Morocco
Morocco Reports 11% Drop in Violence Against Women Cases in 2020
There were fewer cases related to violence against women in Morocco in 2020. The kingdom recorded an 11% decrease, said the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN).
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Nadia El A.
Nadia El A.
Morocco
World Bank Forecasts Strong Economic Recovery for Morocco Despite Global Crisis
So far, Morocco has shown strong resilience to the current crisis, as evidenced by the latest economic growth forecasts published by the World Bank.
Morocco
Moroccan Government Probes Lawyers' Role in Illegal Collective Land Sales
Moroccan lawyers are involved in the illegal sale of soulaliyate (collective) lands. Seized, the Minister of Justice said he was concerned and mentioned the opening of an investigation.
France
Morocco Expands Drip Irrigation to 600,000 Hectares, Surpassing Global Average
The program to generalize the drip irrigation system has developed strongly in recent years in Morocco, with some 600,000 hectares covered today, including 40,000 just for the Casablanca-Settat region.
Morocco
Moroccan Journalist Omar Radi's Espionage Trial Delayed Amid Defense Claims of Irregularities
The trial of journalist Omar Radi has been postponed to June 15. This decision comes after his lawyers highlighted the "irregularities" that weigh down the "espionage" part of this case.
Morocco
US-Morocco Free Trade Agreement Marks 15 Years, Boosting Bilateral Trade to $3.3 Billion
It has been exactly 15 years since the United States and Morocco signed the free trade agreement. On June 7, the American Chamber of Commerce in Morocco (AmCham Morocco) and the U.S. Mission to Morocco celebrated this event at the residence of the U.S. Consul General, Villa Mirador.
Morocco
Morocco Overhauls Agricultural Market: New Law Cuts Out Middlemen to Benefit Farmers and Consumers
In Morocco, new provisions now govern the marketing of agricultural products, particularly fruits and vegetables . The bill that was adopted on Thursday, June 3, should satisfy not only consumers but also producers.
Morocco
Morocco's New Car Sales Surge 11.8% in First Five Months of 2021
During the first five months of 2021, new car sales in Morocco reached 74,049 units, an increase of 11.8% compared to the first five months of 2019.
Morocco
World Bank Approves $450 Million Loan to Boost Morocco's Early Childhood Development
The World Bank has agreed to grant a $450 million loan to Morocco. This loan is part of the institution’s support for the kingdom’s long-term strategy in the development of human capital, especially in early childhood.
Spain
Spanish Opposition Urges Swift Restoration of Morocco-Spain Relations
Concerned by the tensions between Morocco and Spain, the Spanish Popular Party (PP) wishes that Madrid resume "as soon as possible" its relations with Rabat.
Spain
Spanish Farmers Urge Supermarkets to Drop Moroccan Produce Amid Diplomatic Tensions
Coexphal, the association of fruit and vegetable producers in Almeria, is at war with agri-food products from Morocco. It has just launched a campaign with an open letter to Spanish supermarkets, asking them to exclude Moroccan products from their shelves.
Morocco
Morocco Set to Reopen Borders June 10, Airlines Await Official Confirmation
Airlines are trying to reassure passengers regarding flights to Morocco. They are all awaiting a clear decision from the government to officially confirm the flights already planned.