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40 states support Morocco's sovereignty over Sahara at UNHRC

At the 57th session of the UN Human Rights Council, countries that support Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara made their voices heard. In a statement read yesterday at a session of the HRC on behalf of 40 States, the Ambassador of the Dominican Republic, Hector Virgilio Alcántara, affirmed that «the question of the Sahara is a political dispute dealt with by the Security Council, which has recognized the preeminence of the autonomy initiative presented by Morocco as a

Maroc Telecom pays 6.4 billion dirham fine to Inwi

Sentenced at first instance and on appeal to nearly 6.4 billion dirhams in damages for unfair competition, Maroc Telecom paid Inwi the amount due, despite a previous announcement of an appeal in cassation. The historic operator was given a period of 10 days, during which it finally made the payment to Wana Corporate, in July. This approach will have spared IAM a «forced recovery procedure that could have greatly harmed its image», reported the news site Le360. In its financial

First monkeypox case confirmed in Morocco

The Ministry of Health and Social Protection announced on Thursday, September 12, 2024, that a confirmed case of monkeypox (M-pox) was recorded in Morocco. The ministry explained that the case was discovered within the health protocol adopted in the Kingdom since the start of this global health alert. The infected person received the necessary healthcare in a specialized medical center in the city of Marrakech and is in a stable health condition that does not require concern. The ministry

Moroccan national arrested for terrorism incitement in Milan

A 28-year-old Moroccan national was arrested this week in Milan for incitement to commit crimes related to terrorism. The city's National Police arrested him, executing an order issued by the preliminary investigation judge at the Milan court. The country's media recall that last November, he was the subject of a complaint regarding threats received on an Instagram profile. The young man already has a criminal record for crimes related to persons, property, and narcotics. He is also the

Morocco maintains solid economic recovery, according to OECD study

Morocco continues to record a «solid» economic recovery, despite the multiple challenges it faces, said the Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Mathias Cormann, in Rabat on Wednesday. Presenting the conclusions of the first OECD economic survey on the kingdom at the closing ceremony of the Morocco-OECD Country Programme II, in the presence of the Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, Mathias Cormann noted that the national

Morocco arrests 60 people for inciting mass irregular migration

60 people, including minors, were arrested between September 9 and 11 in the cities of Tangier and Tetouan for their alleged involvement in spreading fake news on social media and inciting mass irregular migration. The National Security's IT monitoring services have identified digital content published on social media openly inciting the storming of the security barrier between the cities of Fnideq and Sebta on September 15, 2024, and calling on internet users to engage in collective

Morocco : 19-year-old arrested for plotting terrorist acts in Midelt province

The National Brigade of the Judicial Police (BNPJ), in coordination with the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), arrested an individual on Thursday suspected of harboring extremist ideology. This arrest is part of ongoing security operations aimed at combating and neutralizing terrorist threats that endanger the security of the Kingdom and its citizens. In a press release, the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) and the DGST stated that the suspect, a

Morocco's first legal cannabis processing plant inaugurated in Taounate

Nestled in the heart of Taounate province, in Sahel Boutahar within the commune of Mezraoua, a modern factory stands as a symbol of the region's economic and social revival. Inaugurated last Tuesday by Mohamed El Guerrouj, Director General of the National Agency for the Regulation of Cannabis-Related Activities (ANRAC), this first legal cannabis processing unit in the region embodies the implementation of Law 13-21, which governs the legal uses of cannabis, paving the way for a responsible

MEPs urge EU to address France's Sahara recognition

France's recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara continues to irritate Polisario supporters in Spain. This is evidenced by a letter signed by ten Spanish MEPs and addressed on Wednesday, September 11, to the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, according to the letter's author, European parliamentarian Ana Miranda of the Galician Nationalist Bloc (BNG). Miranda's initiative has been supported by representatives of

China invites Morocco to BRICS economic forum

On September 10 and 11, the Chinese city of Xiamen hosted the BRICS Forum 2024 on Partnership for the New Industrial Revolution. Morocco was represented by its Minister of Industry and Commerce. «This was a valuable opportunity to share Morocco's industrial achievements and explore potential collaboration with BRICS countries», wrote Riad Mezzour on the X platform. Held under the theme «Fostering High-Quality Partnership and Embarking on a New Journey Towards New

Morocco allocates over 7 million dirhams for 68 cultural projects

The Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication has allocated over 7 million dirhams (MDH) to support 68 projects in the fields of music, song, performing arts, and choreography for 2024. The commission responsible for supporting cultural and artistic projects in these sectors met between July 10 and September 2, 2024, to review the applications. According to a press release from the ministry, the commission's secretariat received 216 applications via its digital platform. These projects

Gastronomic Encounters Sète-El Jadida to be held on September 12

On Thursday, September 12, 2024, the town of El Jadida will host the Gastronomic Encounters Sète-El Jadida, initiated by the twinning committee and the French town hall. This rapprochement between the two municipalities will also be placed under the banner of the culinary arts, with a focus this year on the preparation of tielle, a Sète specialty made from wheat dough, tomatoes, and octopus. The idea is to «introduce and share Sète's famous regional specialty with

Vox demands Moroccan ambassador summoned over Barbate Civil Guard killings

Spain's Vox party has officially called on the government to summon the Moroccan ambassador to Spain, Karima Benyaich, in order to «exert diplomatic pressure» and «arrest the criminal who killed Civil Guards in Barbate», a Spanish municipality in the Province of Cádiz, the party's spokesperson for congress, Pepa Millan, said on Tuesday. According to Spanish media, Millan criticized the government, accusing them of being unable to «lift a finger» to

Ireland : Moroccan Ambassador meets with Wexford County officials

Morocco's ambassador to Ireland, Lahcen Mahraoui, held a meeting on Tuesday in Wexford, a town in southeast Ireland, with senior officials from the Wexford County Council, the Moroccan Embassy announced in a Facebook post. During this meeting, Ambassador Mahraoui also held talks with members of the Moroccan diaspora in Wexford. In its statement, the Moroccan diplomatic representation in Ireland reported that the meeting «provided an opportunity to discuss potential cooperation and

Digital Transition Minister honors Moroccan students' bronze win at Informatics Olympiad

Ghita Mezzour, Minister of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, received on Tuesday, September 10, members of the Moroccan team that won the bronze medal at the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), held this year in Cairo, at the Ministry's headquarters in Rabat. The event brought together around 390 participants from 96 countries, and Morocco performed brilliantly, according to a press release by the ministry. In her speech, delivered in the presence of the families and

Morocco and OECD conclude Country Program II

The Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, held talks in Rabat on Wednesday with the Secretary General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Mathias Cormann. During these talks, he praised the ongoing and fruitful cooperation between the Kingdom of Morocco and this international organization. These talks provided an opportunity to announce the closure of the Country Program II between Morocco and the OECD. This program aimed to strengthen support, partnership, and

Morocco-UK power cable project faces local opposition in Devon

A proposed power cable project connecting Morocco to the UK has raised concerns among residents in north Devon (A region in southwest England). The Xlinks Morocco-UK Power Project, aimed at providing electricity for seven million UK homes by the early 2030s, has been declared a project of national significance by the UK government, according to the BBC. The scheme involves laying four cables over about 2,500 miles (4,000km), coming ashore near Abbotsham in north Devon. James Humfrey, CEO of

Egyptian FM meets Algerian counterpart following talks with Morocco

Algeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, met with his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdel Ati, in Cairo on Tuesday, September 10. The discussions were held privately, away from the media and other ministers attending the Arab League's Executive Council session that same day. Algerian diplomacy shared a video on social media of Attaf's «meetings» with several ministers, showing the room where the talks took place. The Egyptian side released a statement on the meeting between