French Paper Highlights Morocco’s Tolerant Islam as Bulwark against Extremism

French paper, L’Express, highlighted the role played by Mohammed VI Institute for the Training of Imams in boosting Morocco’s clout in the continent and championing a moderate and tolerant Islam against the threat of extremism. Promoting the lofty values of tolerance inherent to Islam is a praiseworthy endeavor pursued by the Institute in a bid […]

PAM’s Secretary General Benchamach Re-elected Upper House Speaker

Hakim Benchamach of the opposition PAM party retained his post as Speaker of the Upper House after taking 63 of the votes to 19 for his Islamist PJD rival Nabil Chikhi. The election was marked by the abstention of another opposition party, the Istiqlal Party, whose 28 Upper House members judged the vote as “non-democratic”. […]

Morocco’s top police chief awarded Prince Naif Medal for Arab Security

Director General of National Security (DGSN) and Territorial Surveillance (DGST), Abdellatif Hammouchi, was awarded on Sunday in Tunis the Prince Naif Medal for Arab Security, First Class, an honor granted to leading security figures who have played a significant role and made outstanding contributions to ensuring Arab security and stability. This decoration was announced as […]