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Morocco Suspends Wheat Import Duties to Stabilize Domestic Prices
Morocco has suspended its import duties on soft wheat and its derivatives for the period from January 2 to April 30, 2020.
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Moroccan MPs Blast Ministers' Chronic Absenteeism in Parliament
The opposition deputies are dissatisfied with the members of El Othmani’s government. And for good reason, the absenteeism of which they have become accustomed.
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Morocco to Raise Cigarette Taxes in 2020, Prices Expected to Climb
The new increase in taxes planned by the Moroccan Government against the tobacco industry, starting in early 2020, will have a direct impact on cigarette prices.
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Morocco's Domestic Debt Surges to $60.1 Billion, Reaching 50.1% of GDP
Moroccan domestic debt reached $60.1 billion at the end of last November, an increase of 4.1% since the beginning of the year. This is due to new government loan commitments and the repayment of its debts.
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Morocco Streamlines Bureaucracy: Digital System to Replace Certified Copies
The Moroccan Government is moving towards simplifying administrative procedures, through the implementation of a system for digitizing user data.
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King Mohammed VI Convenes Urgent Council of Ministers, Appoints Senior Officials
The King Mohammed VI chaired a Council of Ministers this Wednesday afternoon, during which several bills and international conventions were ratified.
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Human Rights Group Condemns Morocco's Plan to Reopen Ceuta Border Crossing
The Northern Observatory for Human Rights (ONDH) denounced the decision of the Moroccan government to soon restore the situation of the Bab Sebta border crossing.
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Morocco Launches 0% Interest Loans to Boost Small Business and Entrepreneurship
The initiative has just been implemented through a partnership between banks and the Moroccan Government . Through the Central Management Fund, micro and small enterprises will have access to interest-free bank loans.
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Morocco Eases Bank Ban Penalties: New Bill Caps Fines, Reduces Tax Rates
It will now be possible to lift the banking ban, thanks to the new bill proposed by the [General Treasury of the Kingdom]. Regardless of the number of bounced checks issued, the tax penalty has been reduced to a flat rate of 1.5%.
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Morocco to Raise Car Prices as New VAT Tax Looms in 2020
Major changes will take place with the arrival of the new Finance Law 2020 . Among the reforms implemented by the Moroccan government, the increase of one of the VAT brackets from 7% to 10%.
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Morocco Tightens Oversight as Foreign Funding to Charities Tops 315 Million Dirhams
The amounts allocated to charitable associations by foreign partners amounted to more than 315 million dirhams this year, according to official data from the General Secretariat of the Government. The management of these funds is a concern for the Executive, which now requires rigorous monitoring.
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Morocco's Government Spokesperson Faces Potential Dismissal Over Performance Concerns
Hassan Abyaba, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports and Government Spokesperson, appointed by King Mohammed VI , could soon be dismissed from his duties. He is accused of his bland media appearances, which do not match the performance of his predecessor, Mustapha El Khalfi.