Morocco
Morocco Extends COVID-19 State of Emergency Through June Amid Pandemic Concerns
Once again, Morocco has just decided to extend the state of health emergency until the end of June, in order to deal with the spread of Covid-19 in the country.
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Government Council
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Morocco Considers Extending COVID-19 State of Emergency
The extension of the state of health emergency is on the agenda of discussions at the next cabinet meeting scheduled for Thursday.
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Morocco Sees 19% Surge in Complaints Against Government Officials, Report Shows
It emerges from the presentation of the annual report on the human rights situation in Morocco for the year 2021, entitled "the repercussions of Covid-19 on vulnerable categories and the ways of effectiveness" that complaints against government agencies and officials have seen a marked increase.
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Morocco Urged to Ease Air Travel Restrictions as Tourism Sector Pushes for Recovery
While the Moroccan government is reluctant to lift travel restrictions related to Covid-19 in a country where the epidemiological situation is reassuring, voices are rising to put pressure on it. The easing of the dual requirement to present a vaccination pass and a negative PCR test for air travelers at Moroccan airports is more than ever expected. The return of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) and the arrival of foreign tourists depend on it.
Morocco
Morocco Grapples with Stray Dog Crisis as Lawmakers Urge Government Action
Several deputies have called on the government to take measures to fight the persistent problem of stray dogs that is a source of great concern for Moroccans.
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Morocco Considers Dropping PCR Test Requirement for Air Travelers
Mohamed Abdeljalil, Minister of Transport and Logistics, assured that the government is making the abolition of the requirement to present the PCR test for travelers arriving from abroad by air a priority and is looking into the issue.
Morocco
Moroccan Political Tensions Escalate: PJD Leader Criticizes Prime Minister's Parliamentary Exchange
In a live broadcast on his Facebook page on Tuesday, Abdelilah Benkirane, the Secretary General of the PJD, commented on the clashes in parliament between Aziz Akhannouch and the PJD deputy Abdellah Bouanou.
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Morocco Eases Entry Requirements: Negative PCR Test Now Sufficient for Travelers
Since April 8, passengers arriving from abroad access Morocco by sea with a negative PCR test of less than 72 hours without the obligation to present a valid vaccination pass. This new health protocol that the government council is studying is about to be generalized for arrivals by plane.
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Moroccan PM Slams Opposition Party Over Fuel Price Transparency Claims
Aziz Akhannouch , the head of government, responded to the criticism of the opposition, one of whose members "accused" his team of "lacking transparency in the application of fuel prices on the domestic market," by delivering a scathing indictment against the management of the two successive governments led by the Party of Justice and Development (PJD).
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Morocco Gas Station Owners Threaten Strike Over Fuel Prices and Lack of Dialogue
The discontent of the members of the National Federation of Owners, Merchants and Managers of Service Stations in Morocco (FNPCGS) persists due to the soaring price of fuel at the pump and the lack of dialogue with the Ministry of Energy Transition. They threaten to strike if the government does not find solutions to the problems that, they say, are undermining their sector.
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Morocco's Prime Minister Akhannouch Plans Cabinet Reshuffle During Ramadan
A government reshuffle is imminent in Morocco to energize the team of Aziz Akhannouch . Six to eight ministers could be replaced by new profiles "capable of interacting and reacting efficiently in crisis management".
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Morocco Extends COVID-19 State of Emergency Until April 30
Meeting in session on Thursday, March 24 in Rabat, the Council of Government decided to extend the state of health emergency throughout Moroccan territory until April 30, 2022. This measure, according to the government spokesperson, is part of the efforts deployed in the fight against the spread of Covid-19.