Morocco
Body Found in Well at Seized Moroccan Politician's Villa in Rabat
The body of a caretaker was discovered in the house of a political leader in Rabat. The origin of this tragedy is his refusal to host his friends for a well-watered party.
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Rabat
Morocco
Morocco Enlists Notaries in Fight Against Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing
Notaries must play a key role in the fight against the misappropriation of funds in all its forms, said the Minister of Justice, Mohamed Ben Abdelkader, on Thursday in Rabat, on the occasion of a meeting organized at the initiative of his department, in partnership with the National Council of the Order of Notaries of Morocco.
Morocco
King Mohammed VI Calls for Reform in Moroccan Civil Service Appointments
King Mohammed VI has urged the government to "carry out a thorough revision of the criteria and procedures for appointing to senior positions. This will, according to the Sovereign, encourage national skills to join the civil service and ultimately make it more attractive.
Morocco
North African Migration Policies Take Center Stage in Research Webinar
The migration policy of North African countries was at the center of discussions during a webinar last Wednesday. The work of a study conducted by a group of researchers and specialists has attracted the attention of the participants in this discussion.
Morocco
Casablanca and Rabat Regions Generate Over 80% of Morocco's Tax Revenue, Report Shows
Casablanca and Rabat concentrate 81.7% of tax revenues, according to the Court of Auditors in its report on the execution of the 2019 state budget. In terms of corporate income tax (IS), out of a tax population of 493,617 taxpayers recorded, only 358,617 are active. The active population does not pay its annual obligations, however.
Morocco
Wealthy Moroccans Flout COVID-19 Restrictions, Host Large Gatherings Despite Ban
Gatherings, parties with friends, engagements, weddings, baptisms, funerals... are normally prohibited by law, since the state of health emergency was instituted. A provision nevertheless violated by wealthy Moroccans.
Morocco
Illegal Luxury Villas Surge Near Casablanca Amid Corruption Allegations
Luxury villas with gardens and swimming pools are springing up like mushrooms around Casablanca, Rabat and Mohammedia, in violation of urban planning rules. These works were carried out on the basis of building permits issued rather for agricultural activities, with the complicity of authority agents and elected officials.
Morocco
Rabat Invests 660 Million DH in Sustainable Water Solution for Expanding Green Spaces
With its ever-expanding green spaces, gardens and parks, Rabat City of Light is in growing need of water. Nearly 660 million DH have been planned as part of this program supervised by the company Rabat Region Development.
Morocco
US and Morocco Bolster Security Ties to Combat Terrorism and Organized Crime
The meeting between Abdellatif Hammouchi , Director General of National Security and Director General of Territorial Surveillance, and US Ambassador David Fischer in Rabat marks a new start for security cooperation between the two countries. A cooperation focused on the fight against terrorism, extremism and organized crime.
Morocco
Grandson of Former Moroccan General Arrested for Quad Bike Assault in Rabat
A "oueld lefchouch", the grandson of a former general, was arrested and then detained for deliberately running over a rival during a quad bike rodeo in the Souissi neighborhood of Rabat .
Morocco
Rabat Ranks as Morocco's First 'Smart City' in Global Index
The city of Rabat manages to position itself in the 2020 ranking of the world’s smartest cities. It occupies the 105th place with the mention "D".
Morocco
Rabat Residents Clash with Police over COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
After the Takkadoum neighborhood, it is the turn of the residents of the Farah and Rachad neighborhoods in the Youssoufia district of Rabat to be required to provide a special travel authorization.