Morocco king grants pardons ahead of speech
RABAT (AFP) — Morocco's King Mohammed VI on Friday pardoned 14 prisoners and commuted the sentences of 954 others, on the eve of his coronation's 12th anniversary, the justice ministry said. Royal pardons are traditional on Throne Day, which will be marked Saturday in...
Morocco is the United States' oldest friend and first to establish formal relations with the U.S.
Next year will be the 225th anniversary of the formal recognition by the Kingdom of Morocco of the newly created United States of America. In 1777 Morocco became the first country to recognize the thirteen original colonies as a unified sovereign nation and ten years...
Morocco: Gov't, Chile Discuss Cooperation in Renewable Energy Field
Rabat — Secretary general of the Energy and Mining Ministry Mohamed Yahia Zniber and President of the Chilean Senate Guido Girardi Lavin discussed, on Tuesday in Rabat, bilateral cooperation in the field of renewable energy. During the meeting, Zniber highlighted...
Morocco: Burkina Faso's President Extends Condolences to HM the King
Rabat — HM King Mohammed VI received a message of condolence and compassion from Burkina Faso's President Blaise Compaore following the crash, on Tuesday, of a military plane near Guelmim which left several victims. "I express to you the solidarity of the people of...
Morocco: Gov't Calls for Collective International Action to Promote Right to Water
New York — Morocco's ambassador to the UN Mohamed Loulichki urged, Wednesday in New York, a collective international action to promote the right to water and ensure access to that resource for future generations. Speaking at a plenary meeting of the GA on access to...
Morocco: Speaker of Lower House Hands Message From HM the King to New Peruvian President
Lima — Speaker of the House of Representatives (Lower House) handed a written message from HM King Mohammed VI to Ollanta Humala Tasso who was inaugurated on Thursday as Peru's new president. "Humala was glad to receive this message from HM the King and asked us to...
Morocco in the News – July 29, 2011
MENA FN published an article on Morocco’s Youth Minister and his presentation at the United Nations Headquarters where he discussed Morocco’s youths and their achievements in the economic, social and political areas. Also, Magharebia writes about the Moroccan Health...
Sahrawi associations stage sit-in in solidarity with Mustapha Salma Ould Sidi Mouloud
Nouakchott - Several Sahrawi associations staged, on Tuesday in Nouakchott, a sit-in in solidarity with Sahrawi activist Mustapha Salma Ould Sidi Mouloud who is also holding an open sit-in before the UNHCR local bureau. The associations flatly refused the conditions...
Morocco an ideal platform for business towards Africa and Arab world -intl law firm
London - Thanks to the political and economic reforms it has initiated over the past years, Morocco stands as an ideal platform for investment and business towards Africa and the MENA region, said, Thursday, the international law firm Allen & Overy. "For us,...
Leading British law firm to open office in Casablanca
London - Leading British law firm "Norton Rose" announced, in a statement, its decision to open an office in Morocco's economic capital, Casablanca. Casablanca's office, which will open next September, is the second foray of the group into the African continent this...