Morocco
Morocco Bans Unauthorized 'Peace March' to Southern Border Amid COVID-19 Concerns
The Ministry of the Interior has never authorized "the peace march to tighten the ties between Rabat and El Guergarat," in the south of the country.
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France
Moroccan Expat Loses Job and Home After COVID-19 Travel Delay in France
Brahim Kiou will not soon forget the social devastation left by the coronavirus in his life. Stuck in Morocco for five months, he sees his 30-year career go up in smoke and cries out against the abusive dismissal by his company.
Morocco
Moroccan Energy Minister Recovers from COVID-19, Resumes Duties
The Minister of Energy, Mines and Environment, Aziz Rabbah, has recovered from Covid-19. On his Facebook page, the PJD member indicated that he has resumed his duties within the ministry.
Sport
Morocco Unveils New National Team Jerseys Ahead of Friendly Matches
The equipment supplier of the Moroccan national football team, Puma, unveiled the new jerseys of the Atlas Lions on Monday, October 5. The players will wear them for the friendly matches they will play in a few days, against Senegal and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
France
France Passes Law to Expedite Eviction of Illegal Home Squatters
The French National Assembly adopted on October 2nd, a system to facilitate the eviction of squatters from the homes they illegally occupy. The measure was voted by 37 votes against one, and is part of the draft law on the acceleration and simplification of public action (ASAP).
Morocco
Morocco's First Female Surgeon, Dr. Fadma Abi, Dies from COVID-19
The Moroccan medical and scientific community has just lost one of its most influential members. Dr. Fadma Abi, the first Moroccan woman to have practiced the profession of surgeon, died after being infected with the coronavirus.
Spain
Munir El Haddadi Joins Morocco National Team After FIFA Rule Change
Munir El Haddadi will take part in the friendly matches played by the Atlas Lions, in preparation for the upcoming competitions. Vahid Halilhodzic wanted to expose the Sevilla FC player to the test of fire very early on to assess the quality of his game within the Moroccan national team.
Morocco
Casablanca Taxi Drivers Strike Over Work Restrictions and Fare Disputes
The chaos reigning in the taxi sector in Casablanca led to a protest strike on Thursday, October 1st. The Casablanca taxi drivers are unhappy and demand an improvement in their working conditions.
Morocco
US Defense Secretary Praises Morocco's Leadership in Combating African Instability
On Friday in Rabat, US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper praised Morocco’s leadership despite the threats facing Africa. This was following a meeting he had with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita.
France
Al-Azhar Condemns Macron's Speech on Islam as 'Racist' and 'False'
Emmanuel Macron’s speech against Islamist separatism did not receive a favorable response from members of the Sunni Islamic institution Al-Azhar. They denounce a speech tinged with racism and that makes serious accusations against Islam.
Morocco
Moroccan Police Bust Major Drug Ring, Seize Nearly 4 Tons of Cannabis and Weapons
A criminal network active in the international drug and psychotropic trafficking was dismantled, on Saturday, by the security services in northern Morocco. 3.729 tons of cannabis resin were also seized by the police.
Morocco
French Interior Minister Visits Morocco to Discuss Immigration and Security Cooperation
The French Minister of the Interior, Gérald Darmanin, will travel to Rabat on Wednesday, October 14 for a working visit. Among the expected meetings, the French minister will meet with his Moroccan counterpart, Abdelouafi Laftit.