King Mohammed VI has reshuffled the government, with several key ministers retaining their posts, including Abdelouafi Laftit (Interior), Nasser Bourita (Foreign Affairs), and Nadia Fettah Alaoui (Economy and Finance). The reshuffle introduced six new Secretaries of State and saw the replacement of ministers in agriculture, higher education, health, and investment.
In his report on the situation in the Sahara, the UN Secretary-General welcomed the Royal Armed Forces' (FAR) compliance with the ceasefire signed in 1991. Guterres noted that in February 2024, the Special Representative and Force Commander of MINURSO proposed a cessation of hostilities during the holy month of Ramadan, emphasizing that «the FAR responded on February 26 by reiterating their commitment to the agreements reached» in 1991, «but stressed their right to respond to
Morocco is taking part in the FIA Motorsport Games, a biennial motorsport event administered by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). The competition is taking place from October 23 to 27 in Valencia, Spain, reads a press release by the Royal Moroccan Motor Sports Federation. The games will see the participation of nearly 100 countries for its 3rd edition. Competitors will compete in 26 disciplines, including karting, rallying, cross-country, drifting, slalom, and
Opponents of normalization in Morocco are calling for the cancellation of the series «Nass El Mellah» on the 2M channel due to the involvement of an Israeli actress of Moroccan origin, known for her «support for the Israeli army».
As the new BRICS summit kicked off yesterday in Kazan, Russia, South Africa is actively opposing Morocco's bid to join the group. South African officials have been vocal about their plans in the international press. In comments to the U.S. news agency Bloomberg, they stated that «any attempt to dilute South Africa’s influence by inviting Nigeria or Morocco into BRICS will be met with resistance». Russian media have also reported Pretoria's warnings to its allies, with
Morocco rose to 73rd place in the 2024 Commitment to Reducing Inequality Index, largely due to post-earthquake reconstruction efforts and increased education spending. However, the report warns that this progress may be short-lived, as many top risers could see future declines.
The Mohammed VI Foundation for Science and Health (FM6SS), through its Health and Sport Pole, and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) have launched the first University Diploma in football-related injuries and illnesses in Morocco. The first module started on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, and will run over three days, reads a press release by the Foundation. Headed by the Mohammed VI Foundation for Science and Health, the diploma aims to train specialized health professionals capable of
A French citizen of Guinean origin, who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by the French judiciary, has been arrested by security authorities at Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca. #التعاون_الأمني_الدوليالدار البيضاء.. توقيف مواطن فرنسي من أصول غينية، مبحوث عنه بموجب أمر دولي بإلقاء القبض صادر في حقه من طرف السلطات القضائية الفرنسية،
On the 23rd of October 1963 Charles De Gaulle, head of the provisional government of the French Republic, and Alain Peyrefitte, the French Foreign Minister were discussing at the Elysee Palace the armed conflict between Morocco and Algeria, France’s two colonies. The border conflict between the two neighboring states lasted 4 months, 3 weeks and 5 days.
Ecuador has withdrawn recognition of the «Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR)». This decision was communicated by Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld on Tuesday, October 22, in a telephone call to her Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita, according to MAP. The suspension was anticipated, especially after the defeat of left-wing candidate Luisa Gonzalez in the October 15, 2023, elections. The victory of right-wing businessman Daniel Noboa, a 35-year-old from a banana-farming
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