Cutting diplomatic ties with Iran : Rabat denies having been pressured by foreign countries

The ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation denied Wednesday that Morocco’s decision to break off its diplomatic relations with Iran was taken under pressure from some countries, reports MAP news agency. «Following the rupture by the Kingdom of Morocco of its diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran, some circles, in need of arguments, claimed that the Kingdom would have taken this decision under pressure from some countries», said the ministry

Maroc - Iran : Rabat dément toute pression externe sur sa décision

Le ministère des Affaires étrangères et de la coopération internationale a démenti, mercredi, toute pression externe dans la décision du Maroc de rompre ses relations diplomatiques avec l’Iran. «Suite à la rupture par le royaume du Maroc de ses relations diplomatiques avec la République Islamique d’Iran, certains milieux, en mal d’arguments, ont prétendu que le royaume aurait pris cette

Donald Trump’s former aide confirms the president called African nations «s***holes»

In an official visit to the United States, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said he was not «sure about the validity» of allegations suggesting that President Donald Trump called some African nations «s***hole countries». Two days ago, former White House aide Omarosa Manigault told media that President Donald Trump called some African nations «s***hole countries» in a meeting he attended earlier this year. The woman who is also a television actress

2018 World Cup : FIFA to grant African teams $2 million prize cash

FIFA is to grant African teams qualified for the 2018 World Cup $2 million prize cash, says Reuters on Tuesday. The money is to help national teams from the continent prepare for the international tournament to take place in June, reveals the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Morocco, Egypt, Nigeria, Senegal and Tunisia are the only African countries to receive these grants. CAF president Ahmad Ahmad said that the money would be used to «settle beforehand the question of bonuses

Morocco-Iran : The Polisario urges Rabat to «provide evidence supporting its claims»

The Polisario Front said that the Moroccan accusations are a «lie», denying having been supported by Hezbollah, reports EFE. The separatist movement urged Rabat to «provide evidence» supporting «its false allegations», a spokesperson from the Front told the Spanish news agency. According to him, cutting diplomatic ties with Tehran is aimed at «escaping» the UN’s call to start «negotiations». Foreign Minister Nasser

Morocco-Iran : Hezbollah denies Moroccan accusations

Lebanese militia Hezbollah has denied the Moroccan accusations, stressing that it has not been sending weapons to the Polisario. «It is unfortunate that Morocco, pressured by the USA, Israel and Saudi Arabia, makes false accusations», the Shiite organization said in a statement, stressing that «the Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs is to be held responsible for not bringing up arguments to back his country's recent decision». Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita

Maroc : Le gouvernement décide l’augmentation des allocations familiales

Le gouvernement a décidé d’augmenter les allocations familiales dans le secteur public et privé, à raison de 100 DH pour chaque enfant (6 enfants), après l’adoption de cette décision par le Conseil administratif de la Caisse nationale de sécurité sociale (CNSS), a annoncé le ministre du Travail et de l’insertion professionnelle, Mohamed Yatim. Cette décision profitera à 387 626 fonctionnaires de

King Mohammed VI and Sassou N'Guesso concerned about the rising of terrorism

King Mohammed VI and President of the Republic of Congo Sassou N'Guesso expressed their concerns regarding the rise of extremism and terrorism in the world and Africa, during a ceremony held Tuesday in Brazzaville, says MAP news agency. The two leaders welcomed the opening of the Moroccan Embassy in the Republic set to promote cooperation between the two countries. They have also stressed on the negative impact terrorism can have on security, culture, society and economy. In his visit to

Maroc : Selon le gouvernement, le nombre des gréviste de la faim dans les prisons a baissé

Le ministre délégué chargé des relations avec le Parlement et la société civile, porte-parole du gouvernement, Mustapha El Khalfi a souligné, lundi à Rabat, que le nombre de grèves de la faim observées par les détenus dans les prisons marocaines avait baissé entre 2014 et 2017. Répondant à une question orale à ce sujet, posée par le groupe Istiqlalien de l’unité et de

El Hajeb : Une pharmacienne arrêtée dans le cadre d’une affaire de trafic de drogue

La brigade de la police judiciaire d’El Hajeb a arrêté lundi, sur la base d’informations fournies par les services de la Direction générale de la surveillance du territoire national, trois personnes, dont une pharmacienne et un individu faisant l’objet d’un avis de recherche pour humiliation, pour leur implication présumée dans une affaire de trafic de drogue et de psychotropes. Un communiqué de la Direction