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Morocco steps up extensive social reform program, introduces direct financial assistance for needy families

Morocco has stepped up its extensive social reform program by introducing direct financial assistance for needy families. As of this December 28, nearly one million families, or 3.5 million Moroccans, started receiving direct financial assistance for the first time. This long-awaited measure ensures a minimum amount of 500 dirhams (about 45 euros) per month, regardless […]

Libya: Leon unveils Unity Government

Libya has as of October 8, 2015 a new central government after one year of difficult negotiations between rival parties fighting for control over the country since the death of Col. Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. UN Special Envoy Leon announced the UN-proposed Government of National Accord (GNA) which will run Libya for the coming two […]

World Cup 2022: Morocco beat Belgium 2-0, edging closer to qualification

Morocco edged closer to qualifying for the last 16 of the 2022 World Cup with a stunning 2-0 win over Belgium, sparking spontaneous popular celebrations across the North African Kingdom. After a scoreless draw with Croatia in their tournament opener, the Atlas Lions shone in their second game played Sunday at the Al-Thumama Stadium in […]