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:02:15 GMT22nd Arab Athletics Championships - Morocco Finishes On Top With 10 Gold Medals
[MAP] Tunis -- Morocco has topped the medals table at the 22nd Arab Athletics Championships, which wrapped up Sunday in Tunis.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:25:22 GMTRabat - Presentation of Conclusions of Nmd General Report to Several Constitutional Institutions
[MAP] Rabat -- The president of the Ad-hoc Committee on the Development Model (CSMD) Chakib Benmoussa held a working session, on Monday in Rabat, with representatives of several constitutional institutions, devoted to the presentation and discussion ...
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 12:52:03 GMTMorocco's Flag Carrier Launches Dakhla-Paris Route
[MAP] Casablanca -- Morocco's flag carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) Dakhla-Paris route was launched, Friday morning, to be the first direct air route between Dakhla and the European continent, announced the national company.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:11:42 GMTRSF Holds Moroccan Authorities Responsible for Journalist's Survival
[RSF] Reporters Without Borders (RSF) holds the Moroccan authorities responsible for what happens to Souleiman Raissouni, a journalist who has been jailed for more than a year and who is now very weak after 70 days on hunger strike. King Mohammed mus...
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 09:10:17 GMTEquatorial Guinea Wants to Give New Impetus to Cooperation Relations With Morocco (FM)
[MAP] Rabat -- Equatorial Guinea wants to give a new impetus to its cooperation relations with the Kingdom of Morocco, the country's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Simeon Oyono Esono Angue said Thursday in Rabat.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:50:00 GMTAngola Calls for Re-Launch of Peace Process in Western Sahara
[ANGOP] New York -- Angola urged on Monday in New York the UN Special Committee on Decolonisation to "actively" support the efforts of the UN secretary-general to relaunch the peace process in Western Sahara.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:56:17 GMTSahrawi Cause - Morocco Continues to Suffer Multiple Setbacks
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- In recent days, Morocco has suffered multiple diplomatic setbacks with regard to the Sahrawi question. It has gradually lost the American support expressed last December by former US President Donald Trump and has ...
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:01:25 GMTMoroccans in Spain Commend High Royal Instructions to Ease Return of Moroccans Living Abroad to the Country At Affordable Prices
[MAP] Madrid -- Members of the Moroccan community in Spain have commended the High Royal Instructions aimed at facilitating the return of Moroccans living abroad to the country at affordable prices.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:00:41 GMTSpain Violated the Education Right of a Child Living in Melilla, UN Committee Finds
[OHCHR] Geneva -- A.E.A. was born to a Moroccan mother in Melilla in 2013 and has been living in the Spanish enclave ever since. When he was six, A.E.A.'s mother tried to send him to school but the authorities did not recognize their residency. Despi...
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:05:23 GMTKarate - Moroccan Gold Medalist Btissam Sadini Qualifies for Tokyo Olympics
[MAP] Paris -- Morocco's Btissam Sadini qualified, on Saturday, for the Tokyo Olympic Games, after winning the gold medal of the under 61 kg in karate at the qualifying tournament for these Olympics, which is held at Pierre de Coubertin stadium in Pa...