Moroccan ambassador to Madrid Karima Benyaich

Africa Day: Royal Vision for a Sovereign & Sustainable Continent Highlighted in Rabat

The Vision of King Mohammed VI in favor of a sovereign, united and sustainable continent was highlighted at a ceremony held Monday in Rabat to celebrate Africa Day. Organized by the African Training and Research Centre in Administration for Development (CAFRAD) under the theme “An Innovative Royal Vision for Sustainable Development Based on Shared African […]

Morocco wins international praise for eradicating torture

Morocco has won international recognition for its steady efforts to eradicate torture domestically and internationally. Morocco ratified the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT) in 1993 and deposited its ratification instruments in 2014. The North African country has also launched a national preventive mechanism against torture (NPM). […]

Two financiers of Moroccan fighters in Syria, Iraq arrested

Policemen arrested on Wednesday two brothers in Meknes for their alleged involvement in the illegal transfer of funds to Moroccan fighters in Syria and Iraq, National Police (DGSN) said Saturday in a statement. Investigations revealed that the two suspects had opened bank accounts to receive funds that they transfered to fighters in Syria and Iraq […]