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Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib Abdellatif Jouahri was named among the top ten central bank governors in the world in 2020 for the fourth consecutive year. Jouahri got an “A”, the maximum grade awarded by New York magazine Global Finance in its ranking “Central Banker Report Cards 2020”, bringing together 94 governors of central banks. The […]
The Algerian Army, which continues to hold firmly the reins of power in the country, making and unmaking presidents, shows no signs of giving up its privileges and of course its senseless perpetual hostility against Morocco. In the army’s latest monthly magazine, “El Djeich”, the Algerian Generals, the de factor rulers, voice their deep hatred […]
Moroccan and Tunisian human rights activists are campaigning against the death penalty amid a surge in demand for restoring the capital punishment. In Morocco, the horrendous double crime of sexual assault and killing of two children by pedophiles in two different regions propelled a spate of anger and resentment with many calling for the implementation […]
Researchers have recently discovered a new species of ancient marine reptile in Morocco. The sea monster, a long and thin reptile with crocodile-like jaws, preyed on everything it could catch. The new species of the ancient marine reptile that stroke terror into the hearts of the normally safe, fast-swimming fish has been identified by a […]
Morocco offers a model to follow in the region thanks to its sustainable policies to bolster energy transition and investments in renewable energies, the International Energy Agency said in a recent report. “Important lessons can also be drawn from Morocco, which alone accounted for three-quarters of the region’s renewable electricity production growth,” said the agency […]
As Morocco steps up measures to help the economy recover from the coronavirus repercussions, special attention is also given to generalize social development notably health coverage, family allowances, pensions and unemployment protection insurance, said King Mohammed VI. In a speech on the occasion of the opening of the Parliament’s fall session this Friday, the King […]
King Mohammed VI has called for general mobilization to implement the ambitious economic stimulus plan he had announced in July to enable all productive sectors to recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and to increase their ability to provide jobs and preserve sources of income. King Mohammed VI, flanked by Crown Prince Moulay […]
The Italian government reaffirmed on Wednesday its firm supportive stand to the “serious and credible” efforts made by Morocco for a lasting resolution of the Sahara regional conflict. In a Joint press release issued following the visit paid by Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita to Rome, Italy reiterates its position on the Sahara as stated […]
The United Nations on Wednesday expressed “appreciation” for Morocco’s efforts to bring Libyans around the negotiating table for a political solution to the crisis in Libya, and welcomed the understandings reached by the 2nd round of the inter-Libyan dialogue in Bouznika. Delegations from the Libyan High Council of State and the House of Representatives […]
Libyan delegates agreed to keep up the positive dialogue momentum ushered by Bouznika talks in Morocco over criteria governing leadership in key governmental institutions. This second round of Bouznika talks will be followed by other rounds, according to the Libyan delegates. In a final declaration issued at the end of the second round […]