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Mired in corruption cases, members of the European Parliament adopted a resolution that disrespects Morocco’s judiciary and flouts the rights of rape victims. The resolution turned a blind eye to the decision of the judiciary to indict three Moroccan journalists on rape charges while rehashing biased statements of NGOs that emptied the charges of their […]
Morocco is a neighbor and a strategic partner for Spain and Europe, Spanish Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, said on Friday, stressing that Spain, Europe and Morocco “share vital interests”. “Morocco is a neighbor and a strategic partner for Spain and Europe. We share with Morocco, among other things, the management and channeling of illegal […]
Presidents and directors of institutions working in economic and social development in Al-Quds hailed, Friday in Rabat, the central role of Bayt Mal Al-Quds Acharif Agency in coordinating efforts to support the inhabitants of Al-Quds and preserve the city’s Arab-Islamic identity, in implementation of the social and humanitarian missions of the Al-Quds Committee, chaired by […]
The Moroccan government wants Paris, long-time ally and partner, to come out of the grey-zone and adopt a clear stand on the Sahara, said the U.S. Robert Lansing Institute (RLI). In an analysis on Moroccan-French relations, the American Institute for Global Threats & Democracies Studies, based in Dover (Delaware) said the North African Kingdom has […]
Morocco would issue a dollar-denominated bond in 2023, the first since 2020, the central bank said. Morocco has yet to recover its investment grade although its most recent foreign debt issue was successful. Domestically, central bank official Youness Issami said the central bank has proceeded to purchases of treasury bonds for the first time The […]
Morocco’s competition council approved the acquisition by Morocco’s Akwa Africa, a subsidiary of Akwa group, of Total Energies fuel distribution subsidiary in Mauritania. The council did not offer details on the transaction but earlier in November, Financial Afrik said it would amount to 185 million dollars. Akwa Africa was established to help the group expand […]
The US John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will hold the Arts Gold Medals international awards ceremony in Marrakech on January 23. The ceremony will be attended by Mrs. Deborah F. Rutter, president of the Kennedy Center, and Mrs.Natalia Cobo De Bulgheroni, president of its International Committee, who are currently on a visit […]
Morocco ranks first in Africa in terms of quality of life, according to the “Best Countries Rankings” compiled by US News. Globally, the Kingdom comes in 52nd position. Morocco ranks first among African countries in terms of quality of life, according to the ranking established by the American news magazine U.S. News as part of […]
King Mohammed VI, Chairman of Al-Quds Committee, plays a key role in the protection of the legal, civilizational and religious status of the Holy City, said Morocco’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Omar Kadiri. Speaking during the quarterly open debate held Wednesday by the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, including […]
Inflation which stood at 5% in 2022 could have soared to 10% had it not been for proactive measures taken by the government to protect the purchasing power of citizens, finance minister Nadia Fettah Alaoui said. Morocco had increased allocations to the compensation fund to 40 billion dirhams, offered transporters help, while the central bank […]