Morocco
Education Ministry Denies Reports of New Exam Protocol for Moroccan Universities
The Ministry of National Education has denied the information regarding the conduct of the exams.
Topic
Coronavirus in Morocco (Covid-19)
Morocco
Morocco Introduces Remote Court Hearings to Protect Prisons from COVID-19
In an effort to protect the prison environment against the coronavirus pandemic, the Moroccan Ministry of Justice has suspended the transfer of detainees to the courts, and has decided to experiment with holding remote hearings.
Morocco
Moroccan Family Refuses COVID-19 Treatment for 40 Days, Opts for Herbal Remedies
Contaminated for 40 days, four members of a family living in Tetouan , in the popular district of Oued Samsa, have resorted to traditional treatments based on medicinal herbs instead of being treated in the hospital. The deterioration of the health of one of them forced them to be hospitalized.
Spain
Spain Charters Flight to Repatriate 200 Nationals Stranded in Morocco
Spanish nationals stranded in Morocco will be able to return home. This is what the authorities of the Iberian neighbor have just decided with the chartering of a new plane to repatriate them.
Spain
Stranded Moroccans Await Repatriation as Calls for Return Intensify
The repatriation of Moroccans stranded abroad is now imperative. They do not represent a risk of spreading the coronavirus . Their continued stay outside Moroccan territory risks draining the Kingdom’s coffers.
Morocco
US Embassy Donates Protective Equipment to Morocco's National Health Institute
The United States, through its diplomatic mission in Morocco, has just donated a batch of protective materials and equipment. This donation was handed over on Tuesday to the National Institute of Health in Rabat.
Morocco
Morocco Arrests Over 72,000 for Violating COVID-19 Lockdown, NGOs Express Concern
The police have arrested more than 72,000 individuals who have violated the lockdown imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus. NGOs denounce this irresponsible behavior of some citizens who endanger their lives as well as those of others.
Morocco
Russia Considers Aid Requests from Morocco and Other Arab Nations Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Morocco would have requested assistance from Russia to overcome the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, according to statements from the Russian Foreign Ministry.
Morocco
Moroccan Lawmaker Slams Banks for Raising Interest Rates During Pandemic
The practices of certain banks are not to the liking of the Istiqlali deputy and former Minister of Tourism, Lahcen Haddad . During the oral question session of the first Chamber, he denounced the banks that have increased their interest rates in this period of health crisis against the deferral of loan payments that they have subscribed to their clients.
Morocco
Moroccan Employment Minister's COVID Fund Comments Spark Government Tension
The statement by the Minister of Employment and Professional Integration, Mohamed Amekraz (PJD) on the deductions from the salaries of civil servants for the benefit of the special covid-19 fund, provoked the ire of the head of government, Saâdeddine El Otmani .
Morocco
Morocco's COVID-19 Cases Rise to 4,289, Recoveries Near 900
The daily report of the coronavirus in Morocco continues to progress with 37 additional COVID-19 cases since last night.
Morocco
Morocco's Economic Growth Slows to 0.7% in Q1 2020 Amid Poor Crop Yields
The most recent data collected by the High Commission for Planning up to April 20 show a more pronounced slowdown in activity during the first quarter of 2020, with economic growth receding to +0.7%, instead of +1.1% set on April 7, based on information collected up to March 31.