Morocco Extends COVID-19 State of Emergency as Cases Rise
7 August 2020
The epidemiological situation is hardly reassuring in Morocco with the new coronavirus infections. The government council therefore decided, Thursday for the 5th consecutive (…)
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Spain Extends Border Closure with Morocco Until September 1
6 August 2020
The land borders with Morocco will remain closed until September 1, except in cases of force majeure. The decision was made on Friday by the Spanish government.
Former Moroccan Ministers Illegally Occupy State-Owned Housing, Costing Taxpayers
5 August 2020
Several government-owned housing units are currently occupied by former government members. Given the cost of their maintenance and management fees, the government wishes to (…)
Morocco Rejects New Lockdown Despite Rising COVID-19 Cases
5 August 2020
While all indicators are currently in the red, members of the Moroccan government extensively debated on Monday the need for a return to confinement. However, 3 ministries took (…)
Hospital Crisis: Morocco’s Emergency Rooms Face Critical Shortages and Patient Frustration
3 August 2020
The emergency department of the Mohamed Bouafi hospital is facing a shortage of equipment and qualified medical staff. A patient testifies.
Morocco’s COVID-19 Emergency Measures Spark Concerns Over Legal Overreach
2 August 2020
As soon as the state of health emergency was established in Morocco to curb coronavirus infections, abuses were observed. This situation was denounced by observers who alerted (…)
Moroccan Cabinet Pledges One-Fifth of Monthly Salaries to COVID-19 Fund Through 2020
24 July 2020
The members of the government, after having contributed to the Special Fund for the management and fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, want to pay part of their salary again.
Morocco’s Political Parties Clash Over Electoral System Ahead of Legislative Vote
22 July 2020
A few months before the legislative elections in Morocco, political parties are divided on the electoral system. The first memoranda of the political formations have been filed (…)
Moroccan Insurance Sector Faces 4.7% Decline Amid COVID-19 Crisis
21 July 2020
Like other sectors of the Moroccan economy, the insurance sector has also been hit hard by the global health crisis. To prevent the consequences on the financial balances of (…)
Morocco Enters Third Phase of Reopening as COVID-19 Restrictions Ease
20 July 2020
Morocco has decided, since last June, to gradually initiate its deconfinement. After the first two stages, the Kingdom moved, this Sunday, July 19 at midnight, to the third (…)