• A general view of damage in the historic city of Marrakech, following a powerful earthquake in Morocco, September 9, 2023. (gulfnews.com)
  • On 26 and 27 January 2023, the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) held a two-day workshop in Rabat to consult with Moroccan authorities in charge of preventing and combating the threats stemming from potential chemical weapons attacks conducted by violent non-state actors. (unicri.it)
  • Secretary Blinken's Call with Moroccan Foreign Minister Bourita READOUT MAY 14, 2023 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita to review regional and global developments and emphasize his ongoing commitment to further strengthening the U.S.-Morocco bilateral security and economic partnership. (usembassy.gov)
  • Politically, Qatar supports Moroccan claims on Western Sahara, although political relations have historically been sporadic due to Qatar's cordial relations with Algeria and perceived biases perpetuated by its global news corporation, Al Jazeera. (wikipedia.org)
  • Qatar has confirmed its support for Morocco over Western Sahara, however their support is sporadic and unstable due to perceived bias news from Al Jazeera and its interview with a number of Sahrawi dissidents opposing Moroccan Government. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, media activists framed it as the latest action taken by Moroccan authorities against journalists. (ap.org)
  • I saw the news on a website based outside of Morocco and aimed really at the English-speaking Moroccan diaspora. (pulitzercenter.org)
  • During a Press conference held at the Royal Moroccan Federation in Rabat, the organisers announced the ride and other technical details to the public. (endurance.net)
  • Although the Moroccan government owns many of the main media outlets, other organizations additionally contribute to the media scene through projects related to humanitarian and economic development. (internhq.com)
  • Morocco recalled its ambassador to Saudi Arabia for consultations, indicating apparent cracks in relations between the traditional Sunni Muslim allies over Yemen, Qatar and Western Sahara, Moroccan media said Friday. (telesurenglish.net)
  • Tension in Moroccan-Saudi relations has been silently brewing since the rise to power of Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, the Gulf kingdom's de facto ruler, political analysts in Morocco say. (telesurenglish.net)
  • RABAT -- The Moroccan police seized 4.635 tonnes of cannabis and arrested two suspects with alleged links to a drug trafficking network, the official news agency MAP reported Sunday. (bignewsnetwork.com)
  • Perejil has been at the centre of a spat between the two countries since 11 July when Morocco sent a dozen Moroccan soldiers to occupy the uninhabited island. (bbc.co.uk)
  • The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Near East Plant Protection Organization (NEPPO), in collaboration with the National Office of Food Safety (ONSSA) at the Moroccan Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests are organizing a regional workshop on the production, conservation, and utilization of certified propagation materials for fruit trees in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) in Rabat, Morocco, this week. (fao.org)
  • Dozens of human rights activists demonstrated in front of the Moroccan parliament building in the capital Rabat on Monday in protest against the visit of the Chief of Staff of the Israeli occupation army, Aviv Kochavi. (almanar.com.lb)
  • In a post on the social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, he writes: "My deepest condolences to our Moroccan friends. (sky.com)
  • Pictures on Moroccan media have shown Rayan huddled at the bottom of the disused well, which narrows as it descends from 45 cm (18 inches) wide at the top, preventing rescuers from descending. (alarabiya.net)
  • On Saturday, Nathalie Fustier, the UN resident coordinator in Rabat, said the UN stood ready to help the Moroccan government. (middleeasteye.net)
  • The Foundation stated that the rehabilitation of the National Oncology Institute, in collaboration with the University Hospital of Rabat, is ongoing and work is continuing on schedule, adding that the construction works of the regional oncology center of Meknes are completed to 99 pc and that the center is set to open in April 2014. (contrelecancer.ma)
  • The 1,002 responses gave a response rate of 75% (≈17% of the entire staff of the University Hospital of Rabat). (cdc.gov)
  • Activists protest in Morocco a visit by Israeli Army Chief Aviv Kochavi (Monday, July 18, 2022). (almanar.com.lb)
  • Rescuers work to reach a five-year old boy trapped in a well in the northern hill town of Chefchaouen, Morocco February 4, 2022. (alarabiya.net)
  • RABAT, Sept 9 (Reuters) - A powerful earthquake in Morocco's High Atlas mountains toppled buildings and sent people fleeing their homes in several cities late on Friday, residents said, and a local official said dozens of people had been killed. (yomiuri.co.jp)
  • The death toll from a powerful earthquake that struck central Morocco on Friday night has risen to over 800 with nearly 672 people injured, including 205 in serious condition, according to a preliminary report from the country's interior ministry. (tradearabia.com)
  • At least 296 people were killed as a result of a powerful earthquake in Morocco late Friday evening, the Ministry of the Interior of the country said. (phulwariya.com)
  • Mansouri did not respond to a request for comment from Reuters and the Saudi embassy in Rabat declined to comment. (telesurenglish.net)
  • The Ghana Embassy, Rabat-Morocco, represents the Republic of Ghana, its interests, citizens and nationals that wish to travel to Ghana. (ghanaembassy-morocco.com)
  • In March 2021, Morocco withdrew contact with the German embassy in Rabat, citing "deep disagreements" with Berlin. (sky.com)
  • Other U.S. government agencies work with Morocco, with offices in the Embassy. (usembassy.gov)
  • In June 2000, Morocco withdrew its ambassador to Doha in response to Qatar casting a vote for Germany rather than Morocco in the host selection for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. (wikipedia.org)
  • Morocco froze relations following the outbreak of the second Palestinian intifada in 2000. (almanar.com.lb)
  • In a subsequent op-ed, Aubouard said the two went to Morocco following this month's devastating earthquake that killed nearly 3,000 people . (ap.org)
  • In a separate development Wednesday, Morocco's National Press Board published a formal complaint to France's Council for Journalistic Ethics and Mediation against two media outlets, the satiric weekly Charlie Hebdo and the daily Libération, saying their reporting had violated ethical norms and spread fake news while attacking Morocco and its institutions for their earthquake response. (ap.org)
  • After the earthquake, France was not among the four countries chosen by Morocco for search-and-rescue assistance - a move scrutinized in both French and international media. (ap.org)
  • Rescuers dug through rubble for survivors in collapsed houses in remote mountain villages of Morocco on Saturday, in the wake of the country's deadliest earthquake for more than six decades, which killed more than 1,300 people and left many homeless. (gulfnews.com)
  • Morocco on Saturday declared three days of national mourning after the deadly earthquake overnight killed more than 1,000 people, an announcement from the royal palace said. (gulfnews.com)
  • The local Goud.ma news site reported up to 50 people had died, citing unnamed officials in the earthquake-hit region. (yomiuri.co.jp)
  • The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has expressed its condolences and sympathy to the government and people of the Kingdom of Morocco for the earthquake that hit the country and led to the death and injury of hundreds of people. (tradearabia.com)
  • Bahrain's His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of condolences to His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco, over the victims of the earthquake in Morocco that has killed and injured hundreds of people. (tradearabia.com)
  • More than 2,400 people have been killed after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Morocco. (sky.com)
  • We're ending our live coverage of the Morocco earthquake for today - thank you for following along. (sky.com)
  • The deployment of international search and rescue teams in Morocco following Friday's earthquake is not being coordinated through the United Nations' disaster response system, Middle East Eye has learned. (middleeasteye.net)
  • Members of the team arrived in Morocco within 24 hours of the earthquake, he said. (middleeasteye.net)
  • People in Rabat, about 350 km (220 miles) north of Ighil, and in the coastal town of Imsouane, about 180 km to its west, also fled their homes, fearing a stronger quake, according to Reuters witnesses. (gulfnews.com)
  • Some videos shared on social media, which Reuters could not immediately verify, appeared to show at least one building collapsing and rubble in the streets. (yomiuri.co.jp)
  • People in Rabat, about 350 kilometers north of Igil, and the coastal town of Imsouan, about 180 kilometers to the west, also left their homes for fear of a stronger quake, witnesses told Reuters. (phulwariya.com)
  • The new law raised concerns of a further crackdown on media after a Reuters investigation showed how pressure from authorities and self-censorship has transformed mainstream Turkish media. (arabnews.com)
  • Strong tremors were also felt in the coastal cities of Rabat, Casablanca and Essaouira. (gulfnews.com)
  • A few weeks after I arrived in Morocco in early August, hundreds of women staged a mass sit-in in Casablanca to protest the sexual assault of a young woman on a public bus. (pulitzercenter.org)
  • Morocco says it has dismantled many jihadist cells -- including 18 from 2011 to 2013 -- since a series of suicide attacks that killed 33 people in Casablanca in May 2003. (thedailystar.net)
  • According to a statement of the Foundation, released at the end of the Council, the 2013 results were marked by the completion and launch of two Gynecologic Oncology centers in Rabat and Casablanca, and the launch of four reproductive health centers for the diagnosis of breast and cervical cancer in Hay Mohammadi, Ain Sbaa, Mohammedia, and Tangier. (contrelecancer.ma)
  • The distribution of vehicles across the kingdom was uneven, with 50% of vehicles registered in the Casablanca-Settat or the Rabat-Kénitra regions. (oxfordbusinessgroup.com)
  • 5 March 2024, Rabat, Morocco -- In a world facing numerous challenges, achieving universal health coverage remains crucial. (who.int)
  • Relations further soured when Berlin again refused to support Morocco's claim on the Western Sahara, leading Rabat to withdraw its ambassadors from the German capital. (sky.com)
  • HRH Princess Lalla Salma, Chairwoman of the Lalla Salma Foundation for Cancer Prevention and Treatment chaired, Thursday in Rabat, the Board of Directors of the Lalla Salma Foundation. (contrelecancer.ma)
  • Implementation of a pilot cervical cancer screening program based on single visit approach and improving capacity for breast cancer early diagnosis in Benin, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, and Senegal - Funded by Lalla Salma Foundation, Morocco. (who.int)
  • Determinants of delayed referral at the oncology centre and late stage at diagnosis in Morocco - Funded by Lalla Salma Foundation, Morocco. (who.int)
  • Tensions have spiked lately between Morocco and France, with Rabat recalling the kingdom's ambassador to France at the start of the year, without sending a replacement. (ap.org)
  • HM King Hamad's initiative reflects the strong historic ties between the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Morocco, and their people, and is an embodiment of the kingdom's approach of solidarity with other countries in such difficult times. (tradearabia.com)
  • In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Müller linked their expulsions to broader concerns about retaliation against journalists in Morocco. (ap.org)
  • Facebook and Twitter are often the best places to find news in Morocco and also to understand how a segment of civil society is reacting to it. (pulitzercenter.org)
  • During the 2017 Qatari diplomatic crisis, Morocco offered to mediate the dispute, and even sent humanitarian aid to Qatar, which had been banned from using the land, air and sea routes belonging to several of its neighboring countries. (wikipedia.org)
  • Morocco, 2017. (pulitzercenter.org)
  • Displeased with Morocco's neutrality, certain media outlets in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, two of the blockading countries, have brought up the issue of Western Saharan independence in an attempt to influence Morocco to support the boycott of Qatar. (wikipedia.org)
  • Morocco has suspended its participation in the Saudi Arabia-led military coalition in Yemen , government officials said. (telesurenglish.net)
  • Ambassador Mustapha Mansouri confirmed the recall to news website Le360, adding that Morocco and Saudi Arabia are bound by strong and longstanding ties that are currently undergoing a "transient crisis", Le360 reported. (telesurenglish.net)
  • Morocco did not voice support for Saudi Arabia in the wake of the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi agents at a Saudi consulate in Istanbul last year, an incident that damaged Riyadh's reputation internationally. (telesurenglish.net)
  • The conference was attended by Breef general secretary Ghalib Al Alawi, assistant general secretary Dr Khalid Hassan, Shaikh Nasser's Media and Information Centre director Tawfiq Salehi and secretary Hameed Faridi of Morocco. (endurance.net)
  • Journalism and Media Studies Centre The University of Hong Kong Hong Kong China. (scilifelab.se)
  • Centre for Film and Media Studies University of Cape Town Cape Town South Africa. (scilifelab.se)
  • It was deemed an appropriate venue for the show's base of operations due to Morocco's lenient media laws relative to its neighbors. (wikipedia.org)
  • Writing in the media, Khalid Cherkaoui Semmouni, Specialist in Political and Security questions in the Sahel, explains that popular support for the military in Niger which followed that of Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea endangers spreading to more countries in West Africa, such as Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, and others countries in the region. (dehai.org)
  • LAUSANNE, December 4, 2019 - 309 works from Africa have been submitted to the AIPS Sport Media Awards. (aipsawards.com)
  • French President Emmanuel Macron in a video on social media later appealed for an end to controversies that "divide and complicate" things at "such a tragic moment. (ap.org)
  • It sent debris flying into narrow alleyways and items tumbling off shelves, according to video posted on social media. (gulfnews.com)
  • I was living in the capital of Rabat at the time of the protest and learned about it and the video of the assault from social media . (pulitzercenter.org)
  • Coverage will be in traditional media as well as social media and online. (dfat.gov.au)
  • The stories and social media posts will indicate CAAR's support. (dfat.gov.au)
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  • On social media, she has wished that "every Zionist burn in the hottest pit of hell. (blogspot.com)
  • Kochavi arrived in Morocco as part of the framework to strengthen military and security cooperation between Tel Aviv and Rabat, which started to take shape in April 2020. (almanar.com.lb)
  • The government in Morocco is the fourth Arab regime to normalize relations with the Zionist entity since 2020, after the UAE, Bahrain and Sudan. (almanar.com.lb)
  • This article also features in The Report: Morocco 2020 . (oxfordbusinessgroup.com)
  • Journalism & Media internships in Morocco provide excellent scope to gain reputable experience. (internhq.com)
  • Suitable for students and recent graduates, with relevant studies related to journalism, media, communications, or a related field. (internhq.com)
  • Internships in Journalism & Media provide essential real-world experience, to excel in a competitive career. (internhq.com)
  • There is a broad portfolio of placements available for Journalism & Media internships in Morocco. (internhq.com)
  • To receive your Journalism & Media internship placement in Morocco - once you have confirmed your participation - you'll be asked to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter. (internhq.com)
  • This was followed by the revocation of two more journalists' accreditation in 2009, and in October 2010, the authorities officially revoked the accreditation of all of Al Jazeera's Morocco-based journalists. (wikipedia.org)
  • PARIS (AP) - Two French journalists have been expelled from Morocco this week in a move denounced by media outlets and press freedom advocates. (ap.org)
  • Assist and learn from local marketers, media professionals, and journalists in Morocco. (internhq.com)
  • Speaking on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak publicly about the issue, two officials told the Associated Press Thursday that Rabat had also recalled its ambassador to the kingdom, saying the country would not take part in any military interventions or ministerial meetings with the coalition. (telesurenglish.net)
  • Late on Tuesday the Spanish Government recalled its ambassador to Morocco, Fernando Arias Salgado, after Rabat failed to respond to a letter from Madrid urging the Moroccans to vacate the island. (bbc.co.uk)
  • I then spent a month talking to some of the leading feminist scholars and activists in Morocco to understand why. (pulitzercenter.org)
  • The report, prepared with the participation of the five Maghreb countries (Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco and Tunisia) and in collaboration with the Secretariat of the Arab Maghreb Union, identifies the specific barriers to trade, and proposes a detailed plan to overcome them. (worldbank.org)
  • From January 15 through February 28, 2010, a structured, self-administered, anonymous questionnaire was distributed to a convenience sample of 1,332 healthcare workers in 5 public hospitals in Rabat, Morocco. (cdc.gov)
  • and the Dh5bn ($520.9m), 60-km Rabat-to-Tit Mellil highway, which will alleviate traffic between the economic and political capitals. (oxfordbusinessgroup.com)
  • Hosted in the capital city of Rabat, you'll find many organizations involved in social and cultural issues. (internhq.com)
  • A six-hour drive away in the capital Rabat, a government official insisted that better times were around the corner for cannabis growers. (amandlanews.com)
  • Morocco, a member of the Arab coalition in Yemen's war, no longer participates in military operations and did not attend the alliance's recent military maneuvers and ministerial meetings, the minister said. (telesurenglish.net)
  • The agreement, which came at the conclusion of a ministerial workshop on trade facilitation in Rabat, Morocco, is a formula for further economic integration, with the promise of efficiency gains for local producers, and the creation of a regional market of more than 90 million consumers. (worldbank.org)
  • A $2 billion joint venture between Qatar's sovereign wealth fund and Morocco was established in 2011. (wikipedia.org)
  • Journalist visit to ICARDA/Morocco by a national video journalist from The ABC and The Crawford Fund to report on innovative food security research underway, supported by, and of interest to Australia, Morocco and the world. (dfat.gov.au)
  • Qatar had uncertain relations with Morocco in the years proceeding Hamad's succession, mainly due to Qatar's existing relations with Algeria and Al Jazeera's unfavorable coverage of Morocco. (wikipedia.org)
  • Health authorities also called on people to donate blood to help victims, reported CNN , citing local TV media. (tradearabia.com)
  • In 1981, Qatar and Morocco signed a media agreement which entailed co-operation and exchange of news and data between the two countries' media organizations. (wikipedia.org)
  • DIRAMAKINI covers the latest and breaking news of United Republic of Tanzania and the world all the time, with politics, business, technology, life, sports and all aspects of life.Specializing in online news services,PR activities and all services related with media. (co.tz)
  • Rabat, June 14, 2012 - The five countries of the Maghreb region have agreed on a comprehensive plan to boost lagging regional trade, with investments in critical infrastructure, the harmonization of customs procedures and the cross border expansion of logistics and transport services. (worldbank.org)
  • Upgrades in transport and logistics infrastructure have been key to driving economic growth in Morocco in recent years. (oxfordbusinessgroup.com)
  • King Mohammed VI of Morocco, who assumed power in 1999, made his first official visit to Qatar in June 2002. (wikipedia.org)
  • Journalist in a sea of wheat at ICARDA, Rabat. (dfat.gov.au)
  • Nabila is not only a seasoned journalist with a great passion and curiosity for the news and current affairs, but she has a presence on camera that is very hard to find," said Brian Conniff, President of Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN) which manages and operates Alhurra. (usagm.gov)
  • This rewarding feedback comes after a fruitful year of new initiatives in the continent for AIPS, with the first African edition of the Journalist on the Podium, which awarded in Cairo experienced personalities who covered the African Cup of Nations, alongside the inspiring Young Reporter Program in Morocco, on the occasion of the 2019 African Games Rabat. (aipsawards.com)
  • We have reached out to the government of Morocco to offer UN support in search and rescue, coordination of humanitarian assistance and health," she said. (middleeasteye.net)
  • The protest was called by the popular National Action Group for Palestine, which opposes normalization between Morocco and the occupation regime. (almanar.com.lb)
  • The Zionist entity and Morocco signed a security memorandum of understanding at the end of November last year during the visit of Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz to Rabat. (almanar.com.lb)
  • Morocco - the world's top producer of hashish according to the United Nations - lies on Europe's doorstep and is potentially well placed to become a top legitimate exporter. (amandlanews.com)
  • In the hills of northern Morocco, vast cannabis fields are ready for harvest, but farmers complain that a government plan to market the crop legally is yet to deliver them any benefits. (amandlanews.com)
  • The state estimates that growers could receive some 12 percent of revenues from regulated cannabis production, compared to just four percent on the black market, according to state news agency MAP. (amandlanews.com)
  • Rescuers on Saturday dug to within a few meters of reaching a young boy who has been trapped for five days in a well in northern Morocco, a delicate and dangerous operation constantly delayed by rocks and imperiled by the threat of landslides. (alarabiya.net)
  • The Kingdom of Morocco and the State of Qatar formed diplomatic relations in 1972. (wikipedia.org)
  • It has prompted Germany's foreign ministry to comment, with a spokesperson saying: "Diplomatic relations between Germany and Morocco are good. (sky.com)
  • says Abdelaziz Rabbah , Minister of Equipment and Transport of the Kingdom of Morocco . (worldbank.org)
  • Morocco has so far accepted offers of help, including search and rescue teams, from a number of countries, including Qatar , the United Arab Emirates , Spain and the United Kingdom . (middleeasteye.net)
  • There is substantial economic cooperation between the two countries, with Qatar being one of the largest foreign investors in Morocco. (wikipedia.org)
  • But Jens Laerke, an Ocha spokesperson, told MEE search and rescue teams so far heading to Morocco were not being coordinated through the UN. (middleeasteye.net)
  • In 2014, Morocco became the first African country with an Insarag-certified search and rescue team. (middleeasteye.net)
  • Pan-Arab Al Arabiya news channel reported that five people were killed from one family, citing unnamed local sources. (gulfnews.com)
  • The print media was unanimous in suggesting that Modi's remarks were tailor-made for their audience - a gathering of army and air force personnel in Jammu and Kashmir close to the de facto border with Pakistan. (thedailystar.net)
  • Morocco stated that it would remain neutral in the crisis, and on 11 June, extended an offer for mediation of the dispute. (wikipedia.org)
  • On 13 June, Morocco stated that it would send food aid to Qatar amidst its isolation from the sea, air and land routes belonging to the blockading countries. (wikipedia.org)
  • Political analysts in Morocco said tension between the two countries has been building since the Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman rose to power. (telesurenglish.net)
  • Since 2011, a methodological framework for the implementation of voluntary work program was drawn up and the preparation lasted almost one year in order to launch the first pioneer plan in January 2012 of pediatric Hematological-ontological department (PHOD) of Rabat. (contrelecancer.ma)
  • Because a main determinant of public immunization success is healthcare workers' support and recommendations and because little is known about such with regard to pandemic (H1N1) 2009 vaccination in Morocco, our aim was to document healthcare workers' knowledge, attitudes, practices, and acceptance of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 vaccination in Morocco. (cdc.gov)
  • The low acceptance rate of vaccination for pandemic (H1N1) 2009 among healthcare workers in Morocco is alarming because they serve as an example for their patients and the public. (cdc.gov)
  • Morocco "changed the form and content of its participation in the Arab coalition after an assessment of developments on the ground," he said. (telesurenglish.net)
  • Three days of national mourning have been decided, with flags to fly at half-mast on all public buildings,' said a statement published by the official MAP news agency after King Mohamed VI chaired a meeting to discuss the disaster. (gulfnews.com)
  • TEHRAN -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Sunday unveiled a new domestically-developed hypersonic ballistic missile, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported. (bignewsnetwork.com)
  • He told Anadolu news agency, "His [Kochavi's] place is in court so that justice can have its say with him, and he will be punished for what he has committed with his hands, which are stained with the blood of innocents. (almanar.com.lb)
  • SYDNEY -- Two former military planes on a training flight collided on Sunday over the Mornington Peninsula in southeast Australia, sending one plummeting into the water, local media reported. (bignewsnetwork.com)
  • Despite the military action the Spanish Government said it wanted "to maintain fruitful, friendly and co-operative relations" with Morocco and said it was willing to hold talks to achieve this. (bbc.co.uk)
  • On behalf of the Country Team and all the staff of its organisations, the resident coordinator also expresses the solidarity of the United Nations System with Morocco and remains at the disposal of the government to provide all assistance in these difficult moments," said Fustier. (middleeasteye.net)