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The mission of Morocco’s ambassador to France ended without a successor being appointed, in a climate of diplomatic crisis between Rabat and Paris, local media reported on Friday. “In accordance with the High Royal Instructions, it has been decided to terminate the functions of Mr. Mohamed Benchaâboun as Ambassador of …

Prayers are done this Friday in all mosques in Morocco in the hope of bringing rain to the drought-stricken Maghreb country, the Islamic Affairs Ministry announced. On the orders of King Mohammed VI, “the invocation of God for the request for rain” will take place in all mosques, the ministry …

Moroccan King Mohammed VI has appointed Aziz Akhannouch as the country’s new prime minister and asked him to form a government. Aziz Akhannouch is member of the liberal National Rally of Independents (RNI) which emerged as the biggest party in Wednesday’s parliamentary election, crushing the Islamists who had led the …

In Morocco, legislative and local elections are currently being held. No big political rallies could be held because of the coronavirus pandemic. The moderate Islamist Justice and Development Party has led Morocco’s coalition governments over the past decade, but analysts say voters feel that parliament has little meaningful influence, BBC …

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has launched the country’s nationwide coronavirus vaccine campaign, getting his injection at the at the royal palace in the city of Fez. The palace released pictures showing the monarch, wearing a face mask, being jabbed in the arm on Thursday. 🔴His Majesty King Mohammed VI launched, …