El Othmani : Creating jobs is the key to end the social unrest in the Rif

The Moroccan Prime Minister, Saadeddine El Othmani said on Monday that the social unrest taking place in the Rif region would only have an end when the employment crisis is solved, Anadolu news agency reported. El Othmani indicated during the first meeting of the government-run Ministerial Committee for Employment held in Rabat to study the possible ways of developing the employment sector that : «The government must create enough jobs to prevent vulnerability and

L'auteur du hold-up de l'agence de transfert de fonds de Tassaltante interpellé

Les éléments de la Gendarmerie royale de Tassaltante, relevant du commandement régional de Marrakech, ont interpellé, dimanche, l'auteur du hold-up commis dans une agence de transfert de fonds au douar Sidi Moussa, dans la commune rurale de Tassaltante, apprend-on auprès des autorités locales de la Wilaya de la région de Marrakech-Safi. L'enquête menée a révélé que le malfrat et un complice, profitant d'une

Ahmed Outaleb et Kaoutar Bendoumou remportent la compétition «Chefchaouen La Traversée trail»

Les coureurs Ahmed Outaleb et Kaoutar Bendoumou ont remporté la deuxième édition de la compétition «Chefchaouen La Traversée trail», organisée ce week-end sur 61 kilomètres par l'association Sport solidarité, en collaboration avec l'association Trail raid actions et la province de Chefchaouen. Pour leur part, Dumont Helene et Bourhim Bouzyry se sont imposés dans la course des 30 kilomètres, selon un

Averses orageuses localement fortes dans plusieurs régions du Maroc

Des averses orageuses localement fortes intéresseront, ce lundi de 15h00 à 22h00, plusieurs régions du royaume. C'est ce qu'indiqué la Direction de la météorologie nationale (DMN) dans un communiqué relayé par l'agence MAP. Lundi de 15h00 à 22h00, «des averses orageuses localement, fortes avec rafales de vents sous orages et risque de grêles, intéresseront par endroits et par moments Al Hoceima, Driouech, Nador,

Hirak : Families of the detainees to boycott Eid al-Adha

Families of the Hirak detainees held in, Oukacha prison in Casablanca, are planning to boycott Eid Al Adha this year. A press release issued by the families and relayed by Al Aoual, said that the detainees and their families will fast on Monday and Tuesday in an attempt to boycott the feast. «The families of political prisoners do not boycott the sacrifice as a religious holiday, but the festivities linked to this celebration, given the circumstances known to everybody, we cannot enjoy

ECOWAS : Lobby groups in Nigeria want Morocco out because of terror threats

During a panel discussion held on Thursday to discuss the consequences of Morocco’s bid to join the Economic Community of West African States, (ECOWAS), Zangfu Abdu, a Nigerian retired diplomat claimed that the Kingdom's membership is a threat to the organization. «Nigeria is the biggest military power in West Africa; it has the biggest economy in the region and the panel that discussed security discussed how Boko Haram affected Nigeria, Chad, Cameron and Niger. One of the issues

Catalonia attacks : Spanish Interior Minister to visit Rabat on Tuesday

The Spanish Interior Minister is expected to visit Rabat on Tuesday 29th of August  the Spanish news agency EFE said. Juan Ignacio Zoido will meet his Moroccan counterpart, Abdelouafi Laftit and will discuss the ongoing investigations on the attacks of Barcelona and Cambrils, adds the same source. The move comes as the Spanish authorities believe that there is positive «improvement in security relations» between the two countries, particularly in the fight against terrorism,

Finland stabbing : The Moroccan suspect lied about his age

The Moroccan national who is suspected of killing two people and injuring 8 others during a stabbing attack on Friday the 18th of August in Turku, Finland has lied about his age. Identified by the Finnish authorities as Abderrahman Mechkah, the alleged murderer was born in Morocco in 1994, AFP reports. According to the same source, «the police have interviewed the main suspect, and he is willing to communicate with the interviewing police officer», said the National Bureau of

Maroc : Décès du compositeur marocain Ahmed Korti

Le compositeur marocain Ahmed Korti est décédé dimanche à l'âge de 65 ans, apprend-on auprès de sa famille. Le défunt est décédé des suites d'une maladie chronique, et a été inhumé cet après-midi au cimetière de Sidi Bel Abbes à Salé, en présence de plusieurs artistes, journalistes et proches du regretté. Né à Ouazzane, le disparu a composé

Two Moroccan boxers refused to participate to the World Championships

Abdeljalil Abouhamada (91kg) and Mohamed Hamoute (60kg) refused to take part to the AIBA 2017 World Boxing Championships which was launched yesterday and will carry on until the 3rd of September in Hamburg, Germany. Their refusal is due to a delay in payment of compensation, informs 2M Tv channel today. «The Moroccan Boxing Federation has not yet paid me my bonuses. I won the gold medal at the 2017 African Championships held in Congo from the 18th to 25th of June and I am still waiting