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Morocco Faces Tunisia in U20 AFCON Quarter-Final Showdown
Morocco continues its ascent towards the final victory at the U20 AFCON. This Friday, February 26 in Nouadhibou, Mauritania, the Atlas Lions face the Carthage Eagles.
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Morocco Pushes to Streamline Kafala Adoption Process for Abandoned Children
Several officials participated, on Thursday in Rabat, in a study day on the promotion of Kafala. The participants pleaded for the facilitation of adoption procedures for the best interests of abandoned children.
Morocco
Morocco's Former PM Opposes Cannabis Legalization, Cites Public Safety Concerns
In reaction to the draft law on the legalization of cannabis which was to be examined on Thursday, February 25 in the Council of Government, before being postponed, Abdelilah Benkirane joined the debate by posting on his Facebook page a video dating back to April 2016. In this excerpt from the speech he had given before activists in Salé, the former head of government had addressed the issue, accusing the PAM officials, who were calling for the legalization of cannabis, of hiding behind the farmers and lying to the people about their real motivations.
Morocco
Morocco and Israel Advance Cooperation with High-Level Meetings Across Key Sectors
The working groups between Morocco and Israel, set up as part of the resumption of relations between the two countries, are active in playing the role assigned to them. They will be responsible for concluding collaboration agreements in many areas.
Morocco
Rabat Maternity Hospital Under Scrutiny as Newborn Death Rate Soars to 33%
The Souissi maternity hospital has been recording a worrying number of newborn deaths for some time now. An investigation has been opened by the magistrates of the Court of Auditors to determine, and above all to understand, the reasons behind this explosion in the neonatal mortality rate in this renowned maternity hospital in Rabat .
Sport
Arsenal's Arteta Praises Benfica's Taarabt Ahead of Europa League Clash
On the eve of the return match between Arsenal and Benfica Lisbon, Mikel Arteta, the Gunners’ coach, discussed his reunion with Moroccan international Adel Taarabt . For the Spanish technician, the Moroccan player has taken the time to refine his game strategies by becoming more competitive and much more formidable than in the past.
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Morocco's Atlas Lions Prepare for Key CAN 2022 Qualifiers Against Mauritania and Burundi
The Atlas Lions are preparing to face Mauritania and Burundi in the 2022 CAN qualifiers, even though the list of players has not yet been revealed. Vahid Halilhodzic is not only in an observation phase of the candidates for the different positions, but he also plans to enrich the team with players who have revealed their potential during the CHAN and the U20 CAN.
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Chelsea U18 Goalkeeper Sami Tlemçani Chooses Morocco Over Algeria for International Career
Chelsea U18 goalkeeper Sami Tlemçani chooses to wear the colors of Morocco . The player of Algerian-Moroccan origin has opted for the Kingdom for his international career.
Morocco
Moroccan Police Arrest Suspect in Sexual Abuse Case of Pregnant 12-Year-Old
In Guercif , a man was arrested by the judicial police who suspect him of being the author of the pregnancy of a 12-year-old girl. The investigation opened is ongoing to determine the circumstances of what is assimilated to sexual abuse of a minor.
Morocco
Moroccan Gendarme Faces Multiple Charges After Viral Video Sparks Outrage
Two of the three people who appeared in a rather compromising video, the dissemination of which, since Saturday, on social networks, has caused a general outcry in Béni Mellal , are being prosecuted under arrest. This is what the court of first instance of the city has decided.
Morocco
Morocco's UN Human Rights Council Bid Gains Wide International Support
Several institutions such as the African Union, the League of Arab States, and many other regional groupings, as well as friendly countries, support Morocco’s candidacy for the Human Rights Council for the period 2023-2025. The announcement was made on Monday by Minister Mustapha Ramid, who spoke by videoconference during the high-level segment of the 46th session of the UN Human Rights Council.
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Morocco Advances to U20 AFCON Quarter-Finals with 3-0 Win Over Tanzania
After the draw against Ghana, the Atlas Lions take their destiny in hand and secure a comfortable victory by crushing the young Taïfa Stars of Tanzania at the Olympic stadium in Nouakchott. The score of this match counting for the 3rd day of the U20 AFCON is 3-0, thus allowing the Moroccan selection to qualify for the quarter-finals.