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Fearful of new Hirak, Algeria suspends football league matches

The Algerian regime has put its football league matches on hold under the pretext of “solidarity with Palestine” in a decision that many analysts see as a pre-emptive move to avert a return of the pro-democracy protests, known as the Hirak. The Hirak has forced the late then ailing Bouteflika to give up a fourth […]

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Morocco to increase annual spending on social safety nets to $5bln

Morocco plans to increase spending on social protection to 5 billion dollars annually, covering mandatory health insurance, direct cash handouts to needy social categories, and housing acquisition aid, head of the government Aziz Akhannouch said. Speaking to members of Parliament, Akhannouch said the measures are in implementation of the King’s directives to move towards a […]

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FDI Intelligence sheds light on Morocco’s automotive success story

Morocco’s automotive exports reached $8.8 billion between January and August this year, a jump of 35.6% year on year, says “FDI Intelligence” in its latest report on the investment opportunities offered in the North African Kingdom. This impressive growth highlights the sector’s leading position in the country’s overall exportation, as it outperforms the sectors of […]

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Morocco cements social state foundations

Morocco, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, has added housing assistance to a list of ambitious projects that aim to strengthen the foundations of the social state in Morocco. The new housing assistance aims to help the poor and the middle classes access decent housing. The new measures, announced by the Royal Office following […]

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King Mohammed VI: Earthquake tragedy has shown Moroccan values of solidarity & social cohesion

King Mohammed VI has lauded the resilience and the values of solidarity & social cohesion shown by Moroccans of all walks of life following the earthquake that struck Morocco on Sept.08. In a speech delivered Friday at the opening of the fall session of the Parliament, which was attended by President of World Bank Group […]

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Marrakesh WB-IMF Meetings: Morocco’s King calls for strengthening multilateralism for world peace

King Mohammed VI has called for strengthening the spirit that drives multilateralism to preserve the world’s stability and peace, stressing the need to boost synergies to address common global climate and socioeconomic challenges. In a message to the main plenary of the Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that […]

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UN/Sahara: 4th Committee reiterates support for UN political process, reaffirms burial of referendum

The Fourth Committee of the UN General Assembly adopted, on Wednesday, a resolution reiterating its support for the political process carried out under the exclusive auspices of the United Nations for the settlement of the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara and reaffirming the final burial of the referendum. The resolution calls on all parties […]

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Morocco’s earthquake solidarity lessons

The Moroccan King, government and people set an example of national solidarity following the devastating earthquake that killed 3000 in the Atlas Mountains. Few hours after the earthquake struck on Sept 8, the King gave his instructions to authorities to speed up rescue and relief and ensure the quake-stricken population had proper shelter. He then […]

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World Cup, a boon for Morocco’s economy

One month after a devastating earthquake, Moroccans jubilated at the news of the country co-hosting the 2030 together with Spain and Portugal. Beyond the sports significance, the tournament will give a much needed boost to Morocco’s economy as it forges ahead with earthquake reconstruction and as it also plans to meet its new development model […]

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Algeria fears Tuareg independence spill over

As the Tuaregs brace for a new war to liberate the Azawad territory in what came to be called northern Mali, Algeria is watching closely, fearing a spill over into its own large and impoverished Tuareg community. The Tuaregs sit on significant oil and gas reserves in Algeria’s south and their territories remain the least […]