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Libya and Morocco: two very different responses to catastrophe

The aftermath of an earthquake in Morocco and flooding in Libya has shown up the state of the two nations

The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: What explains Libya and Morocco’s very different responses to catastrophe?

In today’s newsletter: The two north African nations, separated by only 2,000km, have had very different responses to their flooding and earthquake – and civilians are losing out

The Guardian - UK

In a Marrakesh hospital, Morocco’s quake survivors ponder what comes next

Half of the village of Ijjoukak are believed to have died. Survivors there are unsure how they’ll pick up the pieces.

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King of Morocco visits earthquake patients at Marrakech , kissing one on head and donating blood

Morocco's King Mohammed VI is showing solidarity with his suffering nation as it counts the dead from a powerful earthquake, visiting some of the injured at a hospital in Marrakech, not far from the epicenter

The Independent UK

NGOs say French aid for quake victims blocked by Morocco

French associations and NGOs are still waiting for the green light from the Moroccan government to provide emergency aid to villages in the Atlas Mountains that have been destroyed following a violent earthquake that has killed more than 2,000 people.

Radio France Internationale

More Than 2000 People Were Killed, Israel Gears Up To Send Aid To Quake-stricken Morocco

More than 2,000 people killed in Morocco's earthquake, Israel prepares to send search and rescue personnel and humanitarian aid

Zenger

‘Thoughts and prayers’: World reacts to Morocco’s devastating earthquake

Condolences and offers of support pour in from around the world after Morocco’s deadly earthquake.

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Behind Mohammed VI’s push for a more Amazigh Morocco

Amazigh identity, culture and language have been promoted by the state in recent years, a reversal of past policies.

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‌Moroccan Jailed For Criticizing Peace With Israel‌

Man jailed for posts criticizing king over Morocco's normalization of ties with Israel

Zenger

Israel-Morocco Relations Strengthened As Netanyahu Receives Invitation From King Mohammed VI

Recognition of Western Sahara sovereignty paves way for enhanced ties and disrupts Iran's activities in North Africa.

Zenger

Morocco's king thanks Israeli PM for backing claim on Western Sahara

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has invited Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for an official visit, after Israel formally recognised Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed territory of Western Sahara.

Radio France Internationale

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI Invites Israeli PM Netanyahu For First-ever Visit

Morocco invites Israeli PM Netanyahu for historic visit after recognition of Western Sahara sovereignty

Zenger

Moroccan Adviser And Canadian Professor Receive Israeli Presidential Medal Of Honor

Senior adviser to King of Morocco and renowned Canadian law professor recognized for combating global antisemitism.

Zenger

Marrakech Declared Islamic World's Capital of Culture in 2024

Rabat is the Culture Capital of the Islamic World for 2024, announced ICESCO Director General Salim al-Malik. The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) announced the closing ceremony of its year-long program of activities, including artistic and cultural events and celebrations, such as the International Museum and Exhibition…

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Moroccan King Grants Royal Pardon for 1,518 Convicts

Moroccan King Mohammed VI pardoned 1,518 people, including 17 convicts in terrorism and extremism cases, on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. The Ministry of Justice stated that 1,270 detainees were included in the royal pardon, in addition to pardoning 411 inmates for their remaining sentences, 858 who had their prison…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Morocco’s King Inaugurates Psychosocial Rehabilitation Center in Casablanca

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI oversaw on Wednesday the inauguration of the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Center at Casablanca’s Ibn Rochd University Hospital. The project, carried out by Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity, illustrates the special interest King Mohammed grants to the promotion of the health sector in Morocco. The King took the…

Radio France Internationale

French journalists guilty of blackmailing Moroccan king

Two French journalists found guilty by a Paris court of extortion and blackmail against the king of Morocco have been given a 12-month suspended prison sentence and fined €10,000 each.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Morocco Joins Spain-Portugal 2030 World Cup Bid

King Mohammed VI of Morocco announced on Tuesday that his country had joined the bid by Spain and Portugal to host the centenary World Cup in 2030. King Mohammed made the announcement in a message delivered as he was named the winner of the African Football Confederation 2022 Award of…

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US Commends Morocco’s Role in Stabilizing the Region

A delegation of US Senators has described Morocco as "a stabilizing force in a volatile region". "We express our deep appreciation to King Mohammed VI for his commitment to strengthening relations between the US and Morocco, and for his key role in advancing peace, prosperity, and security across and throughout…

Reuters

Morocco's king unable to travel due to a cold, palace says

King Mohammed VI of Morocco has caught a cold and has been advised by his doctor to avoid travelling and to take medical rest for several days, the state news agency reported on Wednesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Moroccan King, Gabonese President Discuss Bilateral Ties

Morocco's King Mohammed VI has started an African tour that includes Gabon. The King is expected to visit Senegal on Monday where he would meet President Macky Sall, according to Asharq Al-Awsat sources. King Mohammed VI held talks on Wednesday with Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba at the Presidential Palace…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Spain’s PM Heads to Morocco at Head of Large Delegation

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez traveled to Rabat on Wednesday along with 11 ministers for a meeting with Moroccan government officials. The visit comes 10 months after Sánchez went to meet Moroccan King Mohammed VI and put an end to a diplomatic crisis that had erupted in 2021 regarding Morocco's…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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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