EU Political Report

Coronavirus: Prosecutor’s Office tightens measures against fake news spreaders

Morocco’s Public Prosecution Office has called for tightening punitive measures against people spreading fake news on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.   The prosecutor’s office said in a press release this Tuesday, March 17, that it gave firm instructions to courts across the country to take legal action against anyone who spreads fake news about […]

Moroccan Judge Receives US State Department Distinction for Anti-Trafficking Legislation

The US Department of State awarded Moroccan Judge Amina Oufroukhi the title of “Hero of the Trafficking in Persons Report 2017” in recognition of her valuable contributions in the elaboration of Morocco’s anti-trafficking law in 2016. The Moroccan judge “played a critical role in drafting and encouraging the passage of Morocco’s anti-trafficking law in 2016 […]

Bloomberg highlights dynamics of Morocco’s pharma industry

US agency Bloomberg has highlighted the dynamics of the Moroccan pharmaceutical industry as well as the Kingdom’s efforts to promote local production so as to foster Africa’s health sovereignty. A robust homegrown industry would help Africa ensure adequate supplies of critical treatments, said Lamia Tazi, chief executive officer of Moroccan pharmaceutical group SOTHEMA, in an […]