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Thu, 06 Jan 2022 14:04:09 GMT
Time for Atlas Lions to Roar
[CAF] The Moroccan Atlas Lions have just one TotalEnergies AFCON to their name. They believe now it's their time to roar again.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 08:00:47 GMT
Preschool Education Up 71% At the End of 2021, Minister Says
[MAP] Rabat -- The promotion of preschool education is on the right track as it increased by 71% at the end of 2021, the Minister of Education, Preschool and Sports, Chakib Benmoussa, said Monday.

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 06:31:32 GMT
Morocco's High-Speed Train Goes Green
[MAP] Rabat -- Morocco's high-speed train, Al Boraq, is using green energy starting January 1, 2022, the National Railways Office (ONCF) announces Sunday in a statement.

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 08:37:49 GMT
Atlas Lions Roared Loudest in 1976
[CAF] Despite their perennial status as favourites, Morocco's Atlas Lions have been crowned African champions once, in 1976.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 08:27:59 GMT
Upper House Speaker Holds Talks With Chairperson of Apu's Executive Committee
[MAP] Rabat -- The Speaker of the House of Advisors, Naama Mayara, on Monday held talks by videoconference with the Chairperson of the Executive Committee of the African Parliamentary Union (APU), Mohamed Ali Houmed.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 08:25:48 GMT
Morocco, a Model for Africa in Terms of Industrialization (Expert)
[MAP] Lusaka -- Morocco sets an example for other African countries in industrialization and export promotion, Zambian expert Edward Chisanga said Monday.

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 06:52:22 GMT
Morocco Reports 1,357 New Covid-19 Cases Over Past 24 Hours
[MAP] Rabat -- Morocco recorded 1,357 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection said Sunday, adding that 550 COVID-19 patients have recovered over the same period of time.

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...

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.

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.

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.



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