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| Morocco's king names prime minister |
| 2007-09-20 |
| King Mohammed VI has chosen government minister Abbas el Fassi, 67, to replace Driss Jettou as Morocco's next prime minister. El Fassi, previously minister of state without portfolio, is leader of the nationalist Istiqlal (Independence) party, which became the biggest party in the country's lower house following the September 7 election. His party won 52 of the 325 seats available. One of his first tasks will be to propose a list of ministers for the king's approval. The appointment is seen by some as helping to keep the country moving in its present direction - with ties to the US, more privatisations and increased tourism. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #3 Bobby: If you and Mrs. Bobby go to Morocco, watch whoever is serving your tea. This heads up courtesy of two university students who took a side trip into Morocco a few months ago. After some very friendly Moroccans invited them for tea, they woke up 24 hours later in the middle of a road and missing their wallets. |
| Posted by: mom 2007-09-20 21:24 |
| #2 French and Germans together on the beach at Agadir? Hope there's no panthers lying about. |
| Posted by: Nimble Spemble 2007-09-20 07:44 |
| #1 That's the direction it's been headed since I was there (working)in 1978. Then, and I suppose still, there were a lot of French and Germans going to the white sandy beaches at Agadir. Some day, Mrs. Bobby and I are going to go back. |
| Posted by: Bobby 2007-09-20 07:01 |