Morocco : Hirak detainees, including El Mortada Iamrachen, granted royal pardon

A group of Hirak detainees is on the list of inmates granted royal pardon, Wednesday, on the eve of the Throne Day. Speaking to Yabiladi, Hirak detainees lawyer Mohamed Aghanaj confirmed that «several Hirak detainees, including those held at the Tangier prison, were granted royal pardon». He said that Mohamed Mejaoui and Habib Hannoudi are on the list, while «other families are still waiting» for other names. For her part, lawyer Asmaa El Ouadie said

Almost half of Moroccans are in favor of stronger economic ties with China

A new survey conducted by the Arab Barometer, a central resource for quantitative research on the Middle East, revealed that «China’s influence across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has steadily been increasing». According to the survey, nine of 12 countries surveyed as part of the Arab Barometer’s fifth wave, roughly half or more favor stronger economic relations with China. In Morocco, 49% of the respondents said they favor stronger economic ties with China,

Moroccan journalist Omar Radi accused of «rape»

Moroccan journalist Omar Radi has been accused of alleged «rape and sexual assault». In a statement released, Wednesday, by the King’s Prosecutor, it was announced that a citizen had filed a complaint against the journalist. Radi was brought before an investigating judge at the Casablanca Appeal Court on the same day, the same source added. The latter must thus investigate said allegations. The journalist was placed in pre-trial detention, pending the investigation

Gnawa, Chaabi and blues as the anthem of a French-Moroccan band Bab L'Bluz

After releasing the digital versionof their first album in June, French-Moroccan band Bab L'Bluz released their new album «Nayda” on CD and vinyl last week. A first opus, which pays homage to the guembri, Gnawa and Hassani music as well as African rhythms.

The Polisario Front reports the first coronavirus-related death in the Tindouf camps

The Polisario Front announced on Tuesday the first coronavirus-related death in the Tindouf camps, after it confirmed 4 Covid-19 infections.   In a statement by the spokesperson for its «Health Ministry», the separatist movement said that the deceased «suffered from chronic illnesses», adding that «the other cases are under treatment and continue to improve».   The same source also acknowledged the existence of «suspected

Coronavirus : Industrial units in Tangier to close their doors until August 12

Local authorities in Tangier decided on Tuesday to close industrial units in the city from July 29 to August 12. This decision was taken during a meeting between heads of industrial units and Mohamed Mhidia, the Wali of Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima region, Alyaoum24 reported. Tanja 24 wrote that the topic has already been discussed during a meeting held on Monday. «The Wali suggested that it is important to suspend production activities within factories, temporarily, to stem the

Tindouf : Two Moroccans flee a Polisario Front prison

Two Moroccan gold diggers escaped, Monday, a Polisario prison in the Tindouf camps. The third inmate was arrested while trying to flee. For the record, the Polisario military court sentenced the three gold miners on June 3 to prison sentences ranging between six and seven years. Ennassiri Abdelaziz, Rguibi Elkhaldi and Lehbib Kazaza were arrested in August 2019 by the Front while they were east of the Sand Wall. Recently, drug traffickers from Mali fled a Polisario prison, leaving

Moroccans and Algerians may no longer be able to travel to the EU due to Covid-19 spike

Moroccans and Algerians will, reportedly, no longer be able to travel to the European Union, according to EU diplomatic sources. Speaking to Euronews, the decision is due to the increasing number of Covid-19 cases in the two neighboring countries. The European Union opened its borders on July 1 to thirteen countries, including Morocco and Algeria. However, the list is subjected to changes every fortnight. The same source told Euronews that Morocco and Algeria «will be removed» from

Morocco : 500 new coronavirus cases, mainly in Fez, Casablanca and Marrakech

500 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Morocco during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of Covid-19 infections in the country to 21,387. 513 new recoveries were recorded in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of recoveries in the kingdom to 17,066. Eleven (11) deaths were recorded between yesterday and today. The total number of deaths related to Covid-19 reached 327. Morocco now has 3,994 active cases under treatment, most of them are in the region of

Only one in five Moroccans approve of US leadership in 2019

37% of Moroccans disapproved of the leadership of the US in 2019, according to a Gallup survey. Only 22% of Moroccans who responded to the poll said that they approve of this leadership.