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Moroccans have been called this Wednesday to stay home and restrict their movements. In a joint statement, the Interior and Health Ministries have called for voluntary isolation, urging the citizens to stay at home and limit their movement. Going out should be conditioned by absolute necessity, to make essential purchases, to go to the doctor […]
Five new positive coronavirus cases were announced on Wednesday in Morocco, bringing the total of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 49. Like the other cases, all the new cases came from abroad. These are two French tourists, two Moroccans returning from Spain and one Moroccan coming from Egypt. All infected patients are receiving the necessary […]
Moroccan public institutions, private companies, officials, Mps and individuals are closing their ranks bringing valuable contributions to the special fund to counter the coronavirus pandemic which exceeded 10 billion dirhams ($ 1 bln). King Mohammed VI called on Sunday for the setting of the $1 billion fund to boost health infrastructure and mitigate the economic […]
On the proposal of its main shareholder, the Al Mada Board of Directors donated more than $200 million to the special fund dedicated to the management of the Coronavirus pandemic in Morocco. This important initiative translates the great interest and commitment of King Mohammed VI in managing the Coronavirus crisis, which is affecting the Kingdom. […]
The Central Bank cut its benchmark interest rate to 2% to boost economic activity, which, like elsewhere in the world, is expected to reel under the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Drought has complicated the outlook for Morocco, which expected a contraction of agricultural output plunging growth to 2.3%, according to the central bank. The […]
King Mohammed VI chaired, on Tuesday in Casablanca, a meeting focusing on the country’s management of the Coronavirus pandemic and on the actions to be taken according to the evolution of the situation. The meeting is part of the continuous follow-up by the Moroccan Sovereign of the evolution of this pandemic, from the beginning of […]
A Salafist, known for his extremist stands, was arrested on Tuesday for inciting to hatred and violence and compromising public order. An investigation against Abou Naim was opened by the National Brigade of the Judicial Police (BNPJ), under the supervision of the prosecution, said the Directorate General of National Security (DGSN) in a press release. […]
Morocco’s Public Prosecution Office has called for tightening punitive measures against people spreading fake news on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The prosecutor’s office said in a press release this Tuesday, March 17, that it gave firm instructions to courts across the country to take legal action against anyone who spreads fake news about […]
In coming weeks, all African countries will have the capacity to test for coronavirus as part of preparedness for the rampaging virus, Matshidiso Moeti, the World Health Organization Head for Africa region said on Monday. According to Moeti, the UN health body is hopeful that all nations in sub-Saharan Africa will be able to […]
At least 50 Boko Haram militants have been killed in Niger, the West African country’s defense ministry says. According to the army, the Islamist militants had launched an attack, using 20 vehicles, on an army outpost at the south-eastern village of Toummour on Sunday night, but were repelled in a counter-attack. Troops pursued […]