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Morocco, Model in Countering Religious Extremism- French President Says

French President, Emmanuel Macron, praised King Mohammed VI for his eminent role in promoting the values of moderation and fighting religious extremism. Speaking at an event attended by 800 students in the University of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso, the French President paid tribute to Morocco’s religious model spearheaded by King Mohammed VI. He said Morocco […]

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Morocco Throws Full Weight before Launch of AU-EU Summit

Morocco is a key player in the African-European dialogue in view of its advanced ties with the European Union and its increasing clout in Africa. Morocco will consequently be represented in the 5th African Union-European Union Summit, slated for November 29-30 in Abidjan, at the highest level by King Mohammed VI who is already in […]

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Morocco’s King, Ivorian President Inaugurate “Mohammed VI” Fish Unloading Site

King Mohammed VI, who is on a friendly and working visit to Côte d’Ivoire, held tête-à-tête talks with President Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan on Monday (Nov. 27). The two heads of state later on proceeded to the official inauguration of a fishing unloading site named after the Moroccan King. The materialization of the fishing project […]

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Empty Seat Policy is Over, King Mohammed VI Will take Part in AU-EU Summit

The Royal Household has confirmed the participation of King Mohammed VI in the fifth summit bringing together the African Union and the European Union in Abidjan on November 29-30. The participation of the Monarch in the event coincides with a working and friendly visit to Côte d’Ivoire, Morocco’s enduring political ally and key economic partner […]

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Morocco, Côte d’Ivoire Reaffirm Commitment to an Enduring Political Alliance

Bound by an enduring political alliance, Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire bolstered their ties at all levels to become a shining example of south-south cooperation in the continent. The current visit by King Mohammed VI to Abidjan, which started Sunday and which coincides with the 5th AU-EU Summit (November 29-30) reflects the keen interest attached by […]

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King Mohammed VI expected this Sunday in Abidjan

The Ivorian presidency has just announced that King Mohammed VI will begin this Sunday, November 26, a work and friendship visit to Côte d’Ivoire. According to the Ivorian presidency, Alassane Ouattara would welcome the sovereign in the early afternoon. The Monarch will be accompanied by a large Moroccan delegation, including ministers and businessmen.   The […]

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Legal Measures Shall Be Taken to Supervise Aid Handouts

Following the tragic stampede that occurred during a food distribution operation in a village near Essaouira, Sunday, and that cost the lives of 15 women, King Mohammed VI gave instructions to the Head of government, the Interior Minister and heads of other departments concerned to take all legal measures required to supervise assistance operations and […]

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Food Aid Stampede Kills 15, Injures at Least 20 in Rural Morocco

Morocco woke up on Sunday to a human tragedy that cost the lives of 15 persons, mostly women, and wounded at least 20 others following a stampede during a food distribution operation in a village near Essaouira. The victims were crushed as hundreds of people, mostly women, gathered to collect baskets of food at the […]

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Morocco’s King Represented at COP23 High-level Segment by Princess Lalla Hasna

King Mohammed VI has been represented by his youngest sister, Princess Lalla Hasna at the opening ceremony of the high-level segment of the 23rd Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP23) held Wednesday in Bonn. Princess Lalla Hasna, who is the Chairwoman of the Mohammed VI Foundation for […]

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Royal Advisor Flatly Rejects a Picture of the King in Qatar as a “Grotesque Montage”

A royal advisor has flatly rejected as a “grotesque montage” a picture of Morocco’s King Mohammed VI holding a banner carrying a political message to the countries at loggerheads with Qatar. The King’s advisor, Yassir Znagui, has firmly denied that the sovereign held the banner or allowed anyone to take the picture that is creating […]