Throne Speech: Key Points King Mohammed VI will Likely Discuss
Rabat – As part of King Mohammed VI’s yearly speech to commemorate Throne Day on Sunday, July 30, the Ministry of Moroccans Residing Abroad (MRE) revealed that the Western Sahara and the kingdom’s...
View ArticleProblem of Baby Denied Amazigh Name Solved
Rabat – The problem of the new born who was initially denied an Amazigh name in Casablanca has been solved. In an interview with H24info, the baby’s father, Lahcen Oubass, said that the district of...
View ArticleTimeline of King Mohammed VI’s 18 Year Reign
Rabat – Since he ascended the throne in 1999 following his the death of his father, late King Hassan II, King Mohammed VI led several initiatives that changed the face of Moroccan politics and society....
View ArticleMorocco’s Economic Growth to Reach 4.8% in 2017: Minister
Rabat – Moroccan economic growth will reach 4.8 percent in 2017, said Minister of Economy and Finance, Mohamed Boussaid, echoing the findings that the International Monetary Fund presented to the head...
View ArticleUS President Trump Congratulates King Mohammed VI on Throne Day
Rabat – King Mohammed VI has received a congratulatory message from United States President Donald Trump, on the 18th anniversary of the Throne Day. In the message, Trump expressed his heartfelt...
View ArticleThrone Day Speech: King Mohammed VI Tells Political Elite to Shape Up or Quit
Rabat – In a speech on Saturday on the occasion of the Throne Day, King Mohammed VI lashed out at the political elite, telling them they must take their responsibilities seriously or quit public...
View ArticleKing Mohammed VI to Politicians: Stop Hiding Behind The Palace
Rabat – King Mohammed VI delivered the much-anticipated Royal speech tonight at 9 p.m. Dealing out criticism of government policy and exhortations to “change mentalities,” the King did not shy away...
View ArticleYou Can’t Miss These 10 Tourist Sites in Rabat
By Gosuke Kawano Rabat – While Moroccan cities like Marrakech and Tangier have made their names internationally as hot tourist destinations, the kingdom’s capital Rabat offers many historical,...
View ArticleKing Mohammed VI Refutes Existence of ‘Two Wings’ in the State
Rabat – In the highly anticipated Throne Day speech delivered this Saturday night at 9 p.m., King Mohammed VI emphasized the unified nature of the Moroccan state in its approach to the crisis in the...
View ArticleUnlike Politicians, King Mohammed VI Proud of Police Work
By Safaa Kasraoui Rabat – Despite recent public opinion condemning the so-called “security approach” to the ongoing Hirak protests across Morocco, King Mohammed VI praised the efforts exerted by...
View ArticleHealth Ministry Opens New Hospital in Central Morocco
By Safaa Kasraoui Rabat – Al Qorb Hospital in the central Morocan province of Midelt opened on Friday following instructions from Minister of Health, El Hossien El Ouardi, announced a press release by...
View ArticleSilya Ziani, the Female Face of the Hirak, Receives Royal Pardon
Rabat – With a faded smile plastered over her weathered features, singer and prominent Rif activist Silya Ziani left Oukacha prison July 29 after having received a royal pardon. The 23-year-old is...
View ArticleFamilies of Remaining Rif Detainees ‘Disappointed’ at Royal Pardons
Rabat – While King Mohammed VI’s pardons of 1,178 prisoners on the occasion of the Throne Day has pleased the families of some detained Rif protesters, many others were left disappointed. The monarch...
View ArticleMorocco U-20 Football Team Wins Gold Medal at Francophonie Games
Rabat – Moroccan football team has won the Jeux de la Francophonie in Abidjan, Ivory Coast on Sunday after beating the local team in penalties. The two teams could not get the business done during the...
View ArticleUAE Loans Morocco USD 2.5 Billion for 76 Development Projects
Rabat – The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has granted a total of USD 2.5 billion worth of loans to Morocco for investments across 76 development projects, said the ADFD in a statement. These...
View ArticleKing Salman’s Vacation Brings ‘Economic Relief’ to Tangier: Spanish Media
Rabat – “Saudi Gold.” This how a Spanish media outlet has described King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud’s recent vacation in the northern Moroccan city of Tangier. La Vanguardia, a Spanish news website,...
View ArticleFacing Opposition within Nigeria, Morocco’s Bid to Join ECOWAS is No Easy Ride
Rabat – While the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has given its approval “in principle” of Morocco’s bid to join the regional bloc, the kingdom faces strong opposition from political...
View ArticleEl Othmani Defends PJD in Reaction to Throne Day Speech
Rabat – In his speech for this year’s Throne Day, King Mohammed VI did not hold back from severely criticizing the incompetence of political parties. In response, Saad-Eddine El Othmani, Head of...
View ArticleGabonese President Shares Teenage Memory with King Mohammed VI, Praises...
Rabat – Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba has shared a picture of him and King Mohammed VI as teenagers, to demonstrate the long-time friendship between the two heads of state. The picture posted on...
View ArticleRif Protest Lawyer: We Are Still Fighting for Freedom of Detained Activists,...
By Safaa Kasraoui Rabat – Isaak Charia, a member of the detained Rif activists’ defense team, has denied claims that leading activist Nasser Zafzafi would be released on probation after not being named...
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