Morocco
Morocco to Acquire 100 Locally-Made Trains, Boosting Rail Coverage to 87% by 2040
The National Railway Office (ONCF) announced the gradual acquisition of 100 new trains manufactured locally, and this over the next 10 years.
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Morocco Lawmakers Consider Revoking Mandates of Deputies Facing Corruption Charges
Deputies prosecuted by justice for embezzlement or misappropriation of public funds in Morocco could be deprived of their mandates. The House of Representatives is preparing to vote on amendments to this effect.
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France-Morocco Relations Strained Despite Diplomatic Efforts to Ease Tensions
On the occasion of Catherine Colonna’s visit to Morocco, she announced the return to normal relations between Rabat and Paris. But this easing of tensions is being challenged by Moroccan MPs since the European Parliament overwhelmingly adopted a resolution on the deterioration of press freedom in Morocco.
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Morocco Rejects Bill for Menstrual Leave in Public Sector
The bill aimed at establishing a menstrual leave, not exceeding two days per month, in favor of women civil servants, did not receive the government’s approval.
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Morocco Passes New Firearms Legislation to Combat Trafficking and Crime
The bill on the use of firearms in Morocco was unanimously approved on Tuesday by the House of Councillors.
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Morocco Lawmakers Push for Higher Alcohol and Tobacco Taxes to Curb Consumption
Deputies propose to increase taxes on alcohol and manufactured tobacco, in order to reduce consumption and, it is claimed, preserve the health of Moroccans.
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Morocco Tightens Gun Control Laws with New Firearms Legislation
Morocco has decided to modernize its legal arsenal related to weapons . A bill to this effect was adopted this week by parliament.
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Morocco Sees 27,000 Workers Emigrate Legally in 2022, Mostly to France and Spain
Around 27,000 Moroccans left the country in 2022, according to the Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment and Skills, Younes Sekkouri. These are regular departures through official channels.
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Moroccan MPs Continue Receiving Salaries While Imprisoned for Corruption
Moroccan deputies convicted by the justice system to criminal sentences continue to receive their monthly allowances.
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Morocco Considers Unemployment Benefits Fund as Lawmakers Propose New Bill
The Popular Movement (MP) has presented to parliament a bill for the creation of a fund dedicated to unemployment compensation.
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Morocco Tightens Gun Control Laws with New Firearms Bill
The government is making the control of firearms a priority. In this regard, it has adopted a bill to address current challenges and social and technological changes. This project is already on the table of Parliament.
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Morocco Abolishes Retirement Benefits for Parliamentarians, Ending Long-Standing Controversy
End of the controversy over the retirement of parliamentarians. The Moroccan authorities have just published in the Official Bulletin law 42-22 relating to the abolition of the retirement scheme for members of the House of Councillors.