Morocco
Moroccan Prime Minister Akhannouch Tests Positive for COVID-19, Continues Work Remotely
The Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch , has contracted Covid-19, in an asymptomatic form, according to government spokesman Mustapha Baitas.
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Morocco
Stellantis to Invest €300 Million, Boost Car Production in Morocco to 450,000 Units Annually
In the coming years, the "Stellantis" group intends to mobilize its resources to improve the production of cars at its plant in Kenitra. 300 million euros will be mobilized to produce 450,000 vehicles.
Morocco
PJD Secretary General Resigns Amid Rumors of Advising Rival Party Leader
The Secretary General of the Party of Justice and Development (PJD), Jamaa Mouatassim , resigned on Friday from the party’s office, after rumors claiming that he would be the political advisor to Aziz Akhannouch, the head of government.
Morocco
Morocco to Launch Direct Cash Aid Program for 3 Million Low-Income Families
The government plans to grant in 2023 a direct monthly financial aid to all underprivileged families . More specifically, seven million children and 3 million families will be concerned.
Morocco
Morocco to Boost University Professors' Salaries by Year-End, Government Announces
The Head of Government announced his intention to increase the salaries of university professors before the end of 2022, and to sign an agreement with the union before the end of the year. This decision was made during a meeting between Aziz Akhannouch and the Moroccan Union of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Morocco
Moroccan Prime Minister Akhannouch's Fortune Drops $200 Million Amid Regional Wealth Decline
The crisis is also affecting billionaires. The Head of the Moroccan government, Aziz Akhannouch , one of the country’s largest fortunes, has lost some $200 million in 7 months.
Morocco
Turkey's Erdogan Extends Invitation to Morocco's King Mohammed VI, Strengthening Diplomatic Ties
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has invited King Mohammed VI to visit Turkey. This invitation was made by Vice President Fuat Oktay during a telephone call with Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch.
Morocco
Morocco Set to Extend State of Health Emergency Amid Ongoing COVID-19 Cases
On the agenda of the next Council of Government to be held on Thursday under the chairmanship of the Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch , several topics will be discussed, including the examination of the draft decree relating to the extension of the duration of the state of health emergency.
Morocco
Morocco's Prime Minister Faces Speculation Over Potential Cabinet Reshuffle
The possibility of a cabinet reshuffle is stirring up Moroccan public opinion. Is Aziz Akhannouch preparing an adjustment of his team?
Morocco
Morocco Raises Minimum Wage by 5%, Agricultural Workers See 10% Increase
The Council of Government has adopted, on Thursday, a decree providing for an immediate increase in the Guaranteed Minimum Interprofessional Wage (SMIG) and the Guaranteed Agricultural Minimum Wage (SMAG) in line with the negotiations held with the unions.
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Record 2.8 Million Moroccan Expats Return Home for Marhaba 2022 Campaign
Nearly 2.8 million Moroccans residing abroad returned to Morocco during the Marhaba 2022 campaign, up from the level recorded before the pandemic. Among them, several thousand have already returned to their country of residence.
Morocco
Morocco's PM Leads Meeting on Strategies to Support Diaspora, Following King's Speech
Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch chaired on Tuesday, August 30, a meeting dedicated to Moroccans living abroad. It is for the head of the executive to put in place strategies to support the Moroccan community abroad .