Category: Headlines

Moroccan public, private sectors close ranks against Covid-19

March 18, 2020

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 ... Read More

Morocco-Covid 19: $200 million donation from Al Mada Holding

March 18, 2020

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 ... Read More

Central Bank cuts interest rate to boost economic activity amid drought, coronavirus fears

March 18, 2020

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 ... Read More

Coronavirus: Morocco’s King follows up closely evolution of situation

March 18, 2020

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 ... Read More

Salafist arrested for incitement to hatred, prejudice to public order

March 17, 2020

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 ... Read More

Coronavirus: Prosecutor’s Office tightens measures against fake news spreaders

March 17, 2020

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 ... Read More

Africa to have 100% testing capacity for Coronavirus – WHO

March 17, 2020

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 ... Read More

Fifty Boko Haram terrorists killed in Niger – Army

March 17, 2020

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 ... Read More

Morocco’s capital city to host CAF Confederation Cup

March 17, 2020

Moroccan capital city, Rabat, has won its bid to host the 2019/20 CAF Confederation Cup final match scheduled for May 24. The one-final game will ... Read More

Coronavirus: UAE helps Iran with medical supplies

March 17, 2020

The UAE has sent two aircraft laden with medical supply to Iran, hard hit by the Coronavirus disease, which has affected 16,169 persons and killed ... Read More