The World Day Against the Death Penalty : The CMCPM insists on abolishing death penalty in Morocco

On the World Day against the Death Penalty, the Moroccan Coalition against the Death Penalty (CMCPM) called for the abolishment of death penalty in Morocco, the NGO said on Tuesday. In a communiqué sent to Yabiladi, the CMCPM believes that this is a new opportunity to «warn decision-makers against the consequences of death Penalty». The communiqué describes it as a «cruel, degrading punishment that hurts the human dignity». The coalition recalls

Belgique : Didier Reynders interpellé au parlement suite à la déclaration de Théo Francken sur le Maroc

Le ministre belge des Affaires étrangères, Didier Reynders a été interpellé au Parlement suite à la déclaration du secrétaire d’Etat à l’Asile et à la migration, Théo Francken sur les droits de l’homme au Maroc. Dans une question adressée à Didier Reynders, la députée fédérale belge Gwenaëlle Grovonius a souligné que la déclaration de

The Belgian Foreign Minister questioned about Francken’s statement against Morocco

The Belgian Foreign Minister Didier Reynders was questioned at the Belgian Federal Parliament following a statement made by the Secretary of State for Asylum and Migration, Theo Francken on human rights in Morocco. In a question addressed to Didier Reynders, Belgian MP Gwenaëlle Grovonius stressed that the declaration of Theo Francken «is not the first controversial statement he makes against Morocco and its nationals that add value to the Belgian society». She argued saying

Maroc : Hausse de 29,8% des IDE à fin août 2017

Le flux des investissements directs étrangers (IDE) au Maroc se sont chiffrés à 18,1 milliards de dirhams (MMDH) durant les huit premiers mois de 2017, contre 13,9 MMDH un an auparavant, soit une hausse de 29,8%, selon l'Office des changes. Cette progression provient de la baisse des dépenses de 55,3% à 3,5 MMDH, associée à la stabilisation des recettes (21,6 MMDH contre 21,8 MMDH à fin août 2016), explique l'Office des changes dans

AMDH supports the threatened and harassed Hirak lawyers

The headquarters of the Moroccan Association of Human Rights (AMDH) denounced on Tuesday the harassment of some lawyers who are members of the defense committee of the Hirak detainees. In a communiqué sent to Yabiladi, the NGO voiced its concerns regarding the issue discussed during one of its meetings on September the 30th. While congratulating these lawyers for «their valuable efforts to enforce law and justice and ensure that the conditions and standards of a fair trial are

France : King Mohammed VI saves small businesses in Betz

In Betz, a commune in the Oise department in northern France, King Mohammed VI’s visits are appreciated. The monarch, although very discreet, hires dozens of temporary workers to take care of gardens, kitchens, and electricity, reports the regional edition of France TV Info. «His priority is to make people work here, in all sectors,» says Angelique Vétu, a supermarket manager who delivers goods directly to the king’s mansion in the small village. On the other

Africa Security Forum : Experts gathered in Casablanca to discuss terror threats facing Africa

Terrorism remains one of the «first security challenges» facing the 21st century, in the North African region, the Middle East, as well as the rest of the world, said on Monday in Casablanca the Deputy Minister of Interior, Noureddine Boutayeb.   At the opening of the Africa Security Forum's 2017 edition, the minister said that «terrorist networks have reached an unprecedented level», adding that «the threat itself has become increasingly fluctuating and

Morocco’s embassy in Belgium reacts to the accusations of the Belgian Secretary of State

The Moroccan Embassy in Brussels denounced strongly the remarks made by the Belgian Secretary of State for Asylum and Migration, Theo Francken, who told Belgian media in an interview conducted on Saturday that Morocco is «among the countries where human rights are not respected». «The Embassy of Morocco in Belgium expresses its deep protest and deep indignation following the statements made by the Belgian Secretary of State for Asylum and Migration, Mr. Theo Francken»,

HCP : Economic growth expected to recover during the fourth quarter of 2017

The national economic growth is expected to improve to about 3.9 per cent compared to 1 per cent in the previous year, said the High Commission for Planning (HCP) in an report on the situation of the national economy. «The growth of non-agricultural activities will continue at + 2.7% in the 4th quarter with 13.5% increase in agricultural value added, the national economy is supposed to reach  3.9%, instead of 1% as reported last year,»said the HCP. Considering that world

Droits de l'homme : L’ambassade du Maroc réagit après les accusations d’un secrétaire d'Etat belge

L’ambassade du Maroc à Bruxelles a protesté vivement contre les propos du secrétaire d’Etat belge à l’Asile et à la migration, Theo Francken qui a cité, dans une interview parue samedi dans la presse belge, le Maroc parmi «les pays où les droits de l’homme ne sont pas respectés». «L’ambassade du Maroc en Belgique exprime ses vives protestations et sa profonde indignation suite aux