Morocco
Royal Air Maroc Cancels Tel Aviv Flight Amid Israel Conflict, Offers Rebooking Options
The airline Royal Air Maroc has decided to cancel flight AT229 of October 8 to and from Tel Aviv, following the events currently taking place in Israel.
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US to Donate 500 Combat Tanks to Morocco Under Defense Program
Washington has decided to donate 500 Bradley and Abrams combat tanks to the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR) as part of the Excess Defence Article (EDA) program.
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Morocco Emerges as Africa's Leading Automotive Manufacturing Hub
The Financial Times celebrates the Moroccan success story in the automotive sector by devoting a report highlighting the progress and prospects.
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World Bank Report Highlights Morocco's Economic Strength Ahead of IMF Meetings
A report from the World Bank Group for the year 2023 focused on "the results of its activities" reveals confidence in Morocco’s "solvency". The publication of this report comes just before the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, scheduled for Marrakech next week.
Morocco
Morocco Emerges as Global Automotive Powerhouse, Boosting Production 20-Fold
The Moroccan automotive sector has developed at a dizzying pace, going from a production of around 30,000 assembled vehicles in the 2000s to more than 600,000 currently. The kingdom now produces 65% of parts on site and is also investing in the production of electric cars.
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Morocco Intensifies Crackdown on 'Poufa': Cheap Drug Epidemic Sparks Health and Social Crisis
Morocco is stepping up its fight against "Poufa", a new cheap drug, known as the "cocaine of the poor", which not only has social repercussions, including the separation of families and an increase in suicides and murders, but also leads to physical complications, such as skin infections, ulcers, cardiovascular diseases and kidney problems.
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French Politician Mélenchon Clarifies Stance on Western Sahara During Morocco Visit
From Morocco, where he is staying as part of a working visit, Jean-Luc Melenchon, founder and leader of La France Insoumise (LFI), was crystal clear about his position on the Sahara.
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Moroccan 'Iron Lady' Sentenced to 5 Years for $15 Million Embezzlement Scheme
No mitigating circumstances for the "iron lady" of the Souss, the main defendant in a case of embezzlement and breach of trust. She received a heavy sentence from the criminal chamber of the Court of Appeal of Rabat in charge of financial crimes.
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Plastic Surgeon's Trial Expands: Family Members Face Fraud Allegations in Casablanca Clinic Case
The trial of the famous plastic surgeon, Dr Hassan Tazi, owner of the Chifaa clinic, incarcerated for, among other things, human trafficking, abuse of weakness and fraud, continues before the Court of Appeal of Casablanca. Serious charges have been brought against his brother and his wife.
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US and Morocco Begin Planning for Major 2024 African Lion Military Exercise
Morocco and the United States started in September the preparations for the 2024 edition of African Lion, the annual military exercises co-organized by the two countries.
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Casablanca Launches Preventive Pest Control Campaign Amid Global Bed Bug Concerns
The city of Casablanca is tackling the fight against pests, including bed bugs , recently spotted in France.
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Bulgarian Driver Arrested in Morocco: 40 Kilos of Drugs Found in French-Registered Car
An attempt to traffic nearly 40 kilos of drugs was thwarted on Friday morning by customs and police elements at the border post of Ceuta , in northern Morocco.