Government

March 3, 2021

Jordan to Open Consulate in Morocco’s Laayoune Thursday

Rabat – Jordan is set to inaugurate on Thursday, March 4, its Consulate General in Laayoune, southern Morocco. The pending opening of a consulate in Laayoune comes nearly four months after King Abdullah II informed King Mohammed VI of his country’s decision to open the consulate in the region. In November, King Mohammed VI welcomed the decision during a phone call with King Abdullah II. At the time, the monarch expressed his appreciation for Jordan’s decision, reflecting the country’s unwavering recognition of......

February 28, 2021

Morocco’s Human Rights Minister Mustapha Ramid To Quit Post

Morocco’s Minister of Human Rights Mustapha Ramid has submitted his resignation today.

The official announced his resignation in a letter addressed to Head of Government Saad Eddine El Othmani.

Mustapha"...

February 25, 2021

Morocco’s Ouarzazate Noor Solar Plant Supplies 2 Million Moroccans with Electricity

Rabat – Morocco’s Minister of Energy Aziz Rabbah said on Tuesday that nearly two Moroccans depend on the Noor Ouarzazte solar power plant for electricity.

During his participation at the 5th session"...

February 24, 2021

Morocco’s Government to Discuss Bill on ‘Legal Use’ of Cannabis

Rabat – Morocco’s government council will discuss on Thursday, February 25 a bill on the “legal use of cannabis,” a statement from the Head of Government office announced on Tuesday.

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February 23, 2021

Morocco 'Satisfied' with Decision to Permanently Be Removed from EU's Grey List

Rabat - Morocco notes with satisfaction the decision to permanently be removed from the European Union (EU) 'grey' list of uncooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes.

This decision shows that the measures"...

February 23, 2021

Burundi welcomes Morocco’s decision to open embassy in Bujumbura

Burundi’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation released a statement on Thursday in which it also reiterated its commitment to its consulate in Laayoune.

The Republic of Burundi is actively"...

February 21, 2021

Head of Govt. Receives CESE President

Rabat - Head of Government, Saad Dine El Otmani, received, Friday in Rabat, President of the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE), Ahmed Reda Chami, who handed him the summaries and recommendations of the Council developed within the framework of a self-referral, under the"...

February 11, 2021

UK Ambassador: Morocco, UK Share Complementary Economics

Rabat – UK Ambassador to Morocco Simon Martin says he is fully satisfied with the cooperation between Rabat and London. In an interview with Morocco’s national radio, Martin said the UK and Morocco have complementary economies, with a shared objective of boosting trade and investment. Simon Martin said the objectives are framed under a new perspective in the post-Brexit era. “We work to enhance this relationship under a new framework,” the ambassador said, citing the Association Agreement between Morocco and the......

February 9, 2021

Moroccan Contractual Teachers Plan New Strikes

Rabat – Morocco’s Coordination of Contractual Teachers has announced its plan to hold a new series of strikes across the country. The strikes seek to force the government to meet the educators’ “unanswered demands.”

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February 7, 2021

El Othmani: Investment Reforms Show ‘Very Encouraging’ Results

Agadir – Morocco’s Head of Government Saad Eddine El Othmani has said that the country’s administrative reforms look promising, with “very encouraging” results when it comes to the processing of investment proposals and other administrative documents.

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