Morocco
Moroccan Political Leader Mahjoubi Aherdane Dies at 99
The founder of the popular movement, Mahjoubi Aherdane , died on Sunday in his hometown, Oulmes, at the age of 99. The politician was suffering from serious health problems.
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Hassan II
Morocco
King Mohammed VI to Address Nation on 45th Anniversary of Green March
King Mohammed VI will address Moroccans on Friday evening on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the Green March.
Morocco
Morocco Marks 45th Anniversary of Green March, Pivotal Event in Sahara Liberation
The kingdom celebrated on Friday the 45th anniversary of the Green March. A major event in the history of contemporary Morocco that led to the liberation of the Sahara provinces.
Morocco
King Mohammed VI of Morocco Prepares for Annual Hunting Trip to Bouznika
King Mohammed VI ’s vacation is almost over. After spending two months in the north of the kingdom, the Sovereign is preparing to set sail for the city of Bouznika.
Morocco
Israel Honors Late Moroccan King Hassan II with Street Names and Memorial
The name of the late King Hassan II has been given to several streets in Israel, in tribute to his memory. A memorial has been created in memory of the important acts of his reign in favor of peace in the Middle East.
Morocco
Guinean Parliament President Accused of Plagiarizing King Hassan II's Speech
The speech delivered by Amadou Damaro Camara, President of the Guinean Parliament, on the occasion of the closing of the first parliamentary session on Saturday, July 4, 2020, is none other than the one delivered by the late King Hassan II of Morocco, on May 7, 1996 at the French National Assembly.
Morocco
Morocco's King Mohammed VI Relocates to Skhirat Palace for Summer Vacation
King Mohammed VI is said to have arrived on Monday evening at the royal palace of Skhirat from Rabat, in order to spend the beginning of the summer vacation there.
Morocco
Morocco Considers Canceling Eid al-Adha Amid COVID-19 Economic Strain
A few weeks before the celebration of Eid Al-Adha, and due to the situation created by the covid-19 health crisis, some Moroccans foresee a cancellation of the Feast of Sacrifice by King Mohammed VI in his capacity as Commander of the Faithful. A few years earlier, his late father, King Hassan II, had made this decision during his reign.
Morocco
55 Years On, Lawyer Seeks Truth in Moroccan Dissident's Paris Disappearance
The mystery remains intact, 55 years after the kidnapping and murder of Mehdi Ben Barka, an intellectual and political figure of the anti-colonial movement, and opponent of King Hassan II, on October 29, 1965, near Paris. Maurice Buttin, 91, the family’s lawyer, continues to fight for the truth to emerge.
Morocco
Mossad Linked to 1965 Disappearance of Moroccan Politician Mehdi Ben Barka, Book Claims
In his book "Rise and kill first", published in 2018, Israeli journalist and writer Ronin Bergman lifted the veil on the kidnapping and murder of Mehdi Ben Barka .
Morocco
Prince Moulay Hicham Shares Rare Photo of Childhood with Morocco's King Mohammed VI
The cousin of King Mohammed VI , on his Facebook account, revives the nostalgic memories of the moments spent with the Sovereign and his late father, Prince Moulay Abdellah, while evoking his relationship with his uncle Hassan II .
Morocco
Mystery Surrounds Disappearance of Royal Gifts: Valuable Paintings Missing from Moroccan Parliament
Three paintings by the painter Fouad Bellamine, offered by the late King Hassan II to the Moroccan Parliament, after its renovation by the French decorator André Pascal, have mysteriously disappeared.