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Rabat - The Ministry of Health and Social Protection reported on Friday in its weekly bulletin a total of 39 new cases of infection with the new coronavirus (Covid-19) and zero deaths.

Rome - Morocco's biodiversity was the focus of a conference held recently at the Natural History Museum in Verona (northern Italy), which highlighted the Kingdom's rich fauna and flora and the various infrastructures put in place to protect it.

Rabat - The economic empowerment project for women heads of household in difficult situations was launched Thursday in Rabat, at the initiative of the Ministry of Solidarity, Social Integration and Family.

Panama City - Morocco's ambassador to Panama, Bouchra Boudchiche, was awarded a distinction during a ceremony held Wednesday on the occasion of International Women's Day.

Rabat - The first president of the Court of Accounts, Zineb El Adaoui, held talks on Thursday in Rabat with the auditor general of the Republic of Mali, Samba Alhamdou Baby, and president of the Accounts Section of the Malian Supreme Court, Mama Sininta, who were briefed on the experience of the Court of Accounts in the field of supreme auditing of public finances.

Rabat - The Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) on Thursday dismantled a terrorist cell composed of three individuals, supporters of the "Daech" terrorist organization, for their alleged involvement in the preparation of terrorist plans aimed at seriously undermining public order.

Rabat - On the occasion of the International Women's Day, the Moroccan News Agency (Maroc Radar) chooses as usual to pay tribute to its female staff by taking the helm, for one day, of all its editorial services.

Rabat - A cooperation agreement was signed, Tuesday in Rabat, between the Competition Council and the Libyan Competition Authority in order to promote the exchange of experiences and information.

Rome - Italian media have highlighted the growing support in Europe for the autonomy plan presented by Morocco for the settlement of the conflict over the Sahara, echoing Austria's support to the Moroccan initiative.

Dakhla - Moroccan and international officials and experts have pleaded, Saturday in Dakhla, for better governance in the African continent, in terms of urban planning, water management, digitalization and road safety.