UN Western Sahara envoy to embark on regional visit in May
Christopher Ross, the Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for Western Sahara. Photo: UNMultimedia 13 March 2012 – The United Nations envoy for Western Sahara announced today following three days of informal talks with the parties that he will embark on a regional tour...
Calm Returns In Beni Bouayach After Three Days Of Vandalism Acts
Beni Bouayach - Calm returned on Monday in the city of Beni Bouayach (northeastern Morocco) after three days of acts of vandalism perpetrated by a bunch of people who were protesting against the arrest of an individual suspected of committing several criminal acts....
Fitch:MENA outlook – oil in troubled waters
Reuters March 13 - In a new presentation, Fitch Ratings' Middle East sovereign team discusses the outlook for the region, covering the following key themes. Fitch regards prolonged closure of the Straits of Hormuz as a low probability event. Iran would likely attempt...
N. Africa countries adopt plan to secure borders
By Ali Shuaib TRIPOLI, March 12 (Reuters) - Nine northern African countries including Libya, Algeria and Egypt agreed on Monday to work together to secure their borders in a move to clamp down on militia clashes and weapons smuggling in the wake of the Arab Spring...
Bad weather to hit Morocco growth forecast
By Souhail Karam RABAT, March 13 (Reuters) - Morocco is considering trimming economic growth projections for this year because bad weather has hit its key agriculture sector, government officials said on Tuesday. Projected gross domestic product (GDP) growth could be...
Fears grow for EU grains as drought takes its toll
by Agrimoney.com Concerns over drought in western Europe and North Africa shifted up a gear as Spain's was seen as already damaged, with farms in major UK cereals areas warned of "significant risk", and Morocco seen facing "significant" harvest losses. "Fears are...
Kamasova set for Royal return to Morocco
The 2011 Lalla Meryem Cup champion, Zuzana Kamasova, is presented with a silver jewellery box by His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, President of the Hassan II Golf Trophy Society The 18th edition of the Lalla Meryem Cup will once again see the Ladies European...
VALVOLINE NEW SERIES PARTNER FOR WTCC
WTCC Valvoline, the world's first lubricant brand, has signed a multi-year partnership with the FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC). As an Official Series Partner, Valvoline will be promoted around all six European Events and the WTCC Race of Morocco via the...
Morocco Has Undertaken Comprehensive Reforms Leading To Greater Individual Freedoms: Diplomat
New York (UN) - Morocco's ambassador to the United Nations Mohamed Loulichki showcased on Monday the reform process initiated by the Kingdom which led to more individual and social freedoms over the past decade. In Morocco, the reforms undertaken for over a decade...
Lower House Speaker Holds Talks With First Vice-President Of Quebec National Assembly
Rabat - Lower House Speaker Karim Ghellab held on Tuesday in Rabat talks with First Vice-President of Quebec National Assembly Fatima Houda Pepin on parliamentary cooperation prospects. Speaking to the press following the meeting, Pepin said that she examined with...