Morocco
Netanyahu's Sahara Map Gaffe Strains Morocco-Israel Relations
Despite the apologies of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Morocco, the controversy continues to rage around the map of Morocco amputated from the Sahara.
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Morocco
Netanyahu Apologizes for Map Error, Reaffirms Morocco's Sovereignty Over Western Sahara
Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu reiterated Israel’s recognition of Morocco’s Sahara after causing an uproar in Rabat by showing a map of Morocco without the Sahara during an interview broadcast on LCI.
Morocco
Moroccan Lawmaker and 12 Others Face Trial for Public Funds Misappropriation
The Court of Appeal of Rabat heard on Wednesday, as a witness, three plaintiffs in the case of the misappropriation of public funds in which Mohamed Simou, a deputy and president of the municipal council of Ksar El Kebir, as well as other people, are implicated.
Morocco
Four on Trial in Rabat for Kidnapping, Torture of Young Man
The trial of four individuals, including a girl, accused of kidnapping, sequestering and torturing a young man, opened last Wednesday before the Criminal Chamber of the Court of Appeal of Rabat.
Morocco
Nicki Minaj's Mawazine Festival Performance Sparks Ticket Price and Content Controversy in Morocco
The admission price for the concert of American rapper Nicki Minaj at the upcoming Mawazine Rythmes du Monde Festival in Rabat is causing controversy.
Morocco
Morocco Breaks Ground on $450 Million State-of-the-Art University Hospital in Rabat
The construction of the Mohammed VI International University Hospital in Rabat has been entrusted to the company Bymaro, the Moroccan subsidiary of Bouygues Construction. The work should cost nearly 450 million euros and be completed in September 2025.
Morocco
Moroccan Artists Sidelined at Mawazine Festival, Sparking Boycott Calls
Many Moroccans are denouncing on social networks the small share reserved for Moroccan artists at the 19th edition of the Mawazine Rhythms of the World festival, which will be held from June 21 to 29 in Rabat.
Morocco
Moroccan Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Paris Murder After Faking Own Death
The trial of the Moroccan living abroad (MRE) who simulated a burial to escape French justice opened before the Criminal Chamber of the Court of First Instance in Rabat and resulted in his conviction to a heavy prison sentence. He was tried for assault and battery resulting in death and use of a forged document.
Morocco
Morocco's Restaurant Industry in Crisis: Thousands of Cafes Close, Jobs Lost
In recent months, the restaurant and cafe sector has been struggling to get back on its feet. This is evidenced by the number of establishments that have closed in the Casablanca-Settat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra and Fès-Meknès regions.
Morocco
Moroccans Urge Boycott of Mawazine Music Festival in Solidarity with Gaza
Many Moroccans have called on social media to boycott the Mawazine Rythmes du Monde festival, in solidarity with Gaza.
Morocco
Lebanese Superstar Haifa Wehbe to Headline Mawazine Festival for Reported 800,000 Dirham Fee
Singer Haifa Wehbe will participate in the 19th edition of the Mawazine Rythmes du Monde Festival, scheduled for June 24 in Rabat. The Lebanese artist would have received a large fee to perform on the Nahda stage.
Morocco
Morocco Ordered to Pay $25,000 for AstraZeneca Vaccine Side Effects
The Administrative Court of Rabat has ordered the Moroccan state to compensate a Moroccan woman who suffered side effects related to the AstraZeneca vaccine. A first before a long list?