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King Mohammed VI has extended his condolences to Lebanese president Michel Aoun, following two huge explosions that rocked on Tuesday Beirut’s port, killing at least 100 people and injuring nearly 4,000. In a message sent to Mr. Aoun, the Moroccan Sovereign expressed his deepest condolences and sincere feelings of compassion to the Lebanese Head of […]
Lebanon has decided to diversify its oil suppliers from 2021 after main supplier, Algeria’s Sonatrach, was accused of providing the Middle East country with adulterated fuel. Lebanon Energy Minister Raymond Ghajar told Bloomberg that the Lebanese government has opted to multiply for the next coming three years its fuel suppliers. “We would prefer to have […]
New clashes broke out between militias following the arrest of several Chadian mercenaries who, according to the Libyan authorities, formed a “criminal group” that “looted and stole”. These mercenaries were under the leadership of Osama Jouili, head of the military forces of western Libya. The arrest order was given by Fathi Bachagha, the Interior […]
Morocco will set up a strategic investment fund worth $4.8 billion to help the economy recover from the coronavirus impact, Finance Minister Mohamed Benchaaboun said Tuesday at a news conference in Rabat. The fund is part of a stimulus package of 120 billion dirhams ($12.8 bln) unveiled by King Mohammed VI at the Throne Day […]
Morocco will expand social welfare protection to all its citizens within five years through a gradual approach, said Finance Minister Mohammed Benchaaboun, after King Mohammed VI urged in the State of the Nation speech on July 29 speeding up such a national project. Benchaaboun said the plan will proceed gradually with the first phase (2021-2023) […]
In implementation of Royal instructions, the government is preparing a reform of state-owned enterprises with a view to improving good governance, economic and social efficiency and reduce dependence on state budget, Finance Minister Mohamed Benchaaboun said. The development of these enterprises is hindered by several issues, notably low returns and dependence on state budget, which […]
Morocco’s health ministry canceled holidays for its staff and asked them to postpone their annual leaves to equip hospitals with necessary medics amid a rise in coronavirus cases. The ministry also asked medics to join their workplaces saying the measure aims to guarantee continuity of health services at a critical context. The number of coronavirus […]
Morocco’s Royal Navy aborted an illegal migration attempt off the Atlantic coast of Tarfya in the southern provinces, authorities said. The operation led to the arrest of 40 would-be migrants, mostly from Sub-Saharan Africa, including 12 women. The sea washed up the bodies of seven Sub-Saharans, including five women, authorities said through official media. The […]
The 2019-2020 Confederation Cup (C2) will end in Morocco behind closed doors, with the semi-finals on 22 September and the final on 27 September in Rabat. The Champions League (C1), meanwhile, will be contested in the form of two-legged matches between the Moroccan and Egyptian clubs still in contention. For the C1, the Confederation of […]
One month after the re-opening of borders, the number of people infected with the new coronavirus has increased tenfold in Tunisia. The Tunisian Ministry of Health announced on Saturday that it had recorded the first death in the country since June 17. Tunisia, whose economy depends heavily on tourism, had taken early and strict measures […]