Morocco targets import lobbies in crackdown on public contract abuses

Morocco has launched a sweeping audit of public procurement contracts dominated by import-reliant companies, as part of a broader effort to dismantle monopolistic practices and address financial crimes linked to the public supply chain. The initiative, …

Colts make scouting department changes after Morocco Brown's departure

The United States announces the transfer of AFRICOM headquarters to Morocco

But why is AFRICOM not based in Africa? During the House Armed Services Committee hearing entitled ‘U.S. Military Posture and National Security Challenges in the Greater Middle East and Africa,‘ General Michael Langley said that the US military was …

Travel: How to receive the royal treatment in Morocco

Here’s looking at you, kid. I mean, Your Majesty. In the real Casablanca — not the acclaimed 1942 Oscar-winning movie — I soaked like a queen in a rose petal-strewn warm bath at the Art Deco glamorous Royal Mansour hotel owned by, ahem …  Morocco’s King …

Morocco Harvests 21% of Cereal Crops as Season Recovers

Rabat – After years of uncertainty and drought complications, Morocco’s agricultural season started showing some signs of promise.  On Tuesday, Minister of Agriculture Ahmed El Bouari told members of the House of Councillors that the season has proven “ …

South African Party Recognizes Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Western Sahara

Doha – The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party of South Africa, led by former president Jacob Zuma, has decisively rejected the Polisario Front and forcefully endorsed Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for the Sahara. This bold stance directly confronts the long-held …

Morocco to Launch New Automated Radar System to Catch Speeding in Both Directions

Rabat – Morocco will roll out a new automated radar system that can detect speeding violations in both traffic directions. The National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) announced the move on Tuesday, saying the new road safety measure will begin on June 16.  The …

Morocco to Deploy Signal Jammers to Combat Cheating in Baccalaureate Exams

Doha – Education Minister Mohamed Saïd Berrada announced Tuesday that his department plans to implement electronic solutions to combat cheating in baccalaureate examinations. The ministry is particularly looking at mobile phone jamming technology starting …

Temwa Chawinga, Chimwemwe Madise ruled out of Morocco clash

US-based Malawi Women’s National Football Team striker Temwa Chawinga and TP Mazembe defender Chimwemwe Madise have been ruled out of the international friendly match against Morocco next week due to club commitments. The Scorchers will face Morocco’s …

Morocco F-35s deal could agitate neighbours

The deal for 32 aircraft has been given the go ahead by Israel, which has a big say on Arab nations buying the advanced fighter, is estimated to be around $17 billion over 45 years that would include procurement and maintenance costs. Sources at IDEX in …