Moroccan Salafist Leaders Claim COVID-19 Is "Divine Punishment"
13 March 2020
For some Moroccan Salafists, the coronavirus would be a "divine punishment", brushing aside all the other theories put forward to explain the epidemic.
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Brussels Grand Mosque Suspends Friday Prayers Amid Coronavirus Concerns
13 March 2020
After banning all gatherings and events of more than 1,000 people in a closed place in Brussels, and this until March 31, the Grand Mosque of Brussels announced on Wednesday, (…)
Royal Air Maroc Suspends All Flights to Spain Amid Coronavirus Concerns
13 March 2020
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is far from done canceling its flights to destinations heavily exposed to the coronavirus. It announced on Thursday the suspension of all its flights to (…)
Moroccan Embassy in Germany Sets Up Coronavirus Monitoring Cell for Expatriates
13 March 2020
Following the spread of the new coronavirus in Germany, the Moroccan embassy has just set up a monitoring and communication cell.
Moroccan Regulator Nezha Hayat Elected to Lead IOSCO’s Africa and Middle East Committee
13 March 2020
The Regional Committee for Africa and the Middle East of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has a new president. It is Nezhat Hayat, chairwoman of (…)
Canary Islands Airline Binter Expands Routes with New Gran Canaria-Morocco Connection
12 March 2020
The Canary Islands airline, Binter, is launching a new link connecting the airports of Gran Canaria and the city of Guelmim. The announcement was made on Wednesday.
Morocco Road Safety Crisis: 21 Dead, Over 2,000 Injured in Urban Traffic Accidents
12 March 2020
During the first week of March, 21 people were killed and 2,211 others were injured, including 67 seriously, in 1,652 traffic accidents that occurred in urban areas. This is (…)
Moroccan Economists Urge Government Action to Shield Economy from Coronavirus Impact
12 March 2020
The Alliance of Istiqlal Economists (AEI) calls on the government to put in place the necessary measures to avoid job losses and limit the consequences of the Coronavirus and (…)
Driver Arrested After Ramming Car into Students in Marrakech, Injuring Four
12 March 2020
The judicial police of Marrakech opened, on Wednesday, a preliminary investigation into criminal acts attributed to a car driver. He would be involved in a deliberately (…)
Morocco Halts Air and Sea Travel with France Amid Coronavirus Concerns
12 March 2020
In view of the evolution of the coronavirus pandemic in Europe, Morocco is suspending all maritime and air links with France. Until further notice, there will be no passenger (…)