Tag Archives: Mohammed VI of Morocco
Both diplomatic and economic relations between Morocco and the United States have sometimes evolved in different ways, but they have never witnessed an overall positive development until the current reign of King Mohammed VI. Since his accession to the throne … read more »
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Tagged Hillary Rodham Clinton, IndepthAfrica, King Mohammed, Mohammed VI of Morocco, Morocco, Rabat, United States, Washington, Washington D.C
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On november 6, 2012 in his speech to commemorate the 37th anniverssary of the Green March, King Mohammed presented guidelines that were the first phase in the process of elaborating the new economic and social development model for the Moroccan southern provinces. The … read more »
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Tagged Casablanca, Chakib Benmoussa, Green March, Mohammed VI of Morocco, Morocco, Politics of Morocco, Rabat, Social Council
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The year 2012 witnessed the powerful bilateral relations between France and Morocco and confirmed the continuity of their agreement on major world issues. The quality of the dialogue maintained at the highest level and the shared desire to put their … read more »
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Tagged France, François Hollande, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Jean-Marc Ayrault, King Mohammed, Mali, Mohammed VI of Morocco, Morocco
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King Mohammed VI has always confirmed Morocco’s commitment to the implementation of active cooperation and solidarity with the African space, stressing that the Kingdom has always been committed to the realization of the unity and solidarity of Africa. Morocco is … read more »
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Tagged Benguerir, Green City, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, King Mohammed VI, Marrakech, Mohammed VI of Morocco, Morocco, Sustainable development
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On Friday, November 2, 2012, Assia El Ouadie Known as Mama Assia passed away. A date that the Moroccan and even Arab human rights activists will remember for ever. Everybody will continue to commemorate this exceptional and unique Moroccan lady who … read more »
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Solid, longstanding relations between the United states and Morocco. Throughout history, leaders of both countries have alwys been keen to continue working and coordinating with each other to further develop and expand their bilateral ties. Every time the issue of … read more »
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Tagged Fellow, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, King Mohammed, Mohammed VI of Morocco, Morocco, Non-governmental organization, United States, Washington D.C
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Today we understand more than ever that to build bridges of reconciliation and understanding between people requires an urgent need to build the foundation for cooperation and to establish the spirit of brotherhood and peace among nations. We know also … read more »
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Tagged Al-Andalus, Iberian Peninsula, IndepthAfrica, Maghreb, Mediterranean, Mohammed VI of Morocco, Morocco, North Africa, spain
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The Newtown massacre is the second-deadliest school shooting in U.S. history and one of the deadliest mass shootings around the world. A gunman at Virginia Tech University killed 33, including himself, in 2007. Only Virginia Tech and the mass killings … read more »
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Tagged Barack Obama, Connecticut, IndepthAfrica, Mohammed VI of Morocco, Norway, President of the United States, School shooting, United States, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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By: Said Temsamani On November 9 King Mohammed VI visited the construction site of the Mohammed VI green city, close to Benguerir, a one-off project in Africa that gives a new royal impetus to a megaproject joining modernity and sustainable … read more »
By: Said Temsamani ‘Morocco is like a tree whose roots go deep into the nourishing soil of Africa and breathes through its leaves rustling in the winds of Europe”! The image was suggested by the late Hassan II, in his … read more »
Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters took to the streets in Morocco’s largest city, Casablanca. The rally, organised by trade unions, was believed to be the biggest since a new government took office in January. Those taking part accused Prime … read more »
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Tagged Agence France-Presse, Arab Spring, Casablanca, IndepthAfrica, Islamism, Justice and Development Party, Mohammed VI of Morocco, Morocco, trade union
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Casablanca – A Moroccan court on Friday jailed one of the country’s most famous rappers to one year in prison over a video critical of the police, judicial officials told AFP. Mouad Belghouat, 24, is known for his criticism of … read more »
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Rabat – Morocco’s Communications Minister Mustapha Khelfi called on Friday for talks and a return to calm after violent clashes between youths and police in the northeastern town of Taza, where dozens were injured. “Calm prevails in Taza and we … read more »
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Tagged AFP, Arab World, Friday, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Maps and Views, Mohammed VI of Morocco, Morocco, Taza
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The man set to become Morocco’s first Islamist prime minister said on Friday his government would not try to make women dress more modestly. Abdelilah Benkirane is to lead a coalition government after his Justice and Development Party (PJD) became … read more »
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Tagged Benkirane, Elton John, Fouad Ali el-Himma, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Islamism, Justice and Development Party, Middle East, Mohammed VI of Morocco, Morocco
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November 26, 2011 by benim
Rabat – Ballots for Friday’s parliamentary elections in Morocco featured symbols for each party such as a rose, a dove or a tractor to help illiterate voters identify them. A total of 33 symbols have been employed to represent the … read more »
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November 23, 2011 by benim
Rabat – Moroccans will vote on Friday in parliamentary elections that could change the country’s political landscape, with the possibility of an Islamist party entering government in the wake of the Arab Spring. The elections will also test the democratic … read more »
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November 21, 2011 by benim
Casablanca – Thousands of people urged a boycott of Morocco’s forthcoming election in peaceful rallies on Sunday called by the pro-reform February 20 movement. At least 5 000 people demonstrated in the centre of Casablanca braving driving rain – 2 … read more »
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October 24, 2011 by benim
Thousands of Moroccans demonstrated in cities across the country on Sunday, calling for a boycott of early parliamentary polls next month whose outcome will be key to the future of reforms crafted by the royal palace. The protests are the … read more »
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October 14, 2011 by benim
Safi – A member of Morocco’s pro-reform February 20 Movement died on Wednesday in an early morning protest when he fell from a roof after being manhandled by police, witnesses told AFP. “Mohammed Boudouroua, 38, died when he fell from … read more »
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September 20, 2011 by benim
Rabat – The trial in Morocco of nine suspects in a bomb attack in April that killed 17 people, mainly European tourists, is set to resume on Thursday with bereaved relatives in attendance. The main suspect, 25-year-old Adil El-Atmani, and … read more »
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September 19, 2011 by benim
Casablanca – Morocco’s opposition Unified Socialist Party announced on Monday it would boycott November 25 parliamentary elections called by the king in response to pro-democracy protests. The USP made the decision at an overnight meeting in Casablanca, joining two far-left … read more »
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Morocco’s government has proposed that a parliamentary election take place early in November instead of the scheduled date of September next year, a government minister said on Sunday. Moroccan ruler King Mohammed has said he wants early elections to follow … read more »
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Thousands of Moroccans marched on Sunday to press the Arab world’s longest-ruling dynasty to relinquish more of its sweeping powers and stamp out corruption. The protests coincided with the holding of a centuries-old Be’ya, or allegiance ceremony, where hundreds of … read more »
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Rabat – Hospital and military sources say there were no survivors in an accident that occurred after a military transport plane slammed into a mountainside in bad weather in Morocco. All 80 people on board were killed in the crash … read more »
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RABAT – A military transport plane slammed into a mountainside in bad weather in southern Morocco on Tuesday, killing all 80 people on board, hospital and military sources said. The army said 78 people were killed on the spot and … read more »
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Constitutional reform crafted by Morocco’s king protects human rights better but won’t amount to much unless the state apologises for past abuses and holds to account those responsible, a top rights group said. The Moroccan Human Rights Association (AMDH) also … read more »
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Rabat – A human rights group on Tuesday said Moroccan authorities violated their obligation of impartiality by using religion and the media to promote a “yes” vote in the recent constitutional referendum. “The use of mosques and [Islamic] brotherhoods as … read more »
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Rabat – Morocco’s King Mohammed scored a landslide victory in a referendum on a reformed constitution he proposed to placate “Arab Spring” protests as voters defied critics who said it did little to curb his powers. Preliminary results of Friday’s … read more »
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Morocco’s King Mohammed is widely tipped to win Friday’s referendum on a revised constitution he has offered to placate “Arab Spring” street protests, but a low voter turnout could still spur demands for bolder changes. Morocco’s so-called “February 20″ street … read more »
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Rabat – Moroccan authorities on Thursday urged voters to back reforms curbing the vast powers of King Mohammed VI, on the eve of a referendum on a new constitution offered in the wake of uprisings in the Arab world. “Moroccans … read more »
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