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

Météo : Fortes averses orageuses et risque de grêle dans certaines régions du Maroc

Des averses orageuses localement fortes avec rafales de vent sous orages et risque de grêle par endroits sont prévues ce lundi de 15 heures à 23 heures dans plusieurs régions du royaume, annonce la Direction de la météorologie nationale (DMN). Ces averses intéresseront les provinces d’El Haouz, Azilal, Beni Mellal, Khouribga, Settat, Taroudant, Chichaoua, Ouarzazate et Tinghir, précise la DMN dans un bulletin spécial.

Le Royaume-Uni «reconnaissant» pour l'aide du Maroc après les attaques terroristes

Le Royaume-Uni est «reconnaissant» pour l’aide «efficiente» présentée par le Maroc à la suite des attaques terroristes de Londres, a assuré Suzanne Williams, la vice-ministre britannique de l’Intérieur. «Nous sommes reconnaissants pour l’aide aussi rapide qu’efficiente que le Maroc nous a fourni après les attaques de Londres», a dit Mme Williams dans une déclaration à la MAP, en

The United Kingdom is «grateful» for Morocco’s aid after the terrorist attacks

The United Kingdom is «grateful» for the «efficient» aid presented by Morocco following the terrorist attacks in London, assured Suzanne Williams, the British Deputy Minister of Interior. «We are grateful for the fast and efficient assistance that Morocco has provided us after the attacks in London», the Baroness said in a statement to MAP news agency when she visited Sidi Moumen Cultural Center on Sunday in Casablanca. The British official explained that

Poultry sector : EU experts have a poor opinion about chickens produced in Morocco

With poor «deplorable hygiene conditions» and «little traceability», Morocco does not have the European Union’s backing to export its chickens to the 27 countries. This is reported by the daily newspaper L’Economiste on Monday. The media shed light on the report issued by the EU experts during an initial audit carried out from the 6th to the 14th of March. «At the end of this audit, the conclusions were drafted by experts from the EU,» the same

Spain : A Moroccan national accused of recruiting jihadists

A Moroccan national  will appear next Thursday in court, for having allegedly recruited terrorists on social media through 13 different profiles and for maintain contact with members of the terrorist organization «ISIS», Europa Press reported quoting the «provisional findings» made by the prosecutor. Identified as Abdallah Lachiri, the man is believed to be a presumed jihadist bearing a Moroccan nationality and could be facing a 10-year sentence. Abdallah Lachiri,