On the political side, Morocco’s King Mohammed VI will preside over Friday’s opening of the country’s parliament during which legislators will vote many bills, particularly proposed laws on the House of Councilors and on the elections of council members. The parliamentarians will also discuss the bill that completed and amended the proposed law on the renewal of the general electoral rolls and their adaptation after they were computerized. The anticipated legislative elections are slated for November 25th, following the adoption of a new constitution passed after the July 1st referendum during which Moroccans largely approved the King’s reform proposals.
Politics
New News Publisher (10/13) – Morocco’s King Mohammed VI to Preside Over Friday’s Opening of Parliament
Madison Patch (10/13) – Additional Charges Filed In Madison-Morocco Marriage Fraud Case
The Sahara
Sahara Press Service (10/13) – Saharawi refugee camps host the International Art Encounter in Western Sahara
Sahara Press Service (10/13) – President of Republic: Saharawi people adheres to the option of resistance and fight to recover their legitimate rights
Sahara Press Service (10/12) – Moroccan NGO warns of the seriousness of human rights situation in occupied Western Sahara
Sahara Press Service (10/12) – Saharawi people commemorate the double anniversary of National Unity Day and Gdeim Izik camp
Sahara Press Service (10/12) – Delegation from occupied territories takes part in 36th anniversary of National Unity Declaration
Economy/Business
Global Arab Network (10/13) – Morocco promoting competition in telecom sector
Morocco Board (10/13) – Paypal Launches in Morocco
Tax News (10/13) – Canada, Morocco Talk Free Trade
Just Style (10/13) – MOROCCO: Clothing and textile exports to Europe decline
Bloomberg (10/12) – Morocco’s Douja to Build Cement Plant, Housing in Guinea
Reuters (10/11) – French wheat sales to N.Africa seen lower in 11/12
Society/Culture
The Post and Courier (10/13) – Brothers in Marine Reserve train in Morocco
CNN (10/07) – Morocco’s ancient wonders
MENA Region
Politics.co.uk (10/13) – William Hague Arab Spring statement in full
Times Live (10/13) – More EU loans to Arab Spring countries available in November
World Tribune (10/13) – Al Qaida cell aligned with Zawahiri captured in Casablanca
Khaleej Times (10/13) – Arab Spring catalyst for economic growth
The Voice of Russia (10/12) – Iran under US propaganda attack
Mediatel – A week of commemorating, celebrating & examining the Arab Spring
