Morocco
Morocco Unveils New Measures to Combat Rising Cost of Living Crisis
Faced with the social unrest caused by the high cost of living, the Moroccan government has reiterated its commitment to address the rise in prices.
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Aziz Akhannouch
Morocco
Moroccan Opposition Leader Urges Patience Amid Price Surge, Backs PM Akhannouch
Faced with the surge in food and fuel prices, many citizens, including Islamists, have called for the resignation of the head of government Aziz Akhannouch . Abdelilah Benkirane, secretary general of the Justice and Development Party (PJD), opposes these calls for resignation and wishes "that we give" the head of the Executive "at least one year of trust".
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Morocco Braces for Potential Protests as Cost of Living Soars
The Minister of the Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit, has sounded the general alert to deal with any possible protest movement following the rise in prices of basic necessities.
Morocco
EU Seeks Deeper Strategic Partnership with Morocco, Says von der Leyen
During her visit to Rabat, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, spoke about the Morocco-EU relations, reaffirming her willingness to continue to deepen the "strategic, close and solid" partnership with the kingdom.
Morocco
Moroccan Prime Minister Mourns Death of 5-Year-Old Rayan After Well Rescue Attempt
Fallen Tuesday in the family well in the Chefchaouen region, little Rayan was extracted on Saturday by the rescuers. Unfortunately, the little boy died.
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Morocco Considers Vaccine Mandate for Civil Servants: No 3rd Dose, No Pay
The government could sanction civil servants who have not yet updated their vaccination pass. A ban on the workplace followed by a salary deduction would be considered to compel them to take the 3rd dose of the anti-Covid-19 vaccine.
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Morocco Considers Mandatory Vaccination as Borders Reopen Amid Health Concerns
To preserve the gains of the management of the health crisis and quickly achieve collective immunity, Morocco could resort to compulsory vaccination, as part of the reopening of borders.
Sport
Moroccan PM Urges Support for National Soccer Team After Africa Cup Exit
Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch took advantage of the monthly oral questions addressed to him to call on Moroccans to support the Atlas Lions eliminated from the final stages of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2021).
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Morocco Allocates $13 Million to Save Bee Populations and Support Beekeepers
Faced with the worrying situation related to the disappearance of bees experienced by Moroccan beekeepers, the government has decided to come to their rescue. An emergency aid of 130 MDH has been released.
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Forbes Ranks Two Moroccan Billionaires Among Africa's Wealthiest
Two Moroccans are featured in the latest annual ranking of the largest African fortunes by the American business magazine Forbes, released on January 24. Who are they?
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Morocco Expands Amazigh Language Integration in Judicial System
The Ministry of Justice and the Royal Institute of Amazigh Culture (IRCAM) are strengthening their cooperation with a view to integrating Amazigh into the judicial system.
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Morocco Withdraws Public Space Occupation Bill, Sparking Opposition Outcry
Opposition MPs are angry with the Akhannouch government, which has withdrawn four draft laws from the legislative process, including one relating to temporary occupations of public space.