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New Govrnment Formation: Benkirane Holds Talks with Akhannouch
Secretary-General of the Justice and Development Party (PJD) and appointed Government Head, Abdelilah Benkirane, on Monday evening resumed his consultations for the formation of the new government by meeting President of the National Rally…
Foreign Ministry Flatly Rejects ‘Dangerous and Irresponsible’ Statements by SG of…
The foreign affairs ministry flatly rejects the dangerous and irresponsible statements by secretary general of the Istiqlal Party concerning the borders and territorial integrity of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. Foreign Ministry…
Court Postpones to January 2017 Hearing in Case of Gdim Izik Events
The Criminal Chamber at the annexe of Salé Appeal court decided, on Monday, to postpone until January 23rd, 2017 the hearing into the case of the accused in the tragic events, which accompanied the dismantling of the "Gdim Izik" camp. The…
Morocco King’s Advisors Meet Appointed Govrnment Head on Formation of New Government
Upon high instructions of HM King Mohammed VI, the sovereign's advisors Abdelatif Mennouni and Omar Kabbaj on Saturday held talks with appointed Government Head Abdelilah Benkirane, the King's Office said. During this meeting, the…
Morocco Busts 40 Terrorist Cells, Arrests 548 People Since 2015
Morocco has dismantled 40 terrorist cells and arrested 548 people since 2015, Head of the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (French acronym BCIJ), Abdelhak Khiame, said. Twenty-one cells were dismantled in 2015 and 19 in 2016,…
Morocco’s Development Model Is in line with EU Values
Morocco represents the development model that is the most in line with the values and the project carried out by the European Union (EU), MEP Rachida Dati said. "Thanks to the deep and bold reforms carried out by its King, inspired by his…
King Mohammed VI Wins Mandela Peace Prize In Paris
King Mohammed VI of Morocco, has reportedly been awarded the Mandela Peace Prize 2016 by the Paris-based Mandela Institute. According to the award’s jury, King Mohammed won the prize for his “contribution to the building a society of…
Arab Union Lawyers Reaffirms Support for Morocco’s Autonomy Proposal to Settle Sahara Issue
The Arab Lawyers Union (ALU) reaffirmed its support for the autonomy proposal under Moroccan sovereignty in order to settle the artificial conflict around the Moroccan Sahara. In a statement issued after the meeting of its permanent office,…
Morocco Calls for Strong Involvement of International Community in Resolving Syrian Crisis
Morocco called, Thursday in Jeddah, on the international community, especially the major powers, to be deeply involved in resolving the Syrian crisis and put an end to the tragedy of the Syrian people. The call was launched at the urgent…
Morocco Condemns in the Strongest Terms Assassination of Russian Ambassador in Ankara
Morocco on Tuesday condemned in the strongest terms the assassination of the Russian ambassador in Ankara. "Morocco condemns in the strongest terms the assassination of Russian ambassador in Ankara, Andreï Karlov," the Foreign ministry…