Foreign Ministry

Algeria’s Abdelaziz Bouteflika Fires Two Top Army Generals

Algeria’s President Abdelaziz Bouteflika last weekend dismissed two powerful army generals, the official news agency APS said. The generals, Said Bey and Lahbib Chentouf, had been in charge of the first and second military regions. Algeria is divided into six military regions. Algeria’s army has long been considered a behind-the-scene decision-maker. The presidency did not […]

Hundreds of stranded Moroccans returning home on Moroccan charter flights

A growing number of Moroccan nationals, who were stranded overseas due to the covid-19 global lockdown, are returning to their homeland aboard flag-carrier Royal Air Maroc, mobilized by the authorities to bring back all Moroccan travelers who were struggling to get home. On Tuesday, a total of 313 Moroccan passengers, who were stuck in Turkey […]

Marrakech hosts World Social Security Forum Oct. 24-28

The World Social Security Forum (WSSF) will be held this October 24 to 28 in Marrakech, under the theme “Social Security for Resilient and Inclusive Societies”. The WSSF is considered the most important international event in the field of social security. The Forum, held every three years, convenes for the first time in Morocco, under […]