Morocco closes neighborhoods in Casablanca to fight coronavirus

Authorities closed a number of neighborhoods in Hay Mohammedi district in Casablanca to better fight the coronavirus outbreak as active cases in the economic capital exceeded 2000. Casablanca and seven other cities have been locked with entries and exists allowed on special permits only. The exodus from big cities to smaller towns during the Eid […]

Morocco repatriates 8 nationals from conflict zones in Syria; Washington lauds the move

Moroccan authorities announced Sunday the repatriation of eight Moroccans from war-torn Syria on “humanitarian grounds”, noting that this operation is part of Morocco’s contributions to international counterterrorism efforts. Immediately after the announcement, the United States has commended the repatriation move, describing the North African Kingdom as “a highly capable partner” in the Global Coalition to […]

Morocco : King Urges MPs to Adopt Charter of Ethics, Avoid Petty Party Politics

The King of Morocco has urged Members of parliament to avoid petty party politics, to pay utmost attention to citizens’ needs, to be honest with voters and to adopt a charter of ethics.   Opening the Fall session of Parliament on Friday, King Mohammed VI called all MPs and politicians to show a sense of […]