National Debate On Reform Of Justice To Be Launched Late March, Justice Minister Says
Cairo - Justice Minister Mustafa Ramid announced, on Wednesday in Cairo, that the national debate on the reform of justice will be launched by the end of March with the participation of all actors concerned. "The national debate on the reform of justice will be...
Morocco, EU Eager To Reinforce National Priorities
Rabat - Morocco and the Council of Europe agreed to foster national priorities in terms of governance, democracy, human rights and the promotion of the rule of law. This came in a meeting, on Wednesday in Rabat, between Minister delegate to the foreign minister...
EU members support negotiation of fisheries agreement with Morocco
The EP's approval is the next step to validate the agreement. (Photo: EP) EUROPEAN UNION All the countries of the European Union (EU) formally approved to authorize the Commissioner for Fisheries, Maria Damanaki, to resume contacts with Morocco to sign a new fishing...
Commissioner welcomes EP vote allowing Morocco to take part in EU programmes
ENPI EUROMED The European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle has welcomed the European Parliament’s vote in favour of a Protocol, which provides a legal basis for Morocco’s participation in EU programmes. “Today’s vote is...
Thousands rally in solidarity with Middle East and North Africa protesters
Sierra Express Media By: SEM Contributor on February 13, 2012. Thousands of people rallied in cities across the world today to demand respect for human rights in the Middle East and North Africa as part of a global day of action organized by Amnesty International....
New Arab actors versus fresh Cold War
CENGİZ AKTAR c.aktar The international community has struggled with the situation as it has been deciding the best course of action for Syria since last fall.Still, it seems they can’t do much about this unfolding crisis. Nevertheless, we can see some visible changes...
Germany arrests Moroccan suspected of spying
BERLIN Feb 15 (Reuters) - German authorities arrested a 56-year old Moroccan man suspected of spying on Moroccan opposition groups based in Germany, prosecutors said on Wednesday. The man, also a German citizen, is suspected of working for Morocco's intelligence...
Is an Arab Spring in the air for Algeria?
By Lamine Chikhi and Christian Lowe ALGIERS (Reuters) - When Moncef Marzouki, a former dissident transformed by the "Arab Spring" into Tunisia's president, paid an official visit to Algeria on Sunday, red and white Tunisian flags flew from lamp-posts in his honor....
Europe woes spell trouble for Morocco’s economy
* Government spending rise has cushioned economy * But European slump could cut migrant remittances * Growth in exports to Europe slowing * Tourism may also be hit * Balance of payments may worsen in 2012 By Souhail Karam TANGIER, Morocco, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Boarding...
Morocco struggles with unemployment
BBC News -Like many parts of the Middle East and North Africa, Morocco suffers from a problem with joblessness among its young people and more than a quarter of graduates are unemployed. While many blame the government, employers point the finger at the country's...