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King Delivers Speech after UNSC backing autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty

“Praise be to God. May peace and blessings be upon the Prophet, His Kith and Kin. Almighty God said : «Verily, We have granted you a manifest Victory». True is the Word of God Dear Citizens, After fifty years of sacrifices, and with the help and guidance of the Almighty, we are starting a new […]

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Historic UN Speech: How Morocco’s future King championed China’s global recognition

In October 1960, Morocco’s Crown Prince Moulay Hassan delivered a powerful address at the United Nations, challenging the exclusion of 600 million Chinese people from the international body and calling for the admission of the People’s Republic of China eleven years before it became reality. Speaking at the 886th plenary session of the UN General […]

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King Mohammed VI Delivers Speech to the Nation on Throne Day

His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God Assist Him, delivered, on Tuesday, a Speech to His faithful people on the occasion of the 26th anniversary of the Sovereign’s accession to the Throne of His glorious Ancestors. Here follows the full text of the Royal Speech: “Dear Citizens, Throne Day celebrations provide an annual opportunity to […]

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King Chairs Religious Vigil Commemorating Laylat Al-Qadr in Casablanca’s Hassan II Mosque

King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid, and Prince Moulay Ismail, chaired, on Saturday at the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, a religious vigil commemorating the blessed Laylat al-Qadr. After the Isha and Taraweeh prayers, verses from the Holy Quran were recited by the child […]

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Morocco: King Mohammed VI Delivers a Speech to the Nation on 69th Anniversary of the Revolution of the King and the People

King Mohammed VI on Saturday delivered a speech to the Nation on the occasion of the 69th anniversary of the Revolution of the King and the People. Here follows the full text of the royal speech: “Praise be to God, May peace and blessings be upon the Prophet, His Kith and Kin Dear Citizens, Today, […]

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Morocco-Libya: Gaddafi Plotted to Assassinate Hassan II, CIA Reveals

Former Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi plotted to kill late king Hassan II despite the king’s good intention, CIA reveals in a haul of declassified documents dating from 1940 to 1990s. King Hassan II was at odds with the United States over a rapprochement between Rabat and Tripoli, the CIA notes in 13 million- haul declassified […]

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A Writer’s felony, or when a blackmailer’s multi-million-Euro scheme evaporates

The French writer and journalist Eric Laurent, well known in Morocco for his books on the Kingdom, some friendly, others less friendly, has been arrested on Thursday after he was caught red-handed in blackmail and extortion, reported the French RTL radio station on its website. Eric Laurent, author of “Memoires d’un Roi”, a book he […]

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Morocco’s King New African Tour to boost Inter-Africa Partnership

King Mohammed VI of Morocco starts this Wednesday a new African tour that will lead the Sovereign and his accompanying delegation to Senegal, Ivory Coast, Gabon and the republic of Guinea Bissau. During this new trip, the King will meet the Heads of States and top officials of these African countries. He will also preside […]

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Morocco: King Mohammed VI visits several brother African countries

King Mohammed VI will be embarking on an official tour to West and Central Africa for a couple of days during which he will visit Senegal, Guinea Bissau, Ivory Coast and Gabon. He is expected to meet with their presidents before presiding over the conclusion of several bilateral agreements and the inauguration of projects geared […]

Portrait Profile

Mohamed Sajid, from business to politics

Mohamed Sajid, the mayor of Casablanca, was elected new Secretary General of the Constitutional Union Party (UC) by an overwhelming majority of the 964 members of the party’s national council last Saturday. Sajid, a 66-year old wealthy businessman, gleaned 825 votes while the distant second, Anwar Zyne, won 25 votes only. The two other contenders, […]