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Morocco: Oujda - Fifteen Individuals Arrested for Organizing Illegal Immigration and Human Trafficking
Rabat — The National Judicial Police Brigade, in coordination with police services of Oujda, arrested on Monday, on the basis of precise information provided by the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance, fifteen individuals, including one wanted at the national level, for their alleged link with a criminal network active in the organization of illegal immigration and human trafficking.
Morocco: Statement By Royal Office
Fez — Here follows a statement by the Royal Office: "HM King Mohammed VI received, today at the Royal Palace of Fez, Ahmed Rahhou whom the Sovereign appointed president of the Competition Council.
Morocco: Statement By Royal Office
Fez — Here follows a statement by the Royal Office: "HM King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, received on Monday March 22, 2021 at the Royal Palace in Fez: - Mohamed Abdennabaoui, whom the Sovereign appointed First President of the Court of Cassation and, in this capacity, Deputy President of the Higher Council of the Judiciary. - El Hassan Daki, whom the Sovereign appointed Public Prosecutor at the Court of Cassation and, in this capacity, President of the Public Prosecution".
Morocco: Covid-19 - Morocco Reports 125 New Cases, Over 4.26 Mln People Vaccinated
Rabat — A total of 125 new cases of coronavirus infection and 305 recoveries have been recorded in the past 24 hours in Morocco, the health ministry announced on Monday. 4,264,761 people have been vaccinated against COVID-19 so far (first dose), while 2,516,742 people have received the second dose of the vaccine, the ministry said in its daily report on the Covid-19 situation.
Morocco: Cultural Obstacles Hinder Women's Empowerment - Cese
Rabat — President of the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) Ahmed Reda Chami called, on Monday in Rabat, for removing cultural obstacles which hinder women's empowerment.
Morocco: Citizen Commitment Necessary for Water Resources Preservation - Official
Rabat — Citizen commitment is necessary for the protection and preservation of water resources in Morocco, said, on Monday in Rabat, the Minister of Equipment, Transport, Logistics and Water Abdelkader Amara. Speaking at a workshop on water, organized by the Ministry on the occasion of World Water Day (March 22), Amara stressed that everyone is involved in the management of water resources and hence citizens are urged to show responsibility and patriotism when using this vital resource.
Morocco: HM the King Extends Condolences to Family of Late Mohamed Ismaïl
Rabat — HM King Mohammed VI sent a message of condolences and compassion to the family of the late Mohamed Ismaïl, a director and screenwriter. In this message, the Sovereign said he learnt with great sorrow the news of the passing of Mohamed Ismail. In this painful circumstance, HM the King expressed to the members of the deceased's family and to all his relatives and friends, his heartfelt condolences and sincere compassion following the loss of "one of the pioneers of film production".
Morocco/Israel - Partnership Agreement Between Cgem and Iebo to Promote Economic and Trade Relations
Casablanca — A strategic partnership agreement to promote economic and trade relations and technological development between Morocco and Israel was signed, on Monday by teleconference, between Moroccan employers' body (CGEM ) and the Israeli Employers and Business Organizations (IEBO), the representative of the Israeli private sector.
Morocco: Icesco - Rabat to Host International Celebration of World Poetry Day
Rabat — The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) will hold, on March 23 at its headquarters in Rabat, an international celebration by videoconference on the occasion of the World Poetry Day, under the theme "Poets, Wings of Peace", an expression of the importance it gives to poetry as a universal language.
Morocco: Covid-19 - Morocco Reports 246 New Cases, 382 Recoveries in Past 24 Hours
Rabat — A total of 246 new cases of coronavirus infection and 382 recoveries have been recorded in the past 24 hours in Morocco, the health ministry announced on Sunday. The new figure brings the total number of infections since the first case reported last March to 491,709, while the number of people who have recovered has risen to 479,252, i.e. a recovery rate of 97.5%, the ministry said in its daily update on the situation of the Covid-19.
Morocco: Covid-19/Vaccination - Researcher Recommends Three Months Spacing Between Two Astrazeneca Injections
Rabat — A 12-week spacing between the two injections of the Covid-19 AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine, instead of the current 4-week interval, is suitable in order to vaccinate and protect more people, according to Dr Tayeb Hamdi, health policy and systems researcher.
Morocco: Moroccan Filmmaker Mohamed Ismail Dies
Rabat — Moroccan filmmaker and screenwriter Mohamed Ismail passed away in Casablanca on Saturday at the age of 70, after a long illness, according to his family. Born in 1951 in Tetouan, the late Mohamed Ismaïl joined the Moroccan Television in 1974 where he produced and directed several films, TV shows and plays. His filmography includes "Pourquoi pas" (2005), "Allal al Kalda" (2003), "Awlad Lablad" (2009), "Adieu mères" (2007) and "Aouchtam" (1996).
Morocco: Two Arrested in Casablanca in Posession of Psychotropic Pills and Cannabis Resin
Rabat — Policemen on Wednesday arrested, in close coordination with the services of the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), two people aged 23 and 29 for their alleged involvement in the possession and trafficking of a large quantity of drugs.
Morocco: Basque Economic Delegation 'Impressed' By Quality of Infrastructure in Laayoune
Laayoune — The members of a Basque economic delegation said on Wednesday they were "surprised" and "impressed" by the quality of infrastructure in the city of Laayoune, expressing their readiness to examine investment possibilities in the Moroccan Sahara in the sectors of fisheries and renewable energies.
Morocco: HM the King Congratulates Irish President On National Day
Rabat — His Majesty King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to Irish President, Michael Daniel Higgins, on the occasion of his country's National Day. In this message, the Sovereign expresses to Daniel Higgins His heartfelt congratulations, as well as His sincere wishes for further progress and prosperity to the Irish people.
Morocco: Ryanair to Connect Malaga to Rabat From July 2021
Madrid — The low-cost airline Ryanair has announced the launch, from July 1, 2021, of a new route linking Malaga (southern Spain) to Rabat. First airline in Europe, Ryanair said in a statement that this new link will be provided with a frequency of two flights per week and is part of the company's program for the 2021 summer.
Morocco: Moroccan Writer Among Nominees for Sheikh Zayed Book Award
Abu Dhabi — The Sheikh Zayed Book Award, which is in its 15th edition, unveiled on Tuesday the list of nominated titles in the category Children's Literature and Young Author which includes a novel by Moroccan writer, Rajaa Mallah. The list comprises three works, including "Emerald Garden" by Moroccan Rajaa Mallah, "An artist's journey" by Tunisian novelist Mizouni Bennani and "The ghoul and the Raspberry" by Emirati writer Nassiba El-Azibi.
Morocco: FM Holds Talks With UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Libya
Rabat — Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad, Nasser Bourita, on Monday held a telephone conversation with Jan Kubis, Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).
Morocco: Long-Standing Relations With Continent Are Basis of Reality of Morocco's African Policy (Expert)
Dakar — The long-standing relations of Morocco with the continent are the basis of the reality of the Kingdom's African policy, underlined Mohamed H'Midouche, consultant and former regional resident representative of the African Development Bank group (AfDB) in Senegal, noting that HM King Mohammed VI remains the only Arab head of state to pay dozens of visits to the African continent.
Morocco: Errachidia - Individual Arrested for Alleged Link With International Drug Trafficking Network
Rabat — The judicial police in the city of Errachidia arrested, on Monday on the basis of accurate information provided by the services of the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), an individual for his alleged link with a criminal network active in the international trafficking of drugs and psychotropic pills.
Morocco Elected Member of Executive Board of Union Cycliste Internationale for Africa
Cairo — Morocco was elected, Sunday in Cairo, as member of the Executive Board of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) for Africa, during the General Assembly of the African Cycling Confederation.
Morocco's Official Reserve Assets Up 23,5%
Rabat — Morocco's official reserve assets amounted to 307.9 billion dirhams until March 5, 2021, up by 23.5% compared to the same period in 2020, Morocco's central bank (Bank Al-Maghrib) has said. During the week of March 4-10, the dirham appreciated by 0.41% against the euro and depreciated by 1.17 against the dollar, according to BAM's weekly indicators bulletin. No auction operations were carried out on the foreign exchange market during this period.
Morocco: Providing Access to Healthcare for Moroccan Citizens - Hospital of Salé
Luxembourg — The EU and its bank the EIB, supported the construction, renovation and modernization of 16 hospitals in Morocco, with a loan worth of 70 million EUR and a grant of more than 13 million EUR, providing the Kingdom with state-of-the-art equipment and infrastructure enabling staff to work in better conditions. Hospital of Salé is one of them. The new hospital improved regional healthcare and health services thanks to its new infrastructure and modern technical equipment.
Morocco: Kenya Steps On Morocco's Toes in Renewed Attempt to Solve Sahrawi Problem
Kenya's renewed bid to have the African Union take a leading role in resolving the Western Sahara dispute is angering Morocco.
Morocco: By Opening Its Consulate in Laayoune, Jordan Is Giving Significant Support to Autonomy Initiative in Sahara - Chilean News Site
Santiago — Jordan's decision to open a Consulate General in Laayoune is an indication of the significant support for Morocco and a major endorsement of the autonomy initiative in the Sahara under Moroccan sovereignty, writes Chilean news site "El Periodista Online." The Jordanian decision, announced last November by Hashemite ruler King Abdullah II, is the latest from a host of countries that have expressed their support for the Kingdom's sovereignty over its Sahara, notes the online...
Morocco: House of Advisors Approves Framework Bill On Social Protection
Rabat — The House of Advisors unanimously adopted, on Tuesday, in plenary session, the framework bill 09.21 on social protection, in the presence of Minister of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform, Mohamed Benchaâboun.
Morocco: Seventh 'Sahraouiya' Challenge to Be Held On March 13-20 in Dakhla
Dakhla — The seventh edition of the "Sahraouiya" rally, a solidarity and sports challenge for women, will be held on March 13-20 in Dakhla, under the motto of active solidarity. Initiated under the High Patronage of HM King Mohammed VI, the "Sahraouiya" rally aims to promote the values of solidarity, through a competition that marks all those who live the experience, in Morocco and around the world, the organizers said in a statement.
Morocco: Right of Access to Information - Cdai, Ccme Ink Partnership, Cooperation Agreement
Rabat — The Commission on the Right of Access to Information (CDAI) and the Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad (CCME) signed Tuesday in Rabat a partnership and cooperation agreement on the implementation of Law 31.13 on the right of access to information that entered into force on March 12, 2020.
Morocco: HM the King Congratulates Mohamed Bazoum Following His Election As President of the Republic of Niger
Rabat — His Majesty King Mohammed VI has sent a message of congratulations to Mr. Mohamed Bazoum following his election as President of the Republic of Niger. The Sovereign expresses, in the message, his congratulations and his best wishes to Mr. Bazoum in fulfilling his high missions. "By placing their trust in you, the Nigerien people paid tribute to Your high human qualities and to Your rich political experience", underlines HM the King.
Nigeria: Disasters Interrupt Schooling Regularly in Parts of Africa - Here's a Solution
Schools are among the worst institutional casualties of complex disasters. This has been the obvious case with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Boko Haram insurgency and other violent conflicts in Africa, which have caused the suspension and destruction of schools. Countless schools have been damaged, closed or destroyed. Untold millions of students have been forced to suspend or to abandon their education because of violence or the pandemic.
Africa: U17 Africa Cup of Nations Cancelled (CAF)
Rabat — The 2021 U17 Total Africa Cup of Nations, which was initially scheduled to take place in Morocco on March 13-31, has been cancelled, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Monday. The announcement was made following a meeting in Rabat of the CAF Emergency Committee.
Morocco: Laayoune Faculty of Medicine Will Open 'By Next School Year', Minister Says
Laayoune — The faculty of medicine and pharmacy of Laayoune, which required a budget of 257 million DH, will open by "the start of the next academic year", minister of National Education, Vocational Training, Higher Education and Scientific Research, Saaid Amzazi, announced Monday. Speaking to MAP on the sidelines of his visit to the construction site of this faculty, the minister pointed out that "the work is progressing very well".
Morocco: Women Make Up More Than Half of Population in 2020 (High Planning Commission)
Rabat — Women constituted more than half (50.3%) of the total population of Morocco during the past year, according to the High Planning Commission (HCP). For women aged 15 and over, 28.1% are single, 57.8% are married, 10.8% are widowed and 3.3% are divorced, the HCP points out in an information note on the occasion of International Women's Day.
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