One person was killed and three others were injured, including two in serious condition, in four explosions that occurred during the night from Saturday to Sunday in the southern city of Es-Semara, according local authorities in the province of Es-Semara. The explosions occurred in the districts of ZAP, Hay Essalam and the industrial district (two…
Moroccan, Spanish and Portuguese football federations signed, Saturday at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Salé, a declaration of intent for the joint organization of the 2030 Football World Cup. Signed by Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), Fernando Gomes, President of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) and Pedro Rocha,…
HM King Mohammed VI chaired, Saturday at the Royal Palace in Rabat, the signing ceremony of a partnership agreement between the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection and the company MEDIOT Technology, relating to the deployment of a program of connected mobile medical units, intended to improve access to…
HM King Mohammed VI received, Saturday at the Royal palace in Rabat, the new walis and governors at the level of Territorial Administration. They are: – Mr. Saaid Amzazi, Wali of the Souss-Massa region, governor of Agadir Ida Outanane prefecture. – Mr. Mohamed M’Hidia, Wali of the Casablanca-Settat region, governor of Casablanca prefecture. – Mr….
The Marrakech International Film Festival unveiled, on Friday, the jury members for its 20th edition, scheduled from November 24 to December 2, 2023. Nine exceptional and globally renowned personalities make up the jury for the 20th edition, with its presidency to be held by the Oscar-winning U.S. actress and producer Jessica Chastain, according to a…
The Czech Republic considers the Autonomy Plan presented in 2007 as a serious and credible effort by the Kingdom of Morocco and as “good basis” for a mutually agreed-upon solution between the parties. This position was expressed in the Joint Declaration signed on Thursday in Prague by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and…
Morocco is still ranked 13th in the world, according to the International Association Football Federation (FIFA) rankings published on Thursday. With 1,658.49 points, the Atlas Lions remain in first place in Africa, ahead of Senegal, who occupy 20th place with 1,600.82 points. The national team also remains in first place in the Arab world, ahead…
The direct social assistance program marks “a major turning point” in the Kingdom’s social reform, said, on Thursday, Minister Delegate for Relations with Parliament and Government Spokesman, Mustapha Baitas. Baitas, who was answering questions at a press briefing following the meeting of the Government Council, said that the implementation of the direct social assistance program…
Elements of the coast guard intercepted, on Thursday, 140km south-west of Dakhla, a pirogue carrying 141 Senegalese candidates for irregular migration, a military source said. Having left the coast of the Senegalese town of Mbour on October 19, the would-be migrants were planning to head for the Canary Islands, the source added. Those rescued were…
The Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, held talks in Brussels on Wednesday with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, in the presence of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita. The meeting, conducted on the sidelines of the “Global Gateway” forum, which runs until October 26 in Brussels,…
