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Aziz Akhannouch sues 3 Moroccan journalists

Head of RNI party, Aziz Akhannouch, sued three Moroccan journalists namely Khalid Jamai, Hicham Amrani and Hamid Mahdaoui, owner of Badil.net. Akhannouch accuses the three journalists of defamation and the publication of false information. In an interview filmed by Badil.net, a Moroccan online newspaper, Khalid Jamai has accused the Minister of Agriculture of “changing his political stances, inconsistency, and lack of charisma". Akhannouch decided to file a defamation lawsuit against

King Mohammed VI launches the fourth stage of Noor Ouarzazate solar plant

King Mohammed VI launched on Saturday 1st of April in Ghessate (Ouarzazate region) the fourth stage of Noor Ouarzazate solar plant. The station is spanned over an area of 137 hectares with a photovoltaic PV technology. The construction of this project will generate 582 megawatts and reduce Morocco's contribution to the "greenhouse effect" gas emission. This project will also provide electricity for over a million homes when completed in 2020. With an investment of more than MAD 750

A Spanish company suggests a third submarine interconnection between Morocco and Spain

The president of the Spanish company, Red Eléctrica de España that operates in the energy sector spoke in favor of the setup of a third submarine interconnection between Morocco and Spain. According to Europa news agency, Jose Foldago, CEO and chairman of the partly state-owned company declared during a press conference on Thursday that the corporation «has not received any official instruction» to bring up the topic, however, he pointed out that «the project

Rabat, Temara and Sale will benefit from the extension of the tramway network

Rabat, Temara and Sale will see their tramway network extended in the period from 2017 to 2022. The project will be financed at MAD 5.6 billion adding a new transportation capacity for more than 560,000 potential new users. Details about the tramway extensions were published on the official website of the company in charge of the Bouregreg river banks development. The new lines will expand the tramway system in Rabat by 14.3 kilometers, and will include the creation of 4 stations in

RAM : A new round-trip deal for New Yorkers to explore Morocco

The Moroccan national carrier, RAM, proposes a very tempting offer for Americans who haven’t had the chance to discover the beauty of the kingdom. The deal includes a round-trip flight that will link New York to Casablanca and the latter to another European city. The trip does not end there for the travelers can benefit from another direct flight that will take them back home. The round-trip deal is a reaction to an offer that was launched in November 2016 by two American airlines

Being queer, Feeling Muslim : A photographic research that portrays the life of gay Muslims

Published on her official website, Lia Darjes a German, photographer came out with a series of photos that portray the life of homosexual Muslims in several northern countries. The self-employed photographer introduced her photos as «a photographic research about the struggles and joys in life of individuals identifying as Queer and Muslim». Lia visited countries like France, Canada, England and the United States to share the stories of individuals who have been faced with their

«The distribution of ministerial posts has not started yet», said El Othmani

Saadeddine El Othmani confirmed yesterday Wednesday 29th of March that the process of distributing ministerial positions in the upcoming government has not started yet. He declared to media during a PJD general secretariat meeting that «the parties participating in the governmental coalition have not presented suggetions yet». El Othmani indicated that no decision has been taken on how the ministries will be divided the 6 parties. He also said that talks will be

Netherlands : Khadija Arib reelected president of the Dutch House of Representatives

The Moroccan-Dutch Politician of the Labour Party, Khadija Arib, was named yesterday Wednesday 29th of March president of the lower house of the Dutch parliament. According to Netherlands times newspaper, Arib was appointed president of the lower chamber for the second time in a row, «Parliamentarians could present themselves as candidate for the presidency ; Arib was the only one to do so».  The Moroccan politician has been a member of the Dutch parliament since May 1998.

LafargeHolcim Morocco inaugurates the Smart Construction Lab

LafargeHocim Morocco has just inaugurated the Smart Construction Lab, the first innovation center that is implanted in Casablanca on a 4,000 m2 area. The Smart Construction Lab will gather several units that will offer different services such as laboratories, testing and evaluating prototypes, a 70-seat auditorium, training rooms, interior as well as exterior showrooms to show the latest innovative products produced by LafargeHolcim Morocco and partners. A multidisciplinary team of 50

Mountakhab : Hervé Renard defends Mehdi Benatia

Benatia’s decision to temporarily quit playing for the Moroccan national team was very controversial. The 29 year old captain’s choice has upset his fans and followers. As media sources reported, members of the Royal Moroccan Federation are also unsatisfied with Benatia.  Herve Renard, currently manager of the Moroccan team, defended yesterday 28th of March Benatia in a declaration to Arryadia tv channel. Renard called during his statement the audience to «show

Morocco : Transavia airline to link Dakhla and Paris

Transavia airways, the Dutch low-cost airline will launch an 8th line on the 26th of October 2017 linking Paris to Dakhla. According to Air Journal, the airline company will operate from the Sahraouian city. A 737-800 aircraft will link Dakhla to Paris-orly providing 189 places every Thursday. “The launching of this new service in fall 2017 confirms our desire to make people discover the unknown places and offer our clients trips that are first and foremost experiences”, said

Ahmed Ahmed : Morocco is capable of organizing the 2026 World cup

Ahmed Ahmed the new president of the Confederation of African Football declared on Tuesday 28th of March during a press conference held in Marrakech that Morocco is capable of hosting the 2026 World cup. «We are convinced that Morocco could organize this competition just as was done by South Africa in 2010,» said Ahmed in a press conference during his visit to Morocco. The CAF chief was invited by Faouzi Lakjaa president of the Royal Moroccan Federation of Football. In this

The Minister of Interior dismisses Al Hoceima’s governor

The Minister of Interior presided on Tuesday 28th of March a meeting at the administrative headquarters of Al Hoceima city to investigate the circumstances surrounding the events the city witnessed on Sunday. The meeting was an opportunity to analyze the current situation of the region and discuss its promotion and development strategies. Minister Mohammed Hassad announced during the meeting the dismissal of the city’s governor Mohammed Al Azhar. He also appointed Mohammed

Majda El Roumi and Yasmine Hamdan to perform in the 23d Fez Festival of sacred World Music

The two Lebanese singers namely Majda El Roumi and Yasmine Hamdan will perform in the 23d edition of the Fez Festival of sacred World Music. Hosted between the 12th and the 20th of May the annual festival receives this year a number of musicians and singers from all over the world. They will all gather to celebrate music and praise the authenticity of the imperial city. Majda El Roumi who is familiar with the Moroccan audience due to her performance two years ago in Mawazine, is

Top Emirati airline opens direct line between Casablanca and Dubai to boost business and tourism

After a few months of delay, the Airbus A380 of Emirates Airlines will launch its first trip finally linking Casablanca to Dubai. The Moroccan Airport Authority did not give the green light to the Emirati group in last November due to some technical issues and infrastructure constraints related to Mohammed V airport. Emirates, voted World’s Best Airline in the 2016 Skytrax World Airline Awards, will offer a daily round trip to and from Casablanca. Casablanca, as a result, will be the

The Secretary General of CAF announces his resignation

The Secretary General of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Hicham El Amrani has announced his resignation on Sunday the 26th of March. The 38 year-old who served for 6 years as the Secretary General of the continental body, declared yesterday in a resignation letter that he was leaving his position. El Amrani wrote in a letter sent to all federations across Africa : «It is with great regret that I hereby inform you that I am leaving today my position of CAF

Moroccan Foreign Affairs and Cooperation minister on a diplomatic visit to Doha

Emir of Qatar, Cheikh Tamim Ben Hamad Al-Thani received on Sunday in Doha the Moroccan Foreign Affairs and Cooperation minister Salaheddine Mezouar. The minister’s visit is occupied with the task of delivering a message on behalf of the King Mohammed VI. The royal message stresses on the bilateral relations between the sister countries and aims to promote them further. On the other hand, Mezouar who arrived to the Qatari capital on Friday the 24th of March was also able to meet his

Saadeddine El Othmani forms a governing coalition

Named Prime Minister on the 17th of March, Saadeddine El Othmani managed to form a coalition that includes 6 parties. The recently appointed prime minister announced on Saturday 25th of March in a press conference held in Rabat that the government would include 5 other parties namely RNI, UC, MP, USFP and PPS. Creating a coalition came after Abdelillah Benkirane leader of the Justice and Development Party and ex-prime minister failed to maintain talks with the other parties and form a