COP23 Mezouar

King Mohammed VI Keen to Foster Morocco’s Renewable Energy Leadership

King Mohammed VI has spearheaded efforts to foster Morocco’s standing as a  renewable energy leader and hub in Africa with the launch of large-scale projects aiming to generate 52% of the country’s electricity needs from solar, wind and other renewable sources. In this respect, the King on Thursday chaired a meeting at the Royal Palace […]

Turkish Justice Hands 8-Year Prison Sentence to Moroccan IS sympathizer

A Moroccan citizen living in Turkey has been sentenced to eight years in prison for attempting to join the Islamic State group (IS) in Syria, Moroccan Daily, Al Massae, reported. The man known as Mamoun El Battoui and aged 42 was arrested in February in the town of Bursa, North of the country, for belonging […]

King Mohammed VI appoints Fouzi Lekjaa Chairman of the World Cup 2030 Committee

King Mohammed VI has appointed this Thursday Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) Chairman of the World Cup 2030 Committee, the Royal Office said in a statement. The appointment came during an audience the Sovereign granted to Lekjaa who doubles as Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget. The appointment follows […]