Omicron Peak Expected in Morocco by Late January, Health Officials Say
8 January 2022
The new Covid-19 variant, Omicron, is evolving rapidly in Morocco, leading some scientists to believe that this wave will be short-lived. But caution must remain.
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CAF Boosts AFCON 2021 Prize Money by $1.85 Million, Winner to Receive $5 Million
8 January 2022
The Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decided on Friday to increase the prize money for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2021) starting (…)
Barcelona’s Abde Ez Recovers from COVID-19, Set to Rejoin Training
8 January 2022
The Moroccan player of FC Barcelona, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, who tested positive for Covid-19 last week, is now cured and ready to resume training.
Morocco Considers Maritime Patrol Aircraft Purchase for Royal Navy
8 January 2022
Morocco is considering acquiring two MPA (Maritime Patrol Aircraft) for the benefit of the Royal Navy. Several companies are vying to supply these vehicles which will be used (…)
Diplomatic Tensions Persist Between France and Morocco Over Alleged Pegasus Spying
8 January 2022
Relations between Morocco and France have remained tense since France accused Rabat of spying using the Israeli Pegasus software on several French personalities, including (…)
Spanish Authorities Seize 1.6 Tons of Hashish Off Tenerife Coast, Arrest 3 Suspects
8 January 2022
The Civil Guard has seized, on a boat sailing near the coast of Tenerife, 1,640 kilos of Moroccan hashish, as well as the arrest of three men of Moroccan origin.
Spain’s LNG Imports Surge to 69% Amid Algerian Pipeline Closure
8 January 2022
In December, Spain imported 69% of liquefied natural gas compared to 47% in 2020, an increase due to the closure by Algeria of the Maghreb-Europe pipeline passing through Morocco.
Marrakech Café Shooting: Key Suspect Acquitted in High-Profile Case
7 January 2022
Seddik Rais, one of the accused in the case of the shooting at the "La Crème" café in Marrakech, was acquitted on Tuesday by the criminal chamber of the court of appeal.
Morocco’s Government Formation Stalls: Foreign Affairs Post Delays State Secretary Appointments
7 January 2022
No state secretary has yet been appointed, three months after the installation of the Akhannouch government. The stumbling block would be at the level of the Ministry of (…)
Spain Urged to Maintain Stance on Western Sahara Amid Morocco Tensions
7 January 2022
The former Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs during the Transition, and former government delegate to the Basque Country, Marcelino Oreja, believes that Spain, faithful to (…)