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   Moroccan paper closedPress freedom campaigners have criticised the Moroccan government for closing down an independent daily paper in Casablanca after it allegedly disrespected a member of the royal family. Media rights group Committee to Protect Journalists condemned the move, which follows the publication of a cartoon of the wedding of Prince Moulay Ismail, the cousin of King Mohamed VI, on 26 September 2009. 5 Oct 2009 07:05 New irrigation techniques yield gains in Morocco[Amy Lieberman] Modified irrigation practices have decreased water usage for crops by 40% in the Beni Mellal region of Morocco, while increasing wheat crop yields by 50% to 80% since 2004. 31 Aug 2009 10:44 Zain invests in Moroccan operator Wana
Megatel, Alcatel-Lucent sign distribution agreementRABAT: Megatel, a telecommunications and networks solutions provider in Morocco, and Alcatel-Lucent have signed a distribution agreement to supply voice and data communications solutions for enterprises and administrations. 16 Jan 2009 12:13 Alcatel-Lucent promotes Moroccan education through ICTsThe Ministry of National Education, Higher Education, Executives training and Scientific Research of Morocco (MENESFCRS) and Alcatel-Lucent signed a co-operation agreement for a new educational program entitled, “Dynamic Knowledge for Education”. 25 Nov 2008 10:54 Blogger jailed for two years for critising KingA Moroccan blogger who wrote an article criticising the King was sentenced to two years in jail after a startling short trial, reported the Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI), International PEN's Writers in Prison Committee (WiPC) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF). 11 Sep 2008 11:53 Saudi Arabia joins Zain's One Network
Al-Jazeera bureau chief fined for "disseminating false information"On 11 July 2008, a Rabat court fined Al-Jazeera's Rabat bureau chief, Hassan Rachidi, 50,000 dirhams (approx. 4,500 euros) under Article 42 of the press law because the Qatar-based satellite TV station wrongly reported in June that people were killed in clashes between police and protesters in the southern port city of Sidi Ifni. 14 Jul 2008 13:17 Attempt to restrict satellite broadcasting, electronic media continuesArabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI) has spoken out against the efforts of the ministerial council of Arab information ministers, held in the headquarters of the Arab League from 20 - 21 June 2008, to further restrict satellite television broadcasting. 27 Jun 2008 13:53 Moroccan daily ordered to stop publishingOn 19 June 2008, a Rabat court ordered the Moroccan Arabic-language daily Al Jarida Al Oula to stop publishing hitherto unpublished testimony about repression under the late King Hassan II, which senior officials gave to an official truth commission called the Equity and Reconciliation Panel (IER). 23 Jun 2008 15:33 Africa's Olympic winThe African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) has concluded an agreement with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to acquire the free-to-air broadcast rights for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. The broadcast rights relate to 41 sub-Saharan territories excluding South Africa. 26 May 2008 14:43 CNN Multichoice African Journalist 2008 finalistsFinalists in the CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2008 Competition were announced yesterday, Thursday, 15 May 2008, by Azubuike Ishiekwene, chair of the independent judging panel. This year the competition, now in its 13th year, received a record 1912 entries from 44 countries throughout the African continent, including French- and Portuguese-speaking Africa. 15 May 2008 16:04 Al-Jazeera bureau forced to stop broadcasting Maghreb news programmeMoroccan authorities have decided to stop the pan-Arab satellite TV news station Al-Jazeera from broadcasting a daily news programme covering the Maghreb countries (Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria) from its studios in the Moroccan capital Rabat. 9 May 2008 11:59 Media News Gambia: The Answer to Isolation is Expanded Democratisation, Term Limit and Respect for Human Rights powered by allAfrica.com > More news >> Latest jobs | Ad showcase |
CASABLANCA: Zain has entered into a 50/50 partnership with Al Ajial Investment Fund Holding (Al Ajial) investing through a joint venture, Zain Al Ajial an amount of MAD2.850 billion (US$324 million) in return for 31% of Wana Corporate SA (Wana), the third mobile telecom operator in Morocco. 
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