Morocco
Moroccan Prime Minister Akhannouch Confirms Imminent Cabinet Reshuffle
The Head of the Moroccan Government, Aziz Akhannouch, plans to reshuffle his team. Some ministers are expected to lose their positions.
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Moroccan Rapper Jailed Over Song Allegedly Insulting Royal Family and Government
The court of first instance of Fez ordered the detention of the author of the song "Charr kabbi Hawai" (Verse of Hawaii) whose lyrics are considered as offenses to the royal family and the government.
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Morocco's Housing Aid Program Sees High Demand, 90% Approval Rate for Applicants
The "Daam Sakane" direct housing assistance program, launched on January 2, 2024, is a success, especially among MREs, says Mustapha Baitas, government spokesman, during the weekly press briefing following the cabinet meeting.
Morocco
Morocco Plans Restrictions on TikTok to Combat 'Harmful' Content
Faced with the deviations observed on certain social networks, particularly TikTok, the Moroccan authorities plan to implement a policy aimed at restricting the use of the Chinese platform.
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Morocco Denies Talks on Raising Retirement Age to 65 Amid Pension Reform Debate
While opposition deputies reject the government of Aziz Akhannouch’s plan to raise the retirement age to 65, Younes Sekkouri, the Minister of Economic Integration, Microenterprise, Employment and Skills, denies having engaged in discussions on this subject with the most representative unions.
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Morocco's Housing Subsidy Program Falls Short of Expectations, Only 8,500 Beneficiaries So Far
Applauded at its launch, housing aid no longer generates the same enthusiasm. To date, 8,500 people have benefited from this subsidy.
Morocco
Overcrowded Cemeteries in Morocco Spark Crisis for Grieving Families
The cemeteries of Fez, like in many cities in Morocco, are increasingly lacking in space. Faced with this observation, the Istiqlal party parliamentarian Allal Amraoui has questioned the government.
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Leaked Photos Reveal Celebrity Guests at Moroccan PM's Daughter's Wedding
Egyptian singer Amr Diab and businessman Ahmed Abouhashima seem to be victims of a leak of photos and videos on social media regarding their presence at the wedding of the daughter of the Moroccan head of government. Aziz Akhannouch is said to have forbidden guests from photographing the festivities.
Morocco
Morocco NGO Proposes GPS Tracking for Government Vehicles to Curb Misuse
In Morocco, an NGO is calling for the installation of GPS antennas on service vehicles assigned to certain civil servants in order to prevent their use for private purposes.
Morocco
Moroccan Lawmakers Question Government as Meat Prices Soar Ahead of Eid al-Adha
The record rise in red meat prices noted in recent weeks in Morocco is worrying deputies in the House of Representatives who have questioned the government on this issue during the oral question session scheduled for this Monday.
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Morocco Agrees to Raise Civil Servant Salaries by 1,000 Dirhams
The Moroccan government and the unions are said to have reached an agreement regarding the general salary increase for civil servants.
Morocco
Moroccan Political and Business Elite Unite in High-Profile Marrakech Wedding
The daughter of Aziz Akhannouch, head of the Moroccan government, and the son of Anas Sefrioui, real estate tycoon, are getting married in Marrakech.