Morocco
EU Reopens Borders to Morocco and 10 Other Countries Amid Travel Restrictions Update
Morocco is maintained on the list of countries whose nationals are authorized to come to Europe. Travel restrictions are lifted as of this Friday, July 31.
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Trump Praises Morocco's King Mohammed VI on 21st Anniversary, Highlighting US-Morocco Ties
Donald Trump sent a message to King Mohammed VI on the occasion of the Throne Festival. The US president expressed his congratulations to the Moroccan sovereign on this solemn moment marking the 21st anniversary of his accession to power.
Morocco
Teen Fatally Stabbed in Casablanca Parking Dispute, Suspects at Large
A car parking incident leads to the death of a teenager in Casablanca. The 18-year-old victim was stabbed by three young men during an altercation.
Morocco
Moroccan Singer Dounia Batma Sentenced to 8 Months in 'Hamza mon bb' Blackmail Case
Dounia Batma was sentenced to 8 months in prison for her involvement in the Hamza mon bb affair. After numerous postponements, the Court of First Instance of Marrakech finally ruled on this case in which several people are implicated.
Morocco
Tangier Imposes Early Closures on Cafes and Restaurants Amid COVID-19 Surge
Cafes and restaurants in Tangier are required to close early due to the increase in the number of new coronavirus infections.
Morocco
Morocco Bans Travel to 8 Cities as COVID-19 Cases Surge, PM Explains
The Head of Government, Saâdeddine El Othmani, affirmed on Tuesday in Rabat that it was necessary to ban travel to and from eight cities. Even if the decision compromises the smooth running of certain activities, it was "crucial" to limit the many cases of contamination.
Morocco
COVID-19 Outbreak Among Marrakech Butchers Raises Concerns Ahead of Eid Al-Adha
24 hours before the celebration of Eid Al-Adha, about twenty butchers have been infected in Marrakech. These new cases of contamination show the seriousness of the situation.
Morocco
Morocco Road Crisis: 200 Accidents and 15 Deaths in Two-Day Traffic Surge
From July 26 to 27, traffic was hellish on Moroccan roads. 200 accidents occurred during these two days, according to the Ministry of Equipment and Transport.
Morocco
Moroccan Journalist Omar Radi Detained on Rape and National Security Charges
Journalist and human rights activist, Omar Radi , has just been placed in pre-trial detention. The decision was made by the Attorney General of the King near the Court of Appeal of Casablanca.
Morocco
Morocco's King Pardons Over 1,400 Prisoners for Throne Feast Celebration
1446 people have been pardoned by King Mohammed VI on the occasion of the Throne Feast. These people convicted of various crimes are either at liberty or in detention.
Morocco
Morocco Sees 5% Growth in Bank Accounts, Women's Ownership Rises Sharply
The number of bank accounts held by individuals increased by 5%, or 28 million, in 2019, compared to 4.7% in 2018. These are data published by Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) in its annual report on banking supervision for the year 2019.
Morocco
Lyon Sports Hall Reverses Ban on Hijabs Following Activist Pressure
The sports hall in the 3rd arrondissement of Lyon, which had banned the wearing of the hijab, has just capitulated under the pressure of the Citizen Alliance collective. It has just modified its internal regulations and now allows "sports hijabs".