Morocco
Massive Blaze Engulfs Plastic Depot Near Mohammedia, Morocco
The rural commune of Chellalat, near the city of Mohammedia, experienced a violent fire on Thursday, August 15, 2019, in a plastic materials depot.
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Sport
Morocco Edges Algeria 3-2 in Women's U20 African Games Soccer Opener
The Moroccan women’s national U20 football team defeated its Algerian counterpart 3-2 on Friday, August 16, 2019 at the "Boubker Ammar" Stadium in Salé. This Moroccan victory came in the 1st round (Group A) of the women’s football tournament of the 12th African Games in Morocco 2019.
Morocco
Jet-Ski Smugglers Charge €1000 for 3-Minute Spain-Morocco Crossing
To now reach Spain, traffickers transport migrants departing from Ceuta. For a thousand euros, they cover the distance between Morocco and the enclave in three minutes.
Morocco
Royal Navy Seizes 4 Tons of Cannabis in High-Speed Atlantic Chase
A drug trafficking operation was foiled by a unit of the Royal Navy on a mission in the Atlantic, off Assilah, using "Go-fast" boats. This operation made it possible to seize 130 bales of cannabis resin, with a total weight of more than 4 tons, according to a military source.
Morocco
Morocco Expands Development at Guerguerat Border, Defying Polisario Threats
Morocco is further strengthening its presence at the Guerguerat border post. In this regard, despite the threats of Brahim Ghali, leader of the Polisario Front, the Kingdom has launched the urbanization of the area through the construction of social housing and functions.
Morocco
Repeat Offender Arrested for Fatal Stabbing in Tangier Robbery
A repeat offender involved in a homicide by stabbing was arrested this week in Bni Makada, Tangier, according to a statement from the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN).
Morocco
Moroccan Universities Absent from Global Top 1,000 Shanghai Ranking
Morocco is not featured in the Shanghai ranking of the 1,000 best universities in the world. For the 2019 edition, no university in the Kingdom is included in the ranking of this benchmark ranking.
Morocco
Local Official Brutally Attacked After Ordering Demolition of Unsanitary Home in Morocco
A young man attacked a caïd in Oualidia, in the province of Sidi Bennour, before fleeing. The auxiliary authority had ordered the demolition of his unsanitary dwelling.
Sport
Bosnian Coach Halilhodzic Takes Helm of Morocco's National Soccer Team
By accepting the offer from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), Vahid Halilhodzic is more concerned, he says, with the challenge than with the money. The Bosnian will have to do better than his predecessor, Hervé Renard, in Morocco, 22 years after leaving it as a hero, with Raja Casablanca.
Morocco
Morocco to Open Reception Center for Expatriates in Tangier Region
A reception center is being created for Moroccans residing abroad (MREs). This decision was made during the ordinary session that brought together the Council of the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region and the Delegate Ministry in charge of Moroccans Residing Abroad and Migration Affairs.
France
Macron Urges French Cities to Honor African WWII Soldiers with Street Names
French President Emmanuel Macron has decided to honor African soldiers by asking mayors across the country to rename streets in their memory. This announcement was made during the 75th anniversary of the Provence Landings on August 15, 2019, in Saint-Raphaël, in the Var.
Morocco
Morocco's Prime Minister Faces Challenges in Forming Streamlined Government
For the formation of the new Government, the leaders of the political parties do not want second-rate positions. To this end, the Head of the Executive will be confronted with the war of positions, to carry out his new policy ordered by King Mohammed VI.