Morocco’s COVID-19 Crisis Deepens: 743 in ICU as New Cases Surge Past 197,000
26 October 2020
In just the last 24 hours, Morocco has recorded 46 deaths and 3,020 new coronavirus infections. The total number of positive cases now stands at 197,481.
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Morocco’s Foreign Minister Slams Polisario Actions as UN Sahara Meeting Looms
26 October 2020
The latest provocations by the Polisario in Guergarate outrage Morocco a few days before the UN meeting on the Sahara. In a statement to the press, Nasser Bourita, Minister of (…)
Morocco Condemns French Muhammad Caricatures, Citing Religious Respect
26 October 2020
The continued publication of caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad in France outrages Morocco. The Kingdom has condemned, on Sunday, these acts which demonstrate "the immaturity (…)
Morocco Reports 47 COVID-19 Deaths in 24 Hours as Cases Surge
26 October 2020
With the resurgence of new infections, Morocco has been recording many deaths in recent days. Yesterday, the Kingdom recorded 47 deaths, 3 more than the day before.
Renowned Moroccan Artist Mohamed Melehi, 84, Battles COVID-19 in Paris ICU
26 October 2020
Moroccan painter Mohamed Melehi is in intensive care at the Ambroise Paré hospital, after being infected with Covid-19 in a clinic in Paris.
Student Sentenced for Praising Murder of French Teacher Samuel Paty on Facebook
26 October 2020
In the case of the murder of teacher Samuel Paty, a 19-year-old biology student was sentenced on Friday by the Besançon criminal court to 4 months in prison with probation for (…)
Moroccan City of Nador Imposes Curfew as COVID-19 Cases Surge
25 October 2020
The city of Nador is barricading itself again with the return of restrictive measures and the curfew due to the resurgence of new infections. Travel authorizations are now (…)
Two Arrested in Morocco After Young Woman’s Body Found in Abandoned Quarry
25 October 2020
Two young men were arrested and brought before the public prosecutor’s office near the Court of Appeal of El Jadida on Sunday, October 18. They are accused of being involved in (…)
King Mohammed VI Unveils Strategy to Boost Rural Development Through Collective Lands
25 October 2020
The mobilization of collective lands is the new agricultural strategy defined by King Mohammed VI. For the sovereign, the agricultural sector must be strengthened to ensure (…)
Morocco Moves to Tighten Tobacco Regulations Amid Health Concerns
25 October 2020
A study carried out a year ago by the Swiss NGO Public Eye had stated that the cigarettes sold and consumed in Morocco are more harmful than those sold in Europe. Aware of (…)