UN SG grateful to Morocco for its role in Central African Republic
New York - UN secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, expressed on Monday "gratefulness" to Morocco for its action in favor of stabilization of the Central African Republic. In a report to the security...
View ArticleDi Maria explains his controversial gesture
Rabat- Real Madrid player Di Maria talked to the media to explain what happened at the Santiago Berabeu Stadium during the Los Blancos clash against Celta Vigo on Monday. The Argentine winger seemed...
View Article“Morocco stands out as an exception…an ‘anchor’ state,” American Study
Casablanca- While the waves of upheavals almost swept the entire the MENA region, leaving behind instability, insecurity and uncertainty, Morocco has exceptionally proved to be “a regional ‘anchor’...
View ArticleTrial over Morocco housemaid’s death postponed
AGADIR- The trial of a Moroccan whose young housemaid died after suffering severe burns in the resort city of Agadir was postponed on Thursday until January 23 because a key witness was absent. The...
View ArticleItalian communist party underlines importance of Moroccan autonomy initiative...
Rabat - Official in charge of foreign relations and member of the political bureau of the Italian communist party Fausto Sorini underlined, on Wednesday in Rabat, the importance of the Moroccan...
View ArticleFrance says yes to marijuana-based medicine
Taroudant- According to L’express, France medicines agency gave initial approval to the use of cannabis in medical products. The Ministry of Health announced Thursday that an authorization for...
View ArticleSpain: a Moroccan arrested for murder
Taroudant- A young Moroccan was arrested Friday by order of the judge of Barcelona court for murder and murder attempt against two sexagenarians. According to a police statement released Saturday by...
View ArticleTangiers eyes ambitious plans to exploit choice location
TANGIERS, Morocco - With an ultramodern port, high-speed train and the biggest car plant in North Africa, Tangiers is looking to profit from its strategic location overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar...
View ArticleMorocco Amazigh mark New Year, call for public holiday
RABAT- Thirty months after winning official recognition for their ancient Amazigh-language in a new constitution, Morocco's Berbers (Amazigh) are pushing for January 13, when they celebrate their New...
View ArticleMoroccan Jewish Community Prays for Rain
Taroudant, Morocco- In response to the call of King Mohammed VI, commander of the faithful, the Jewish community of the Kingdom performed Saturday morning Salatul-Istisqua (Prayer for Rain) to implore...
View ArticleTurkish Airlines plane makes emergency landing in Morocco: official
ANKARA - A Turkish Airlines plane en route to Sao Paulo made an emergency landing in Morocco Sunday after a bomb warning, an airline official told AFP. The plane landed at Casablanca Airport after...
View ArticleKing Mohammed VI reprimands a police officer over professional misconduct
Casablanca - A traffic police officer in Marrakech did not see this one coming. According to news outlet Goud, King Mohammed VI reprimanded a traffic police officer in Marrakech, last Wednesday, for...
View ArticleMorocco’s Manifesto of Independence: Haj Mohammed Aissaoui Mestassi last...
Rabat - The independence of Morocco is the outcome of a fight led by several resistance groups against the French colonizer, Haj Mohammed Aissaoui Mestassi, the last signatory alive of the manifesto...
View Article‘Bomb scare’ forces Turkish plane emergency landing
CASABLANCA, Morocco - A Turkish Airlines plane bound for Brazil was forced to make an emergency landing in Morocco on Sunday following a "bomb scare", an airport official said. The plane landed at...
View ArticleAsugas D Ameggaz: Happy Amazigh New Year 2964
Taroudant- Tonight, January 12, coincides with the Amazigh New Year, 2964, known as “Yennayer”. Yennayer is the first day of the agrarian calendar year used since ancient times by Berbers throughout...
View ArticleMoroccan opposition party proposes draft law to criminalize accusations of...
Taroudant- The Party of Modernity and Authenticity, a Moroccan opposition party, has submitted a draft law that aims to criminalize accusations of apostasy and incitements to violence. In the light of...
View ArticleFrench President Hollande to address cheating scandal on Tuesday
Bordeaux- Allegations of cheating which led to the First Lady's hospitalization might be addressed during a press conference. French President François Hollande has had a rough weekend. Already the...
View ArticleEgypt constitution vote comes amid ‘widening repression’: HRW
CAIRO - HRW noted that, while the country's streets were awash with signs and billboards calling on Egyptians to vote "yes," campaign posters pushing for a "no" vote were almost entirely absent. Human...
View ArticleMorocco’s FM sees positive prospects in Middle East peace process
Paris- Morocco's minister of foreign affair and cooperation, Salaheddine Mezouar, saw on Sunday positive prospects to reach an agreement on various aspects in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. The...
View ArticleKerry, Lavrov call for ‘localized ceasefire’ in Syria
PARIS - Kerry, Lavrov and Syria envoy Brahimi meet to discuss the details of the "Geneva II" talks in French capital Paris on Monday. The US and Russia are discussing ceasefire areas in Syria, US...
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