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French Journalists on Trial for ‘Trying to Blackmail' Moroccan King

Two French journalists will go on trial Monday in Paris on suspicion of trying to blackmail Morocco's King Mohammed VI, demanding €2 million in 2015 in exchange for not publishing a damaging book about the monarch. The case dates back to the summer of 2015, which saw secret meetings in…

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Rabat Hosts Arabic Theater Festival after Two-Year Postponement

The 13th edition of the Arabic Theater Festival is set to kick off on Tuesday at Casablanca’s Mohammed VI Theater after a two-year hiatus caused by the pandemic. The organizers hope this year’s edition will meet the standards of the Arabic and Moroccan theaters, as the strategies and efforts of…

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Morocco King Congratulates Macron, Hails Performance of Moroccan Football Team

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI held a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron following Wednesday’s 2022 World Cup semi-finals match between France and Morocco. Mohammed congratulated Macron for France's triumph which has put the team into the World Cup final. The call came on the eve of the visit of…

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Morocco Launches $13 Bn Green Investment for Phosphate Complex

The Moroccan government signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cherif Phosphate Office (OCP) related to the new "green investment program." King Mohammed VI presided over the signing ceremony that was held at the Royal Palace in Rabat on Saturday. The $13 billion investment plan covers the period between 2023…

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Morocco's King, UN’s Guterres Discuss Sahara Issue

Morocco's King Mohammed VI discussed with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres the Sahara issue on Wednesday. King Mohammed received the UN chief at the royal palace in Rabat, said a statement from the royal court. King Mohammed reiterated Morocco’s unwavering position in support of resolving the dispute through the autonomy plan…

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Morocco’s Mohammed VI, Britain’s Charles III Hold Telephone Conversation

Morocco's King Mohammed VI held a telephone conversation on Tuesday with British King Charles III, a statement from the Moroccan Royal Cabinet revealed. During the phone call, the Moroccan King reiterated his congratulations to King Charles III on his accession to the throne and also his sincere condolences on the…

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Algeria Expects Record Attendance of Arab Leaders in Upcoming Summit

Seventeen Arab leaders are expected to participate in the upcoming 31st Arab Summit, which will be held in Algiers on Nov. 1-2, according to Algerian media. All About Algeria e-newspaper underlined the attendance of Morocco’s King Mohammed VI and his son Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, in light of the unprecedented…

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Saudi Leadership Receives Messages from King of Morocco

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received on Monday messages from Morocco’s King Mohammed VI. The messages tackled the close bilateral relations between the kingdoms and ways to bolster them in various fields. The messages were…

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Morocco Invited to Arab League Summit in Algeria

Morocco received on Tuesday an invitation to attend the Arab League summit in Algeria in November. Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune issued an invitation letter to Moroccan King Mohammed VI to join the summit. Algerian Justice Minister Abderachid Tabi traveled to Morocco’s capital Rabat on Tuesday to hand-deliver the invitation to…

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King of Morocco Congratulates Saudi Leadership on 92nd National Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received a cable of congratulations from Morocco’s King Mohammed VI on the occasion of Saudi Arabia's 92nd National Day, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Sunday. King Mohammed wished King Salman and the Saudi people more progress and prosperity. He…

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Nigeria, Morocco to Implement Gas Pipeline Project

The gas crisis in Europe has worsened as a result of Russia’s war on Ukraine, turning the attention to the project to transport Nigeria's gas to Europe via Morocco. Morocco’s King Mohammed VI and Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari agreed to the gas pipeline project in December 2016 and launched feasibility…

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Moroccan King to Attend Arab League Summit in Algeria

Morocco's King Mohammed VI will participate in the Arab League Summit to be held in Algeria early next November, senior diplomatic sources told Asharq Al-Awsat on Monday. The sources said that the Moroccan authorities spoke with several Gulf countries to inform them of the King’s participation in the Arab Algiers…

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Morocco’s King Pardons 588 Convicts

Marking Youth Day, Morocco's King Mohammed VI has granted his pardon to 588 convicts, revealed a statement by the ministry of justice. A total of 15 inmates benefited from pardon over their remaining prison term. Up to 391 prisoners had their prison terms reduced. One inmate had her prison sentences…

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Morocco’s King Urges Partners for 'Unequivocal' Support over W. Sahara

Morocco's King Mohammed VI has called on his country's partners to "clarify" their position over the disputed Western Sahara territory and offer "unequivocal" support. "I would like to send a clear message to the world: the Sahara issue is the prism through which Morocco views its international environment," he said…

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King Mohammed VI Pardons 542 Convicts

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI granted a royal pardon to 542 convicts in commemoration of the Morocco’s Revolution of the King and the People of 1956. The Justice Ministry issued a press release on Friday stating that the list of beneficiaries of the royal pardon includes 433 detainees, 12 of who…

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Unpacking the power plays over Western Sahara

The western Mediterranean region has recently witnessed an intensifying set of diplomatic and economic stand-offs between neighbours Morocco, Algeria, and Spain.

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Morocco's King Reiterates Openness to Restoring Ties with Algeria

Morocco's King Mohammed VI used an address on Saturday to "once again" reiterate his openness to restoring ties with Algeria, which broke off diplomatic relations with Rabat last year. "We aspire to work with the Algerian presidency so that Morocco and Algeria can work hand in hand to establish normal…

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US-Africa Business Summit Focuses on Joint Future Building

The US-Africa Business Summit concluded its activities in Morocco’s Marrakech city on Friday. Themed “Building the Future,” the summit was organized under the patronage of King Mohammed VI and in partnership with the “Corporate Council on Africa” (CCA). It brought together 2,500 participants, including a large US government delegation, African…

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US-Africa Business Summit in Marrakech Seeks to Create Sustainable Partnerships

Morocco’s Marrakech city is scheduled to host the US-Africa Business Summit 2022 between July 19 and 22. The event, which will be held under the patronage of King Mohammed VI, will bring together more than one thousand participants, including entrepreneurs and prime ministers. It aims to create resilient and sustainable…

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Morocco's King Tests Positive for COVID

King Mohammed VI of Morocco has tested positive for COVID-19 but has exhibited no symptoms, his doctor said on Thursday. The king will be on sick leave for a couple of days, his doctor Lahcen Belyamani said in a statement carried by state media.

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Rabat Hosts 27th Edition of International Book, Publishing Fair

Morocco is scheduled to host the 27th edition of the International Book and Publishing Fair (SIEL) in the capital Rabat during the period between June 3 and 12. Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid said this edition is a launching point to a world of knowledge. He…

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Mali nonuplets: one year old and already a happy handful

The birth of Mali’s nonuplets – nine babies born at the same time – was such an unusual event that some believed it was a hoax. But as they marked their first birthday this week they're all in good health and the family hopes to head back home to Timbuktu…

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King Salman Receives Phone Call from King of Jordan

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Wednesday a telephone call from Jordan's King Abdullah II on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, reported the Saudi Press Agency. King Salman had received telephone calls from several Arab leaders on the occasion of Eid. He received calls…

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Morocco, Nigeria Seeking Funding For Gas Pipeline To North Africa, Europe

Nigeria’s Minister of Petroleum Resources Timipre Sylva said Tuesday that his country and Morocco are still securing funds for a huge offshore pipeline project to transport Nigerian gas to North Africa and Europe. Four years ago, Morocco’s King Mohammed VI and Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari agreed on the mega-project to…

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