Category: Headlines

Over 5.4 Mln Tourists Visited Morocco in 1st half of 2019

August 11, 2019

More than 5.4 million tourists visited Morocco in the first semester of 2019, a 6.6 pc increase compared to the same period last year, according ... Read More

Morocco Takes Part in Interpol’s Exercise ‘Neptune 2’

August 11, 2019

Morocco, represented by the Directorate General of National Security (DGSN), took part in Interpol’s second International Transboundary Exercise ‘Neptune 2’ as it had participated in ... Read More

Algeria’s political crisis bodes ill for economy

August 11, 2019

The power grab by the military after the departure of long-ruling Abdelaziz Bouteflika has aborted hopes for a transition to a civilian government, hijacking Algerians’ ... Read More

Several Senior Officials to be Held to Account for Mismanagement of Public Money – Media

August 10, 2019

Several Moroccan senior officials will shortly be held to account in cases related to the squandering of public funds. These include former government officials, senior ... Read More

Morocco’s FRMF still looking for a coach for the Atlas Lions

August 9, 2019

Morocco’s football association, FRMF, held talks Thursday with former French national team coach Roland Blanc for the position of the Atlas Lions manager as negotiations ... Read More

Japan reiterates support for Morocco’s territorial integrity

August 9, 2019

Japan reaffirmed its steady position on the Sahara issue making it clear that it has never and will never recognize the Polisario separatist entity. “Tokyo ... Read More

Tunisia: Youssef Chahed submits candidacy for September 15 snap elections

August 9, 2019

Tunisia’s Premier Friday submitted his candidacy to run for September advanced presidential elections for Tahya Tounes. The newly created Tahya Tounes party, a breakaway branch ... Read More

American Airlines chooses Casablanca as first entry point to Africa

August 9, 2019

US carrier, American Airlines, will launch its first US-Africa route with Casablanca as its first entry point on the African continent. The first flight is ... Read More

Algerian, Moroccan pilgrims take swipe at hosting conditions in Mecca

August 9, 2019

Several pilgrims from Morocco and neighboring Algeria have voiced their concerns about accommodation and food at their various hotels as they embark on the annual ... Read More

Washington not ready to remove Sudan from sponsors of terrorism list

August 9, 2019

Despite the recent efforts to restore democratic process in Sudan, the United States said it still needs to resolve long-standing issues with Sudan before it ... Read More