Moroccan Singer Dounia Batma’s ’Hamza Mon BB’ Trial Postponed Again
10 July 2020
Another new postponement in the trial of the singer Dounia Batma. This is what the court of first instance of Marrakech decided on Thursday.
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Morocco’s King Approves New Laws to Bolster Military and Cybersecurity
10 July 2020
Three draft laws related to the army and a draft decree on military affairs were validated in a council of ministers by King Mohammed VI.
Morocco Reports 115 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Infections Rise to 15,194
10 July 2020
115 people have been infected with covid-19 since last night in Morocco, the Ministry of Health just announced. In total, since last March, the coronavirus has affected 15,194 (…)
Morocco’s COVID-19 Cases Surge as Deconfinement Approaches, Study Reveals
10 July 2020
The health situation in Morocco is taking on alarming proportions, just a few days before the start of the last phase of deconfinement. The increase in the number of positive (…)
US Embassy Denies Plans to Relocate Naval Base from Spain to Morocco
10 July 2020
The US embassy in Morocco has stated in a press release that the United States does not intend to transfer its troops and equipment from the naval base in Rota, southern Spain, (…)
Morocco Health Minister Warns of Potential Second COVID-19 Wave Amid Public Laxity
10 July 2020
The Minister of Health is calling for the second time for Moroccans to continue to observe the established rules to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Citizen laxity could (…)
Morocco Extends Nationwide COVID-19 State of Emergency Through August 10
10 July 2020
The state of health emergency in Morocco is extended until August 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. throughout the national territory. This is the decision of the Council of Government.
Extreme Heat Wave Hits Morocco: Temperatures Soar to 46°C (115°F) in Some Regions
10 July 2020
It will be a very hot day this Friday, July 10 in Morocco, with temperatures ranging from 15 degrees in the morning to 46 degrees in the afternoon, according to the Directorate (…)
Severe Drought Depletes Moroccan Dams to Critical Levels in Souss-Massa Region
10 July 2020
The heat wave is bad news for the dams in the Souss-Massa region, which are desperately lacking in water. Yet the demand for drinking water and irrigation is increasingly (…)
Morocco Reports 178 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Infections Rise to 14,949
10 July 2020
The Ministry of Health announced the recording of 178 new coronavirus infections. The total number of infections now stands at 14,949.