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Fri, 31 Dec 2021 06:20:45 GMT
Magnitude-4 Quake Hits Driouch Province
[MAP] Rabat -- A quake of magnitude 4.0 on the Richter scale was recorded Thursday in the province of Driouch, said the National Institute of Geophysics (ING).

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 06:19:55 GMT
No Extension of School Vacations, Students Will Return to Their Classes Next Monday (Govt. Spokesman)
[MAP] Rabat -- Minister Delegate in charge of Relations with Parliament, Government Spokesman, Mustapha Baitas, said Thursday in Rabat that classes will resume next Monday, denying rumors of an alleged extension of school vacations because of the epi...

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 06:46:07 GMT
'Morocco in Focus 2021' Magazine, New Issue Highlighting Major Achievements in Morocco
[MAP] New Delhi -- A new issue of the magazine "Morocco in Focus 2021" of the Moroccan Embassy in India has been published offering readers a broad overview of the various achievements of the Kingdom during the year 2021.

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 05:18:28 GMT
Guinean PM Receives Moroccan Ambassador At the End of His Mission in Conakry
[MAP] Conakry -- Prime Minister, Head of the transitional government of the Republic of Guinea, Mohamed Beavogui, received, Thursday in Conakry, HM the King's ambassador, Driss Isbayene at the end of his mission in this country.

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 12:45:08 GMT
Medical Industry - Aba Technology, Mmi Cluster Join Forces to Promote 'Made in Morocco'
[MAP] Casablanca -- The ABA Technology Group and the Moroccan Medical & Biomedical Industrial Cluster (MMI) signed, Wednesday in Casablanca, a partnership agreement for the development of industrialization of medical devices "Made in Morocco".

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 12:19:32 GMT
Morocco, Sierra Leone Set to Promote Parliamentary Relations
[MAP] Rabat -- The strengthening of parliamentary relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Sierra Leone was the focus of talks, Wednesday in Rabat, between Speaker of the House of Representatives Rachid Talbi El Alami and the Amba...

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 10:07:25 GMT
Local University Awarded Patent for Robotic Scorpion Venom Extraction
[MAP] Casablanca -- The Hassan II University of Casablanca holds a patent for a revolutionary robotic system for scorpion venom extraction and will present a book on this topic next January, says the university in a statement.

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 09:00:01 GMT
Twenty-Three Killed in Road Accidents in Morocco's Urban Areas Last Week
[MAP] Rabat -- Twenty-three people were killed and 2,066 others were injured, including 75 seriously, in 1,506 road accidents that occurred in urban areas from December 20 to 26, 2021, National Police (DGSN) said.

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 09:00:47 GMT
'Bi Kouli Hodoue', New Talk Show On M24
[MAP] Rabat -- M24, MAP's 24-hour news channel, launches a new weekly talk show called "Bi kouli hodoue" (in all serenity) as part of its efforts to strengthen its program schedule.

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 13:49:08 GMT
Morocco - Young Democrats Denounce Repression of Peaceful Protests
[SPS] Rabat -- The Progressive Democratic Youth Movement denounced on Monday the repression carried out by the Moroccan Makhzen regime against peaceful demonstrators, announcing its intention to engage in all forms of legal struggle to defend freedom...

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 13:48:09 GMT
Covid-19 - 5,760 Moroccans Stranded Abroad Repatriated From UAE, Portugal and Turkey (Minister)
[MAP] Rabat -- Some 5,760 Moroccans who were stranded abroad following the decision of the Moroccan authorities to suspend on November 29 international flights to the Kingdom, have been repatriated via air bridges from the United Arab Emirates, Portu...

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 10:41:41 GMT
Cold Wave - All Necessary Proactive Measures Have Been Taken (Minister of Health)
[MAP] Rabat -- The Minister of Health and Social Protection, Khalid Ait Taleb, said, Monday in Rabat, that all necessary proactive and emergency measures will be taken in favor of the populations facing the cold snap and snowfall.

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 06:49:35 GMT
Roles of Public Prosecutor's Office Highlighted Before Diplomats Accredited to Rabat
[MAP] Rabat -- Public prosecutor at the Court of Cassation, President of the Public Prosecutor's Office, El Hassan Daki, highlighted, on Wednesday before ambassadors and representatives of diplomatic missions accredited in Rabat, the role assumed by ...

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 09:01:38 GMT
The World Celebrates Morocco At Expo 2020 Dubai (Official)
[MAP] Dubai -- The World Expo 2020 in Dubai celebrates today solemnly the National Day of the Kingdom of Morocco, through large-scale shows, including that of the Royal Air Force (FRA) which "illuminated the sky of Dubai with a thousand Moroccan star...

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 10:42:14 GMT
Morocco Has Adopted Effective Policy to Ensure Water Security and Sustainable Development (Minister)
[MAP] Beni Mellal -- Morocco has adopted an effective water policy to ensure water security and sustainable development, said Monday in Beni Mellal, Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Baraka.

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 09:13:34 GMT
Calls to Reveal Fate of Young Sahrawis Abducted By Moroccan Occupier
[SPS] Shahid Hafed -- The Association of the Families of Sahrawi Prisoners and Disappeared and the Committee of the Mothers of the 15 Sahrawi abductees, has called in a joint statement, the United Nations to put pressure on the regime of the Moroccan...

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 10:41:06 GMT
Social Assistance Dominates Bayt Mal Al Quds Agency Actions in 2021
[MAP] Rabat -- The social assistance sector continued to dominate the actions of the Bayt Mal Al Quds Agency for the fiscal year 2021, accounting for 54% of the funding committed to support the populations of the Holy City.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 12:04:18 GMT
Ahly Beat Raja to Clinch CAF Super Cup
[MAP] Al Rayyan (Qatar) -- Egyptian Al Ahly on Wednesday won their eighth CAF Super Cup after edging out Raja Club Athletic 6-5 in a dramatic post-match penalties shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation time.

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 08:22:56 GMT
Morocco Calls for Strong Social Policies to Address Effects of Covid-19 Health Crisis
[MAP] Riyadh -- Morocco called, Thursday in Riyadh, for strong development and prevention policies to address the impact of the COVID-19 health crisis on Arab societies.

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 05:31:46 GMT
Morocco, Israel Mark Anniversary of Renewed Ties
[RFI] Israel has marked the first anniversary of its US-sponsored resumption of diplomatic relations with Morocco. While the US says the fledgling friendship "widens the circle of peace" in the region, not everybody is celebrating.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 12:04:43 GMT
Magnitude 5.4 Quake Recorded in Al Hoceima Province
[MAP] Rabat -- A quake of magnitude 5.4 on the Richter scale was recorded Thursday in Al Hoceima province, said the National Institute of Geophysics (ING).

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 08:14:28 GMT
Magnitude 3.3 Quake Hits Al Hoceima Province
[MAP] Rabat -- A quake of magnitude 3.3 on the Richter scale was recorded on Wednesday in Al Hoceima province, said the National Institute of Geophysics (ING).

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 15:59:04 GMT
MAP Launches Map-Data, News Website Specialized in Data Journalism
[MAP] Rabat -- The Moroccan News Agency (MAP) has launched a new specialized information website, "mapdata.ma", which provides national and international news based on statistical data processing and analysis.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 15:59:39 GMT
Over 767,000 Moroccans Legally Established in Spain (Ine)
[MAP] Madrid -- Some 767,180 Moroccans were legally established in Spain by July 1, 2021, down by 1% (-8,113 people) compared to January 1st, 2021, according to figures released Monday by the Spanish National Institute of Statistics (INE).

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 09:26:28 GMT
Morocco's Official Reserve Assets Up 13.3 Percent
[MAP] Rabat -- Morocco's official reserve assets amounted to 329.7 billion dirhams on December 10, 2021, up by 13.3% compared to the same period in 2020, Morocco's central bank (Bank Al-Maghrib) has said.

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 06:09:04 GMT
Extradition of Uyghur Asylum Seeker to China Could Lead to Serious Rights Violations - UN Experts
[UN News] Four UN independent human rights experts called on Thursday for Morocco to reverse its decision to extradite a Uyghur Muslim to China as his return would place him under threat of serious human rights violations.

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 07:52:25 GMT
Omicron - Due to Evolution of International Epidemiological Situation, Morocco Gives Priority to Safety of Its Citizens (Govt. Spokesperson)
[MAP] Rabat -- The decision of the authorities to end, from Thursday, December 23, 2021, the mechanism allowing Moroccans stranded abroad to return to the national territory, reflects the responsiveness of the Kingdom in the face of the evolving inte...

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 09:20:58 GMT
Morocco Prevents Sahrawis From Marking Universal Declaration of Human Rights
[SPS] Occupied El Aaiun -- Moroccan occupation forces have brutally prevented a group of Sahrawi from exerting their right to demonstrate peacefully and celebrate the International Day of Human Rights, perpetuating the crimes against humanity as well...

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 12:22:12 GMT
Samia Launches 4.3km Morocco - Mwenge Highway
[Daily News] President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Sunday inaugurated a 4.3 km section of new Bagamoyo Road, phase II between Morocco and Mwenge as part of the government strategy to decongest the city.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:27:21 GMT
Zanu-PF Youths Call for Sahrawi Independence
[The Herald] Zimbabwe has been commended for its firm support for the de-colonisation of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR).



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