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Morocco sentences man to death over MP killing

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A Moroccan court sentenced to death a man over the murder of a member of parliament and jailed his widow, in a case involving sex and money, the government said Tuesday. Abdellatif Merdas, who was a member of the liberal Constitutional Union party, was gunned down near his house in Casablanca in March last year. A local councillor, Hicham Mouchtari,Read more

Royal Air Maroc orders 4 Dreamliners

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Morocco's Royal Air Maroc has ordered four 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft from US aviation giant Boeing for delivery at the end of next year, the two companies said Wednesday. The new aircraft, worth $1.1 billion at list price, would allow the flagship carrier "to expand its services, especially internationally", a Boeing statement said. The delivery "at the end of 2018" would bring to 60 theRead more

HM King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa arrives in Morocco

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His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa arrived in Rabat on a visit to the Kingdom of Morocco. HM the King was welcomed at Rabat International Airport by His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid. HM the King was saluted by the honorary band affiliated with the First Royal Airbase. HM the King was also welcomed by Wali of the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Region Mohammed Mhidia,Read more

South Africa-Morocco: A Friendly Handshake Hides an Uncertain Future

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Following King Mohammed VI’s meeting with South African president Jacob Zuma, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, the 75-year-old president expressed wishes to re-establish diplomatic ties between the two countries. A photo featuring an iconic handshake between the two heads of state bodes well for their respective countries’ economic and diplomatic ties after a 13-year hiatus. However, the diplomatic U-turn is farRead more

UN Security Council to Reexamine Legality of US Recognition of Jerusalem

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Following the US decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel‘s capital, the United Nations Security Council is considering voting on a draft resolution stating that any change to the status of Jerusalem has no legal effect and must be reversed, reported international media on Saturday. The one-page draft resolution was initially proposed by Egypt and was circulated to the 15 membersRead more

Morocco Arrests International Gang Targeting Wealthy and Drug Lords

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The gang, active in major Moroccan cities and abroad, was targeting the wealthy, businessmen and drug barons, capturing them for ransom. According to Moroccan daily Assabah, nine alleged gang members were arrested throughout the operation. The suspects are under the investigation of Casablanca’s Court of Appeal for criminal charges, including kidnapping and ransoming. The arrest was conducted by the CentralRead more

Royal Air Maroc Prepares to Sue Algerian FM With Top French Lawyers

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In early December, Royal Air Maroc said that it would sue Algeria Foreign Minister Abdelkader Messahel for accusing the flag carrier of “transporting something other than passengers,” referring to hashish. Now, the airline is geared, with two high profile French lawyers, to bring Messahel to justice. The case surfaced on October 2, when the top Algerian diplomat claimed during aRead more

4 Dead, 367 Injured on Friday As Palestine Protests Against Trump

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As the fallout continues over President Donald Trump‘s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel‘s capital last week, four Palestinians were killed and around 367 were injured in Friday’s protests in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. During Friday’s prayers, clashes between Palestinians in the West Bank and the Gaza border and Israeli forces turned violent, resulting in tragic fatalities. TheRead more

Three Moroccans to Participate in 2018 Winter Olympic Games in South Korea

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It is time for Moroccans to shine in the upcoming Winter Olympic Games. Moroccan skier Samir Azzimani, also known as Couscous Rocket, along with two other Atlas Lions are ready to take part in the international Olympic Games. The competition will take place from February 9 to 25 in Pyeongchang, in South Korea. Azzimani was the only to represent MoroccoRead more

Zimbabwe’s President-elect Reiterates Support For Polisario

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Shortly after Robert Mugabe stepped down as president of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, the newly appointed president has reiterated his country’s “firm” and “principled” support to the so-called Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. According to Zimbabwean news outlet The Herald, Mnangagwa received on Wednesday Mohamed Yeslem Beissat, a special envoy of Brahim Ghali, the so-called Polisario Front leader. The envoy then affirmedRead more