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King Mohammed VI was represented by Prince Moulay Rachid at the reopening ceremony of Notre-Dame Cathedral, held in Paris on Saturday. Upon his arrival at the cathedral’s forecourt, Prince Moulay Rachid was welcomed by President Emmanuel Macron and his spouse Brigitte Macron. Following the ceremonial opening of the cathedral doors by the Archbishop of Paris […]
The Marrakech International Film Festival has secured its place among the world’s premier cinematic events, American director and actor Sean Penn said on Tuesday in Marrakech. Sean Penn who is attending the ongoing 21st edition of the festival praised at a news conference the perfect organization of this global event as well as its impressive […]
“Since its historic launch in September 2001, the Marrakech International Film Festival has brought together some of the biggest names in the cinema world, confirmed Morocco as a prime destination for major foreign productions, and in so doing, the Festival contributes to the dynamism of Morocco’s film industry and the development of its talent,” stressed […]
Libya has been elected to chair the International Olive Council (IOC), formerly the International Olive Oil Council, for a one-year term. The election took place during the 120th session of the IOC, held this week in Spain. Libya competed against Uruguay and Israel for the position. Iran, the outgoing chair, had sought an extension of […]
Egyptian MP Essam Diab has urged Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Communications Minister Amr Talaat to ban TikTok, accusing the platform of undermining societal and family values. Diab described in a Facebook statement, the app as a source of “debauchery and obscenity” threatening Egyptian identity and ethics. Diab, who submitted a formal briefing request, argued […]
Kenya has backpedaled on a $2 billion deal under which it was expected to hand over Nairobi’s airport to India’s Adani Group. The deal was canceled after India’s richest man, Adani, was indicted in the US for fraud for allegedly orchestrating a $250m bribery scheme and concealing it to raise money in the US. “I […]
Moroccan competition regulator fined Viatris $0.7 mln for failing to notify it of a merger, sources told Reuters. Viatris was created out of a merger between Upline and Maylan, which has business in Morocco. The fine amounts to 2.5% of Vitaris local Morocco operations and was already paid to the treasury. The council was also […]
Morocco and Spain conducted a joint operation dismantling a terrorist cell loyal to IS with operations in the Sahel, Moroccan anti-terrorism agency BCIJ said. Nine individuals have been arrested in this operation in the Moroccan cities of Tetouan and Fnideq and in Madrid, Ibiza and Ceuta. BCIJ said the equipment seized during the operation, including […]
In line with the international law, Panama has cut all ties with the self-proclaimed Polisario entity, SADR, the country’s foreign ministry said in a statement. “The Republic of Panama, prioritizing national interests and adhering to the core principles of its foreign policy, reaffirms its commitment to the objectives and values that underpin multilateralism. The Republic […]
Abdellatif Mekki, a former health minister and leader of the opposition group Action and Achievement, was hospitalized after suffering burns due to an acid attack. Mekki suffered burns in his eyes and neck after he was attacked by a neighbor in his home, his party said. Mekki’s complaints following threats by his neighbor were not […]