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Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:38:12 GMT
Jailed Moroccan Editor Requests Hospitalisation After Ending Hunger Strike
[RSF] Reporters Without Borders (RSF) supports imprisoned Moroccan newspaper editor Souleiman Raissouni's request for hospitalisation to receive the treatment he urgently needs after announcing his decision to end the hunger strike he pursued for 118...

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:46:57 GMT
Nouaceur - First Integrated Smart Center Launched to Accelerate Vaccination Against Covid-19
[MAP] Nouaceur -- The Ministry of Health launched on Wednesday in the province of Nouaceur the first digital and integrated vaccination center in Morocco as part of the Kingdom's efforts in the management of Coronavirus epidemic and to speed up the p...

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:46:57 GMT
Covid-19 - 10,603 New Cases in 24 Hours, Over 10.5 Million Fully Vaccinated People
[MAP] Rabat -- A total of 10,603 new cases of coronavirus infection (Covid-19) and 7,774 recoveries have been recorded in Morocco in the last 24 hours, the ministry of Health said on Wednesday.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:46:57 GMT
Cndp Takes Up Issue Relating to Allegations of Presumed Privacy Invasion On Telephone Devices
[MAP] Rabat -- The National Commission for Personal Data Protection (CNDP) announced, on Wednesday, that it is taking up the subject relating to allegations of presumed actions of intrusion and invasion of privacy on telephone devices.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:46:59 GMT
Morocco, One of Pillars of Renault's Strategic Plan (DG of Group)
[MAP] Casablanca -- Morocco is one of the pillars of Renault Group's strategic plan, which directs the group's activity towards more value creation, said Wednesday, Renault Group director general Luca From Meo.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:46:59 GMT
Casablanca/Possession of Explosives and Preparation of Homemade Fireworks - Judicial Investigation Opened Against Three Individuals (Dgsn)
[MAP] Rabat -- The judicial police brigade of the security district of Sidi Bernoussi in Casablanca, opened, Wednesday afternoon, a judicial investigation, under the supervision of the competent public prosecutor's office, to shed light on the involv...

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:46:59 GMT
Household Financial Wealth - Additional 43 Bln Mad in 2020 (Bam)
[MAP] Rabat -- Household financial wealth gained nearly an additional 43 billion dirhams in 2020, compared to a year earlier, despite the economic situation marked by the health crisis, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (central bank-BAM).

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:46:58 GMT
French President Congratulates HM the King On Throne Day
[MAP] Rabat -- HM King Mohammed VI received a message of congratulations from President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron, on the occasion of the 22nd anniversary of the Sovereign's accession to the Throne of His glorious ancestors.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:46:56 GMT
President of Maghreb Delegation to European Parliament Welcomes Lofty Royal Gesture Towards Algeria
[MAP] Brussels -- The chairman of the Maghreb countries delegation to the European Parliament (DMAG), Andrea Cozzolino, on Wednesday welcomed the lofty gesture of HM King Mohammed VI towards Algeria.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:58:05 GMT
Mohammed V National Theater Suspends Its Activities Over Covid-19 Concerns
[MAP] Rabat -- The Mohammed V National Theater has decided to suspend all its activities following the surge in COVID-19 cases and in accordance with the recent decisions of the government.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:57:46 GMT
SPLA Carries Out New Attacks Against the Entrenchments of the Moroccan Occupation Forces
[SPS] Bir Lehlu (Sahrawi Republic) -- Units of the Sahrawi People's Liberation Army (SPLA) carried out a series of new attacks against various entrenchment points of the Moroccan occupation forces along the Wall of the shame.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:51:44 GMT
Throne Day - President of Niger Congratulates HM the King
[MAP] Rabat -- His Majesty King Mohammed VI has received a congratulatory message from the President of the Republic of Niger, H.E. Mohamed Bazoum, on the occasion of the 22nd anniversary of the Sovereign's enthronement.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:46:38 GMT
HM the King Congratulates Olympic Champion Soufiane El Bakkali
[MAP] Rabat -- HM King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to Olympic athlete Soufiane El Bakkali, who won on Monday the gold medal in the 3,000 m steeplechase at the Olympic Games (Tokyo 2020).

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:08:38 GMT
Budget Deficit Increased to 7.6 Percent of GDP in 2020 (Central Bank)
[MAP] Rabat -- The economic crisis triggered by the Covid-19 virus weighed heavily on public finances in 2020, with the budget deficit increasing sharply to 7.6 percent of GDP against 4.1 percent in 2019, Morocco's central bank (Bank Al-Maghrib) unde...

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:08:38 GMT
4-Magnitude Earthquake Recorded Off Driouch Coast
[MAP] Rabat -- An earthquake with a 4-magnitude on the Richter scale was recorded Sunday in the province of Driouch, said the National Institute of Geophysics (ING).

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:08:35 GMT
Inflation Rose to 0.7 Percent in 2020 - Central Bank
[MAP] Rabat -- The Covid-19 health crisis and the restrictions put in place to contain its spread led to a significant weakening of demand and major disruptions in the supply of certain goods and services, with inflation rising from 0.2 percent in 20...

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:53:10 GMT
Hand Extended to Algeria, 'Key Point' of Throne Speech This Year (French Geo-Politologist)
[MAP] Paris -- Morocco is tirelessly seeking appeasement and reconciliation with its eastern neighbor and the speech of HM King Mohammed VI is once again the illustration of this, says French geo-politologist Aymeric Chauprade, for whom the hand exte...

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:08:38 GMT
Morocco Reports 6,189 New Covid-19 Cases Over Past 24 Hours
[MAP] Rabat -- Morocco has confirmed 6,189 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, while 4,078 Covid-19 patients have recovered, the ministry of Health said Sunday.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:08:38 GMT
Labour Market - 432,000 Jobs Lost in 2020 (Central Bank)
[MAP] Rabat -- In a context shaped by numerous restrictions imposed on economic and social activities to limit the spread of the Covid-19 virus, as well as by a poor agricultural campaign, the labour market deteriorated significantly in 2020 with the...

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 07:59:54 GMT
Imanishimwe Set for Rwf430 Million Move to Far Rabat
[New Times] APR FC and Amavubi defender Emmanuel Imanishimwe earlier today left for Morocco to complete his $430,000 (about Rwf430 million) move to top flight side FAR Rabat.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:08:39 GMT
HM the King Congratulates President of Benin On His Country's National Day
[MAP] Rabat -- HM King Mohammed VI has sent a message of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Benin, H.E. Patrice Talon, on the occasion of his country's national day.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:08:37 GMT
The 'Exceptional' France-Morocco Relationship Called Upon to Renew Itself Further in the Face of New Challenges (Ambassador)
[MAP] Paris -- The "exceptional" relationship between Morocco and France is called upon to renew itself further to face new challenges, said Morocco's ambassador to Paris, Chakib Benmoussa.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 08:47:07 GMT
Reasons That Led to Closing of Borders Between Morocco and Algeria Apply No More (HM the King)
[MAP] Fez -- The reasons that led to the closing of borders between Morocco and Algeria apply no more, said Saturday HM King Mohammed VI.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 07:23:11 GMT
Rights Groups Call On Morocco to Not Extradite Uyghur Activist
[VOA] Rights groups are urging Morocco not to extradite to China a Uyghur activist who was arrested after arriving on a flight from Turkey.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 15:16:18 GMT
While Morocco Is Currently Celebrating the Throne Day, Morocco and Ethiopia Move Forward With Their Diversified Bilateral Agenda
[Ethiopian Herald] On 30 July 2021, the Moroccan people celebrate the 22nd Anniversary of King Mohammed VI's ascension to the throne of his glorious ancestors.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:02:19 GMT
Investigation Opened Into Death of Woman After Receiving Covid-19 Vaccine
[MAP] Rabat -- The Ministry of Health has opened an investigation into the death of a young woman in Marrakech on Monday after receiving a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:02:19 GMT
National, African Priorities Highlighted At UN Pre-Summit On Food Systems
[MAP] Rome -- The transformation of food systems is the perfect balance that the world must ensure to achieve the SDGs, said, Tuesday, the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Morocco to the UN agencies in Rome, Youssef Balla.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 06:33:15 GMT
Uyghur Man At Imminent Risk of Deportation to China - Amnesty International
[AI London] Computer designer Idris Hasan could face torture if sent to China 'Please be fast, or they're going to send me back to China' - phone warning to his wife in Turkey His deportation by Morocco 'would violate international law' - Joanne Mar...

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:08:58 GMT
Moroccan National Who Held Senior Positions in Is Arrested in Greece in Coordination With Moroccan Security Services
[MAP] Rabat -- Following accurate intelligence provided by Moroccan security services represented by the General Directorate of Studies and Documents and the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance, Greek security services on Tuesday arreste...

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:02:15 GMT
FIFA President Visits Dar El Bacha Museum in Marrakech
[MAP] Marrakech -- FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, on Tuesday visited the Dar El Bacha museum in Marrakech, a cultural Center inspired by the Moroccan legacy located in the heart of the old medina.



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