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SDX Energy makes another gas discovery at the Sebou project

SDX Energy, a British oil company operating in both Egypt and Morocco, announced on Tuesday, 23rd of January, that it has made a new discovery onshore Morocco, most precisely in the ONZ-7 well at the Sebou project, reports Proactive Investors.  ONZ-7 well, which is expected to be complete, tested and connected to other infrastructure to start producing, was drilled down to 1,167 meters and contained up to 5 meters of net conventional gas pay. According to the same source, the well is

Stampede in Melilla : Morocco is too tolerant, according to the president of the autonomous city

The president of Melilla, Juan José Imbroda, accuses Morocco of the pressure exerted by the «thousands and thousands» of porters who cross the border to sell goods, at the border crossing point that separates Morocco from the Spanish enclave, reports EFE. The official believes that the Moroccan authorities «do not put order» on the side of their border, referring to the stampede that took place on Monday and which killed one person and wounded 13 others. Before

King Mohammed VI appoints new ministers replacing the ones sacked in October

After dismissing several senior officials in October, King Mohammed VI appointed on Monday, 22nd of January, their successors, reports MAP news agency. To replace the sacked ministers, the sovereign named Mouhcine Jazouli, CEO of Valyans Consulting firm, minister delegate in charge of African affairs, Saaid Amzazi, current president of Mohamed V university, minister of National Education, Vocational Training, Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Abdelahad Fassi-Fehri, member of the PPS

Moroccan Sauropod : The Ministry of Energy protests against Mexico’s assessment

The Ministry of Energy, Mines and Sustainable Development has questioned the source and heritage value of a fossil sample that is planned to be auctioned in Mexico, and which could be of the Atlasaurus Imelakei species found in the region of Azilal. Online newspapers have reported that this auction, planned at Casa Morton's headquarters in Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico, covers part of the Atlasaurio dinosaur's tail. According to the Morton Antiques Evaluation Service House, it could be of the

One killed and 13 people injured in a stampede at the Melilla crossing point

Several people were injured  and one was killed on Monday, 22nd of January, in a stampede at the crossing point of the Spanish enclave of Melilla, reports AFP quoting local authorities and a rights group. In a statement published today, Melilla police said that three were wounded on the Spanish side, indicating that one of the injured was transferred to the hospital in a «very serious condition». The 39-year-old man died in the afternoon at Melilla Provincial Hospital, MAP

5 + 5 Dialogue : Moroccan MPs attend a meeting in Algiers

While Foreign ministers gathered in Algeria to attend the 5 + 5 Dialogue, also known as the Western Mediterranean Forum, Algiers welcomed on Saturday and Sunday, the 7th session of the Parliaments of the ten countries. A Moroccan delegation was present there, composed of deputies and councillors : Two from the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), one from the Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP) and another one representing the Justice and Development party (PJD). The

Spain : A Moroccan national arrested for attempting to sexually assault a minor

A Moroccan man was arrested Saturday in Segur de Calafell, an urban area in the municipality of Calafell (province of Tarragona), for allegedly attempting to sexually assault a minor, says the Catalan News Agency (ACN). The incident has been confirmed by the town hall. On Saturday, around 1 pm, a man was seen by pedestrians accompanying a minor. His attitude has made people in the street suspect what he was doing.  Witnesses quickly alerted a nearby police patrol before another

5+5 Dialogue : Bourita underlines the gap between the North and South of the Western Mediterranean region

The Kingdom of Morocco reiterates its commitment to an open, frank, inclusive and operational Western Mediterranean Forum, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Nasser Bourita, said Sunday in Algiers. Speaking at the 14th meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Western Mediterranean Forum, commonly referred to as 5+5 Dialogue, Bourita said that this forum, which is aimed at engaging in a calm dialogue and developing fruitful cooperation, is facing various challenges in the

Sweden : Deportation rate to Morocco increased thanks to new partnership

The number of Moroccan nationals deported from Sweden has increased, reports public broadcaster Sveriges Radio quoted by the Local online newspaper. This increase was achieved through the ability of accessing records of Moroccan asylum seekers in the European country. According to the same source, the Swedish authorities have signed a new partnership with their Moroccan counterparts, allowing them to «identify people who have been given deportation order then send to the

5 + 5 Dialogue: The warm handshake of Bourita and Messahel

Nasser Bourita arrived this morning in Algiers to attend the 14th edition of the 5 + 5 Dialogue, commonly known as the Western Mediterranean Forum. The Foreign Minister denied the information, published by Algerian local media reporting that he would boycott the meeting. Upon his arrival at Houari Boumediene airport, Bourita was greeted by his Algerian counterpart, Abdelkader Messahel. The two men even hugged each other in front of the cameras. Here again, media from the eastern neighboring

Iraq: A German woman of Moroccan descent sentenced to death

The Central Criminal Court of Baghdad sentenced to death on Sunday a German woman of Moroccan descent for belonging to the terrorist group «Islamic State» in Syria and Iraq, reports AFP. The woman, whose identity was not revealed, was sentenced to death for «logistical support and assistance to the terrorist organization to commit crimes», said judge, Abdel Settar Bayraqdar, spokesperson of the court, which handlesall cases involving governmental corruption, terrorism

Choumicha shares her culinary experience on CNN's African Voices

In a 7-minute long video CNN was introduced to Choumicha, the cook and TV host known for her culinary experience in Morocco. «For me cooking is sharing. Sharing your knowledge, your happiness. Sharing your dish that you prepared with love», she told the staff of African Voices, an insightful show featuring some of Africa's most intriguing talents. Visiting the Moroccan chef at her place in Casablanca while shopping for her show, Choumicha was one of the most popular examples of

US president derogatory comments : Nikki Haley expresses her regrets to African ambassadors

Nikki Haley, US ambassador to the UN, expressed her regrets on Thursday January 18th to African ambassadors who said they were outraged by Donald Trump's insulting comments about immigration according to one of the diplomats, reports the Huffington Post France. Following a statement published last Friday demanding an apology of the American president for his «racist» remarks, Nikki Haley requested a meeting with African ambassadors to the United Nations, according to Equatorial

IMF : The new currency exchange regime to inhance Morocco's economic potential

Morocco’s exchange rate flexibility will help further improve the county’s external position, enhance the economy’s capacity to absorb shocks, and preserve its external competitiveness, IMF Deputy Managing Director, Mitsuhiro Furusawa, said Friday in Washington, reports MAP news agency. Speaking following the IMF Executive Board’s discussion on the third and final review under the Precautionary and Liquidity Line (PLL) Arrangement for Morocco, Furusuwa added saying

Morocco wants to repatriate the tail of a dinosaur sold in Mexico

The Moroccan authorities will try to repatriate the tail of a Sauropod auctioned in Mexico, proving the illegal nature of its acquisition, said Abdellah Alaoui, head of the Cultural Heritage department at the Ministry of Culture, reports Medias 24, adding that Morocco could buy this fossils if necessary. The sale of this paleontological discovery is to be used to rebuild or repair 5,000 Mexican schools, damaged by earthquakes that hit the country in September 2017. According to Abdellah

The Casablanca international publishing and book fair reveals its 2018 guest list

The 24th edition of the Casablanca International Publishing and Book Fair, to be held on February 8-18, said the ministry of Culture and Communication. More than 300 national and international writers, poets and researchers are expected to attend the annual event. In addition to the Moroccan writers and the delegation of Egypt, guest of honor, Palestinians Ghayath Al Madhoun (poet), Ibrahim Nasrallah (novelist), Abderrahmane Bsissou (literary critic), Mohamed Diab Abu Saleh (researcher) Najeh

Switzerland : Muslim students grounded for refusing to sing at the church

A Muslim father had to pay a 500 Swiss Franc (nearly 4800 dirhams) fine for refusing to have his sons sing Christian Christmas music at a church in Switzerland, reports the Swiss version of the daily newspaper 20 Minutes. The father, who accepted in the past to let his children participate to school activities «what he himself did as a child», was furious when his sons’ school forced them to be part of a choir at a church. A decision to which the father objected,

Minurso : Colin Stewart to visit the camps

Colin Stewart, head of the United Nations mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO), is to visit the Tindouf camps, probably next week. It will be an opportunity for him to hold talks with the Polisario's leadership. In addition, the move is to take place a few days after the Canadian diplomat's visit to Rabat, where he met separately with the Moroccan Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftite and Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. The successor of Kim Bolduc took office in the