Countries

Morocco ex-minister sentenced to jail after ‘adultery’ video

Rabat – A Moroccan former rights minister who became an outspoken government critic was sentenced to three years in prison on... Read more

24 Feb, 2022

Countries

Jailed Moroccan journalist rejects espionage charge

Casablanca – Jailed Moroccan journalist and rights activist Omar Radi, appealing a conviction for espionage, denied on Tuesday delivering sensitive... Read more

23 Feb, 2022

Algeria

Morocco creates new military zone along Algeria border

Rabat – Morocco has established a new military zone bordering Algeria, a Moroccan military publication said Monday, amid mounting... Read more

22 Feb, 2022

Business

Israel, Morocco hope to quadruple trade exchange

Rabat – Israel and Morocco are seeking to nearly quadruple their annual trade to more than $500 million, Israel’s... Read more

22 Feb, 2022

Business

Moroccans protest against high fuel prices and soaring inflation

Casablanca – Protests broke out in several Moroccan cities on Sunday as people rallied against rising prices and to commemorate... Read more

21 Feb, 2022

Business

Israel’s economy minister visits Morocco to cement trade ties

Rabat – An Israeli minister arrived in Morocco on Sunday for a visit aimed at developing economic and trade ties,... Read more

21 Feb, 2022

Countries

Raja Casablanca win as other CAF Champions League giants struggle

Johannesburg – Raja Casablanca, captained by 35-year-old Mohsine Moutaouali, were the only club among eight seeded to reach the CAF... Read more

20 Feb, 2022

Agriculture

Morocco announces $1 billion drought relief plan

Rabat – Morocco said on Wednesday it will launch a nearly $1 billion aid programme to help its agriculture industry,... Read more

17 Feb, 2022

Countries

Morocco ‘sex for grades’ lecturer jailed for a year, lawyer says

Rabat – A Moroccan court has jailed a lecturer for a year for sexually harassing a female student, a lawyer... Read more

13 Feb, 2022

Countries

Chelsea’s Ziyech ‘will not return’ to Morocco duty after Cup of Nations snub

Rabat – Morocco attacker Hakim Ziyech said on Tuesday he would be dedicating his energy on his club Chelsea, and... Read more

9 Feb, 2022