Morocco
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 07:25:06 GMTAtlas Lions Confront Leopards for a Ticket to Qatar
[CAF] Chancel Mbemba and his Democratic Republic of Congo mates welcome their Moroccan counterpart this Friday at the Stade de Martyrs in Kinshasa in the first leg of the winner take all 2022 FIFA World Cup playoff game promising fireworks.
Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:58:38 GMTKisumu Signs Bilateral Deal With Morocco
[Capital FM] Kisumu -- Kisumu County Government has signed a Bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Morocco's Regional Council of Rabat-Sale-Kenitra that will enhance bilateral collaboration between the two governments.
Mon, 21 Mar 2022 05:30:31 GMTMorocco's Envoy to Spain Returns After Madrid's Shift on Western Sahara
[DW] Karima Benyaich, recalled by Rabat last year, is back in Madrid after Spain changed its policy on Western Sahara. But Algeria, which opposes Spain's backing of Morocco's plans for the region, has now recalled its envoy.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:35:20 GMTLower House Participates in Accra in Forum On Unconstitutional Changes of Government in Africa
[MAP] Rabat -- The House of Representatives (lower house) has been participating, since Monday in Accra, Ghana, in the Reflection Forum on Unconstitutional Changes of Government in Africa, organized by the African Union.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 07:35:45 GMTUN - for Morocco, Promotion of Women's Rights Is 'National Priority' (Minister)
[MAP] New York (United Nations) -- Under the leadership of HM King Mohammed VI, Morocco has made the promotion and protection of women's rights a "national priority", said Tuesday in New York minister of Solidarity, Social Integration and Family, Aaw...
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 08:14:15 GMTPromotion of Gender Equality, a Proactive Strategy for Morocco (Ambassador)
[MAP] Tokyo -- Morocco's ambassador to Japan, Rachad Bouhlal, highlighted, Wednesday in Tokyo, Morocco's experience in promoting gender equality, noting that the Kingdom has made this issue a proactive strategy.
Mon, 21 Mar 2022 10:26:21 GMTMoroccans Support Media's Watchdog Function but Also Endorse Government Limits on Information, Afrobarometer Survey Shows
[Afrobarometer] Most Moroccans want a media that helps them hold the government accountable, the latest Afrobarometer survey shows.
Sat, 12 Mar 2022 05:29:11 GMTFisherwomen Adopt New Climate-Resilient Practices
[Africa Renewal] In Morocco, climate change is now at the heart of political concerns, both at national and local levels, but its management requires a collective response.
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 07:00:57 GMTJoint Communiqué On the Morocco-U.S. Strategic Dialogue On Regional Political Issues
[State Department] The following is the text of a joint statement by the Governments of Morocco and the United States of America.
Tue, 08 Mar 2022 17:23:35 GMTDeputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting with Foreign Minister Bourita of Morocco
[State Department] Washington, DC -- The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:
Tue, 08 Mar 2022 08:25:49 GMTMorocco Expresses Worry Over Rippling Effects of Ukraine-Russia Conflict
[Ghanaian Times] The Kingdom of Morocco has said it is worried about the escalation of tension between Russia and Ukraine, which has rippling effect not only on the two warring factions but the world at large.
Sun, 06 Mar 2022 09:38:47 GMTPolice Dismantle International Drug Trafficking Network, Seize Over 4 Tons of Cannabis Resin North of Es-Semara
[MAP] Rabat -- Policemen dismantled Saturday morning, on the basis of precise information provided by the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), an international drug trafficking network and seized 4,345 kg of cannabis resin.
Sun, 06 Mar 2022 09:38:11 GMTTwo Killed, 14 Injured in Road Accident in Tarfaya Province
[MAP] Tarfaya -- Two people were killed and 14 others were injured, three of them seriously, in a collision between a truck and a bus that took place Saturday morning on the national road N° 1 in the town of Daoura (province of Tarfaya), according t...
Sat, 05 Mar 2022 17:59:05 GMTRam Announces New Flights for Moroccans in Ukraine
[MAP] Rabat -- Morocco's flag carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) on Saturday announced new special flights for Moroccans established in Ukraine.
Sun, 06 Mar 2022 10:31:48 GMTFight Against Aids - Essaouira Appeal to Be One of Hope, Lucidity and Responsibility (Azoulay)
[MAP] Essaouira -- The Essaouira Appeal, which will endorse the work of the great international conference on the fight against AIDS, will be that of "hope, lucidity and spirit of responsibility", said Friday, Advisor to HM the King and president-fou...
Sun, 06 Mar 2022 10:32:09 GMTNador - Two Individuals Arrested Over Alleged Links to International Drug Trafficking Network
[MAP] Rabat -- The Nador judicial police brigade arrested, on Saturday, on the basis of accurate information provided by the Directorate General of Territorial Surveillance (DGST) and as part of the efforts made in the fight against drug trafficking,...
Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:19:47 GMTSenate President Meets With His Moroccan Counterpart
[Egypt Online] Senate President Abdel Wahab Abdel Razeq met on Thursday with Moroccan Parliament Speaker Rachid Talbi Alami.
Tue, 01 Mar 2022 07:33:48 GMT1,534 Moroccans Have Left Ukraine, Number Expected to Rise
[MAP] Rabat -- The number of Moroccans who have left Ukraine, via the border posts, amounted Monday at 16:00, to 1,534 people, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad.
Tue, 01 Mar 2022 09:13:16 GMTSpecial Flights for Moroccans Living in Ukraine - Royal Air Maroc
[MAP] Casablanca -- Morocco's flag carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) announced on Sunday the establishment of special flights for Moroccans living in Ukraine.
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 11:02:39 GMTSocial Dialogue - Agreement Signed Between Government, Trade Unions in Health Sector
[MAP] Rabat -- The Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, chaired, Thursday in Rabat, the signing ceremony of an agreement between the Ministry of Health and Social Protection and all the trade unions representing the sector.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:11:14 GMT12th Khouribga International Documentary Film Festival Cancelled
[MAP] Khouribga -- The 12th edition of the Khouribga International Documentary Film Festival (FIFDOK), scheduled from February 24 to 27, has been cancelled, announced the festival's management in a statement.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:10:30 GMTCovid-19 - Extension of Health Emergency State Until 31 March 2022
[MAP] Rabat -- The Government Council, convened Thursday, decided to extend the state of health emergency throughout the country until March 31, as part of efforts to stem the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:13:37 GMTReturn of Public to Sports Stadiums Is 'Fake News' (Ministry)
[MAP] Rabat -- The Ministry of National Education denied, Wednesday, the allegations peddled by a false press release announcing an alleged return of fans to sports stadiums.
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 04:36:04 GMTWomen's Afcon 2022 - Nigeria Sweats As Morocco and Cote d'Ivoire Usher in New Era
[The Conversation Africa] Twelve African women's football teams remain standing after the qualifying rounds of the 12th edition of the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon). The final stage of this year's tournament commences on 3 July in Moroc...
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 07:10:20 GMTTwenty-Three Killed in Road Accidents in Morocco's Urban Areas Last Week
[MAP] Rabat -- Twenty-three people were killed and 2,095 others were injured, including 87 seriously, in 1,617 road accidents that took place in urban areas on February 14-20, 2022, National Police (DGSN) said.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 07:10:17 GMTMorocco Calls for Acceleration of Transition to Sustainable, Safe Worldwide Mobility
[MAP] Geneva -- Morocco on Tuesday pleaded for a collective mobilization of all countries to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable and safe mobility on a global scale.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 04:49:16 GMTMorocco 2022: Super Falcons Beat Cote d'Ivoire to Nations Cup Ticket
[Premium Times] The Falcons won both legs against the Lady Elephants.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:46:40 GMTFinal Battle for Morocco
[Namibian] THE Brave Gladiators are looking to realise their dream of playing at the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations with victory over Zambia in Johannesburg today.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 08:32:22 GMTMorocco 2022 - Waldrum Assures of Good Result in Second Leg Against Cote d'Ivoire
[Premium Times] The Super Falcons are in Cote d'Ivoire seeking a ticket to their 12th Nations Cup appearance