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December 3
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Morocco: Moghreb Tetouan to Play Montpellier
Botola champions Moghreb Tétouan will play an exposition match against French L1 champions Montpellier HSC next month in Tangier, Maroc Football reported on Saturday... Read more »
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Morocco: Morocco Celebrates Algerian Culture
The 7th edition of "Algerian Cultural Days" opened Saturday (December 1st) in Rabat, AtlasInfo reported. The one-week Moroccan festival includes theatrical performances, film... Read more »
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Morocco: Fifteen Films to Vie for 2012 Fifm Prizes
The 12th International Film Festival of Marrakech (FIFM) opened on Friday (November 30th), MAP reported. This year's edition pays tribute to "Bollywood". Read more »
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Morocco: GSP Defeat Fus Rabat
Algeria's GS Pétroliers beat hosts FUS Rabat 63-44 in a basketball friendly, APS reported on Thursday (November 29th). The Wednesday game was the second win for GSP during... Read more »
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Morocco: Morocco Promotes Self-Employment
The government is pushing the idea of self-employment but the fear of failure deters many young Moroccans from enterprise. Read more »
November 30
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Morocco: Morocco Dismantles Drug Network
Moroccan and Dutch authorities collaborated to dismantle a drug trafficking and money laundering network operating between the two countries, AFP reported on Wednesday (November... Read more »
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Morocco: Morocco Conference Focuses On Shantytown Removal
Global development experts are urging countries to improve the living conditions of the estimated one billion people living in slums. Read more »
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Morocco: Morocco U-17 Side Post Friendly Draw
Morocco's U-17 team drew 1-1 with visitors Burkina Faso in a friendly played Wednesday (November 28th) in Maâmora. Read more »
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Morocco: Salafists, Police Clash in Tangier
Moroccan authorities on Thursday (November 29th) launched an investigation into violent clashes earlier this week between Salafia Jihadia members and Tangier police officers,... Read more »
November 29
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Western Sahara: UN Envoy Concludes Western Sahara Talks
The conflict over the final status of the territory of Western Sahara has gone on for far too long, United Nations envoy Christopher Ross told reporters in New York on Wednesday... Read more »
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Morocco: Arab Table-Tennis Championship Begins in Marrakech
The 24th Arab Table Tennis Championships opened Tuesday (November 27th) in Marrakech. Read more »
November 28
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Morocco: Transparency Move Draws Criticism
An effort by authorities to increase transparency is catching flak from some Moroccan lawmakers. Read more »
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Morocco/Ethiopia: Morocco Arrange Ethiopia Friendly
The Atlas Lions will play a friendly against Ethiopia on January 12th, Le Matin reported on Monday (November 26th). The game is the second friendly game scheduled during Morocco's... Read more »
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Morocco: Morocco Dismantles Terror Recruitment Cell
Mali-based terrorists are setting their sights on countries beyond the Sahel Read more »
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Morocco: Morocco to Host World Junior Table Tennis Championships
The International Table Tennis Federation selected Morocco to host the 2013 world junior championships, MAP reported on Monday (November 26th). Read more »
November 27
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Morocco: Wydad Casablanca Lead Moroccan League
Wydad AC find themselves atop Botola, while ASC Ksar ousted ASC Imraguens as leaders of the Mauritanian championship. Read more »
November 26
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Morocco: Nation Dismantles Mujao Recruiting Cell
Morocco dismantled a terror network that was recruiting and training fighters for the Movement for Tawhid and Jihad (MUJAO) and al-Qaeda in Mali, the interior ministry said on... Read more »
November 24
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Morocco: Spanish Defence Minister Visits
Spanish Defence Minister Pedro Morenes led a high-level delegation to Morocco on Thursday (November 22nd), Le Matin reported. Read more »
November 23
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Morocco: Atlas Cub Joins Belgian Club
Moroccan U23 midfielder Ibrahim Maaroufi inked a deal with Belgian D3 club Union Saint-Gilloise, Lionsdelatlas reported on Thursday (November 22nd). The 23-year-old last played for... Read more »
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Morocco: Morocco Legislators Spar Over Finance Bill
Internal disagreement among governing coalition members surprises the opposition and the public. Read more »
November 22
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Libya: Libya, Morocco Improve Business Ties
Talk about economic co-operation between Morocco and Libya encourages investors on both sides. Read more »
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West Africa: UN Envoy - No Imminent Action in Mali
Military intervention in Mali is about a year away, Liberte quoted United Nations Sahel envoy Romano Prodi as saying Tuesday (November 20th) in Rabat. Speaking after holding talks... Read more »
November 21
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Morocco: Ouarzazate Solar Project Receives Funding Boost
Morocco's pioneering 160-megawatt solar power plant on Monday (November 19th) secured financing agreements worth 300 million euros, AFP reported. Read more »
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Morocco: Kénitra Empowers Youth
A new programme encourages Moroccan youth to engage in local government affairs. Read more »
November 19
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Morocco: 'Les Chevaux De Dieu' Tops Brussels Film Fest
Moroccan director Nabil Ayouch's "Les Chevaux de Dieu" won the 12th Mediterranean Film Festival of Brussels on Saturday (November 17th), MAP reported. Read more »
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