Morocco
Moroccan PM Denies Plans for US Military Base in Western Sahara
The Head of Government, Saâdeddine El Othmani reacted to the announcement of the probable future installation of an American base in the Moroccan Sahara.
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Saadeddine El Othmani
Morocco
Morocco's Prime Minister: Ready to Reopen Algerian Border Without Conditions
The Head of Government, Saâdeddine El Othmani affirmed that Morocco is ready to reopen its borders with Algeria.
Spain
Moroccan PM Claims Ceuta and Melilla as 'Moroccan Territories' Amid Sahara Sovereignty Debate
The Head of the Moroccan Government, Saâdeddine El Othmani, spoke about the status of the enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla a few days after the American recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara.
Morocco
Morocco's Prime Minister Defends 'Difficult' Israel Normalization Decision
In an interview given on Tuesday to the Al Jazeera channel, the head of the Moroccan government spoke about the normalization of diplomatic relations with Israel. According to Saad Eddine El Othmani, "countries in their history are led to make difficult choices".
Morocco
Morocco Hails US Recognition of Western Sahara as 'Major Turning Point'
Speaking before the House of Councillors last Tuesday, the head of government, Saâdeddine El Othmani, stated that the American recognition of the Moroccanness of the Sahara constitutes a "major turning point in the file of the national cause".
Morocco
Morocco Considers Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Amid Controversy
Morocco seems to be making vaccination against coronavirus compulsory. The statements made by the Minister of Health seem to confirm this.
Morocco
Morocco's Cancer Prevention Plan Missing from 2021 Budget, Despite Government Pledge
The Head of Government, [Saâd-Eddine El Othmani], committed to launching a national plan for the prevention and fight against cancer (2020-2029). To everyone’s surprise, there is no trace of this plan in the 2021 finance bill.
Morocco
Morocco's Penal Code Reform Stalls as Prime Minister El Othmani Faces Pressure to Act
Faced with the deadlock around the draft law amending and supplementing the Penal Code, the head of government Saâdeddine El Othmani is called upon to unblock the text.
Morocco
Morocco Secures Covid-19 Vaccine Deals with Sinopharm and AstraZeneca, Eyes Pfizer
Prime Minister Saâdeddine El Othmani said on Tuesday that Morocco has placed orders for two Covid-19 vaccines that are in phase 3 of clinical trials and is also in talks with other laboratories.
Morocco
Morocco Completes Defense Wall in Western Sahara Buffer Zone
The Head of the Moroccan Government, Saâdeddine El Othmani , affirms that the construction of the defense wall in the buffer zone of Guerguerat has been completed. This defense wall has been extended to the border with Mauritania.
Morocco
Moroccan PM and Health Minister Clash Over Key Health Sector Appointments
The rift is burning between the head of the Moroccan government, Saâdeddine El Othmani and the Minister of Health, Khalid Ait Taleb. The origin of this rift is appointments.
Morocco
Survey: 37% of Moroccans Distrust Government's COVID-19 Response
A survey has revealed the public’s perception of the Covid-19 pandemic and public policies. The results of this poll showed that 37% of Moroccans do not trust the Head of Government.