Morocco
Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:27:42 GMTMan Arrested in Agadir for Alleged Involvement in Intentional Homicide, Attempted Murder of Two Foreign Nationals in Tiznit and Agadir
[MAP] Rabat -- Policemen on Saturday arrested in Agadir a 31-year-old man, with no criminal record, for his alleged involvement in the intentional homicide and the attempted intentional homicide of two foreign nationals in Tiznit and Agadir.
Sat, 15 Jan 2022 12:59:28 GMTRabat - Launch of 'Moroccotech' Brand to Promote Digital Sector
[MAP] Rabat -- Minister Delegate to the Head of Government, in charge of Digital Transition and Administration Reform, Ghita Mezzour, announced Friday in Rabat, the launch of the initiative "MoroccoTech", the national brand to promote the Moroccan di...
Mon, 17 Jan 2022 08:19:21 GMTMorocco Join Hosts Cameroon in Cup of Nations Last-16 After Beating Comoros
[RFI] Morocco became the second team after Cameroon to reach the last-16 knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-0 win over Comoros on Friday.
Mon, 17 Jan 2022 04:43:42 GMTMorocco Beat Resilient Comoros to Book Knockout Place
[CAF] Selim Amallah and Soufiane Chakla scored on either half to secure Morocco a hard fought 2-0 win over Comoros in Group C.
Fri, 14 Jan 2022 07:58:03 GMTMatch Facts - Morocco V Comoros
[CAF] On different ends after Match Day 1, Morocco and Comoros will enter their Group C matchday 2 of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021 under different kinds of pressure.
Tue, 11 Jan 2022 12:22:51 GMTLacklustre Stars Fall to Atlas Lions in Afcon Opener
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana's Black Stars started their AFCON 2021 campaign in Cameroon on a shaky note, losing 1-0 to the Atlas Lions of Morocco in their Group C opener yesterday.
Tue, 11 Jan 2022 04:36:07 GMTBoufal Scores to Lead Morocco Past Ghana
[CAF] The Atlas Lions of Morocco have stopped Ghana 1-0 in their opening Group C match at the on-going TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations 2021.
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 10:15:18 GMTMorocco V Ghana - Titans Clash Early
[CAF] It is already on Monday that Group C will take action for the opening round of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021. The clash between Morocco and Ghana will be a kind of early final. Two giants of African football will be pla...
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 10:15:12 GMTMatch Facts - Morocco V Ghana
[CAF] Giants Morocco and Ghana raise the curtain on Group C of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021 on Monday.
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 07:10:59 GMTMessage of Condolences and Compassion From HM the King to Family of Artist Omar Dakhouch
[MAP] Rabat -- His Majesty King Mohammed VI sent a message of condolences and compassion to the family of the artist Omar Dakhouch, who died Thursday at the age of 70.
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 14:04:09 GMTTime 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 GMTPreschool 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 GMTMorocco'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 GMTAtlas 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 GMTUpper 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 GMTMorocco, 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 GMTMorocco 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 GMTMagnitude-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 GMTNo 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 GMTMedical 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 GMTMorocco, 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 GMTLocal 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 GMTGuinean 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 GMTTwenty-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 GMTMorocco - 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 GMTCovid-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 GMTCold 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 GMTRoles 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 ...