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The Moroccan government has begun reviewing a major reform plan to the country’s pension systems, including raising the retirement age to 65. A study conducted at the end of 2022 at the Moroccan government’s request, recommended raising the retirement age to 65 years in the public and private sectors. It currently stands at 63 years […]
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Morocco: Palestine solidarity demonstration in Rabat
February 2nd, 2023 
Awake Goy Dozens of Moroccan human rights activists demonstrated in the capital Rabat on Wednesday in solidarity with Palestine against the "daily killing of the Palestinian people at the hands of Zionist criminals." They also denounced the normalisation of relations between Morocco and Israel in late 2020. READ: Israel-Morocco Defence Cooperation Committee holds first meeting in Rabat The […]
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No Comments »Spain and Morocco hold first summit in eight years
February 2nd, 2023 Awake Goy Spain and Morocco hold their first summit in eight years as they seek to strengthen economic ties and build on a diplomatic truce. Source Views: 0
US To Build A Military Base In Morocco Stoking Tension With Algeria
January 26th, 2023 Awake Goy As the new Cold War era rages on, the US government is seeking to set up a military ‘defense industrial base’ inside Morocco. This comes as concerns are raised about Moscow’s growing influence in Africa, however, the move could end up instigating further troubles between Morocco and neighboring Algeria, pitting the two-sides against each other. […]
Morocco becomes first African country to provide military aid to Ukraine
December 23rd, 2022 Awake Goy Morocco is set break its perceived neutrality over the conflict in Ukraine, becoming the first African country to provide military support to Kyiv. According to a report by Le Journal de l'Afrique, at the request of the US, the Moroccan government has agreed to transfer spare parts for T-72 tanks to the Ukrainian military. The Royal Moroccan Armed Forces have several […]
Croatia edge Morocco to clinch World Cup bronze medal
December 18th, 2022 Awake Goy Morocco's dream run at the 2022 FIFA World Cup ended in defeat as Croatia held on for a 2-1 win in the third-place playoff on Saturday, reports Anadolu Agency. A frantic start at the Khalifa International Stadium saw Croatia take the lead in just the 7th minute through a diving header from defender Josko Gvardiol […]
Posted in Middle East, News, qatar Tags: bronze, clinch, Croatia, medal, Morocco, world No Comments »Morocco’s FIFA World Cup Victories Defeat Israeli Normalization Efforts
December 18th, 2022 Awake Goy Last Saturday, Morocco’s national football team defeated Portugal in the FIFA World Cup, resulting in celebrations throughout the Arab World. One of those celebrations took place in Jerusalem, where Palestinians hoisting up the Moroccan flag were dispersed and attacked by Israeli occupying police forces. Morocco has been the star of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, […]
Posted in police state, qatar, wariscrime Tags: defeat, efforts, israeli, Morocco, normalization, victories, world No Comments »After Morocco, Palestinian footballers want to bring the World Cup home
December 18th, 2022 Awake Goy Members of the Palestinian national team never just played to win. They played to bring Palestine to the world, and the world into Palestine. But the new generation of aspiring footballers want to bring the World Cup home. If Morocco’s historic victories this year have taught us anything, it is that nothing is impossible. Source […]
Mauritania: Former minister warns Morocco against killing Mauritanian civilians, not confronting Polisario forces
December 4th, 2022 Awake Goy The former Mauritanian Minister of Culture and Information and head of the ruling Union for the Republic Party, Sidi Mohamed Ould Maham, warned Morocco yesterday of what he called: "The deliberate killing of defenceless Mauritanian civilians with drones and the failure to confront the Polisario forces." "The repeated targeting by Moroccan drones, who come from […]
Morocco fan dances with Senegal supporters
December 1st, 2022 Awake Goy WATCH: African teams continue to shine after Morocco triumph Source Views: 0
Russia agrees to help Morocco build nuclear plant
October 14th, 2022 Awake Goy The Russian government has agreed to a cooperation agreement with Morocco in the field of nuclear energy, which includes support for the kingdom’s construction of a nuclear plant. The Russian TASS news agency said yesterday that the Russian Official Portal of Legal Information published on Wednesday a decision issued by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin approving […]
Israeli theatre groups perform in Morocco for first time
September 17th, 2022 Awake Goy The cooperation is even cultural September 17, 2022 at 12:12 pm READ: Morocco, Israel agree to enhance security cooperation Show Comments Related #disqus_thread { display: block; float:left; position: relative; margin:0px auto 100px auto; height:auto; width:100%; clear:both; } #disqus_thread:after{display:none !important} a.disqus_btn_load { display: block; background: #cb0000; max-width: 250px; margin: 25px auto; padding: 15px 25px; clear: both; […]
Israeli theatre groups perform in Morocco for first time
September 17th, 2022 Awake Goy The cooperation is even cultural September 17, 2022 at 12:12 pm READ: Morocco, Israel agree to enhance security cooperation Show Comments Related #disqus_thread { display: block; float:left; position: relative; margin:0px auto 100px auto; height:auto; width:100%; clear:both; } #disqus_thread:after{display:none !important} a.disqus_btn_load { display: block; background: #cb0000; max-width: 250px; margin: 25px auto; padding: 15px 25px; clear: both; […]
Morocco-Nigeria gas pipeline to benefit 340m people
September 4th, 2022 Awake Goy Morocco has stated that the Moroccan-Nigerian gas pipeline project will positively affect more than 340 million people. This came during the symposium, A New Vision to Accelerate Production and Investment in the Context of Energy Transition, in the Senegalese capital, Dakar. “This huge project that passes through 13 countries will have a direct positive impact […]
France judiciary issues arrest warrant against Morocco imam
September 4th, 2022 Awake Goy A French judge has issued a European arrest warrant against French-born Moroccan Imam Hassan Iquioussen after a court ordered his expulsion to Morocco, French media reported on Friday. Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin confirmed on Tuesday that France’s top administrative court gave the green light for the expulsion of Imam Iquioussen, who was accused of hate […]
Posted in Jewish News Tags: against, arrest, France, issues, judiciary, Morocco, warrant No Comments »Morocco raises minimum wage 9.3% amid rising prices
September 3rd, 2022 Awake Goy Morocco has raised the minimum wage for the public sector by 9.3 per cent to 3,500 dirhams ($350) as of September, amid a surge in prices. Following a cabinet meeting yesterday, Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch said the government has taken a number of decisions that would improve citizens’ income and increase their purchasing power as […]
Morocco refuses to receive imam France is deporting
September 3rd, 2022 Awake Goy Morocco has backtracked on its previous decision to accept Imam Hassan Iquioussen, who is being deported from France after being accused of inciting hatred. Morocco rescinded its approval after agreeing to receive the imam within 60 days from 1 August. Europe 1 radio reported that a source close to the French Minister of Interior, Gerald […]
Morocco: Autonomy initiative is best for the Western Sahara people
August 26th, 2022 Awake Goy Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita said that the view adopted by a group of European countries and others that the autonomy initiative is the basis for a solution to the issue of the Sahara region does not contradict international efforts. This came in a press conference with his German counterpart, Annalina Baerbock, yesterday on the […]
France suspends decision to deport imam to Morocco
August 6th, 2022 Awake Goy The French judiciary on Friday suspended the decision to deport Imam Hassan Iquioussen to Morocco, noting that the deportation would be a "disproportionate attack" on his private life and family. Immediately after the court's decision, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin announced that he would file an appeal with the Conseil d'Etat, the highest administrative court. The […]
Opening of Israel news channel in Morocco prompts backlash
July 18th, 2022 Awake Goy A decision by Israel's i24News to open two offices in Morocco has caused widespread anger among the local media and members of the public. The offices in Rabat and Casablanca are thought to be the first instances of an Israeli media company operating in the kingdom, since Morocco agreed to resume diplomatic ties with Tel […]
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