Moroccan Raï Star Cheb Simo Arrested for Cocaine Possession, Released on Bail
26 September 2019
The Royal Gendarmerie of Harhoura, a seaside resort south of Rabat, arrested the singer Cheb Simo. He had several grams of cocaine in his possession.
Morocco
Morocco Unveils New Official Portrait of King Mohammed VI for Public Display
26 September 2019
Public administrations will be adorned with a new portrait of King Mohammed VI, starting September 23, 2019.
Moroccan Radio Station Mars Secures Approval for New Satellite TV Channel
26 September 2019
The High Authority for Audiovisual Communication (HACA) has given its in-principle agreement for the broadcasting of the new satellite TV channel, "Mars TV".
Morocco Cracks Down on Illegal Construction Networks Linked to Local Officials
26 September 2019
Governors recently appointed have dismantled networks of anarchic and illegal construction involving authority auxiliaries. They would have amassed large fortunes by escaping (…)
Morocco’s Court of Auditors Report Implicates 11 Ministers, Opposition Demands Accountability
26 September 2019
The recent Report of the Court of Auditors revealed shortcomings and overruns involving many Moroccan political leaders. Among them are 11 Ministers of the current Government, (…)
Nationwide Search Launched for Missing 15-Year-Old Marrakech Teen Who Left Farewell Letter
26 September 2019
A 15-year-old child left the family home, leaving behind a letter for his parents. Surprised, they launched a nationwide search.
Cristiano Ronaldo Expands ’Pestana CR7’ Hotel Brand to Tangier, Morocco
26 September 2019
After Marrakech, the football star, Cristiano Ronaldo, has set his sights on the city of the Strait, for his next tourist complex. The opening of the hotel, which will bear the (…)
Former Moroccan Minister and PND Founder Abdellah Kadiri Dies at 83
26 September 2019
The National Democratic Party (PND) is in mourning. The former Minister and Secretary General of the party, Abdellah Kadiri, died from a long illness, on Monday night to (…)
Brazilian Couple Arrested at Casablanca Airport with 2 kg of Cocaine in Stomach
26 September 2019
More than 2 kg (2,120 g exactly) of cocaine were extracted from the intestines of the young Brazilian couple arrested on September 19, 2019 at Mohammed V International Airport (…)
Morocco and Ethiopia Launch Coalition for Clean Energy Access at UN Climate Summit
26 September 2019
Creation of the Coalition for Sustainable Energy Access. The CEO of the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN), Mustapha Bakkoury, made this announcement on Monday in (…)