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Morocco Partially Reshuffles Government

Photo of King Mohammed VI and members of the government (MAP)
Photo of King Mohammed VI and members of the government (MAP)
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Morocco Partially Reshuffles Government

Photo of King Mohammed VI and members of the government (MAP)
Photo of King Mohammed VI and members of the government (MAP)

Morocco saw this week a partial cabinet reshuffle, official sources announced.

The ministers of education, higher education, agriculture, health, and transport and logistics were changed, but several key figures retained their posts, including the ministers of interior, foreign affairs, justice and religion, according to Reuters.

Amine Tahraoui was appointed Health Minister, replacing Khalid Ait Taleb while Azzedine El Midaoui is now the new Minister of Higher Education, replacing Abdelatif Miraoui.

Mohamed Saad Berrada replaced Chakib Benmoussa as the new Minister of Education. Benmoussa was appointed last week to lead the High Commission for Planning (HCP)—a pivotal governmental body responsible for shaping national development policies.

Also, Ahmed Bouari will replace Mohamed Sadiki as Minister of Agriculture, while Naima Ben Yahia will replace Aawatif Hayar as Minister of Solidarity and Family.

The reshuffle included the appointment of Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni as the country’s minister Delegate to the Head of Government in Charge of Digital Transition to replace Ghita Mezzour.

Also, six new secretaries of State were appointed while Abdessamad Kayouh will take on the Ministry of Transport and Logistics.

The Moroccan official news agency, MAP, said that King Mohammed VI met on Wednesday with Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and members of the government in its new form following the reshuffle.

The new ministers were then sworn in before the King.

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Yemeni Army Warns of Houthi Attempts to Reignite War

Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi (c) with the Marib governor and chief of staff during a past visit to the frontlines in Marib. (Saba news agency)
Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi (c) with the Marib governor and chief of staff during a past visit to the frontlines in Marib. (Saba news agency)
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Yemeni Army Warns of Houthi Attempts to Reignite War

Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi (c) with the Marib governor and chief of staff during a past visit to the frontlines in Marib. (Saba news agency)
Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi (c) with the Marib governor and chief of staff during a past visit to the frontlines in Marib. (Saba news agency)

The Yemeni army has warned of the Iran-backed Houthi militias’ constant mobilization and readiness to reignite the war.

Yemen Armed Forces Spokesman Brig. Gen. Abdo Majali told Asharq Al-Awsat that the Houthis have been firing artillery and drones at residential areas and military positions at various battlefronts.

He interpreted the actions as part of the militias’ preparations to return to war, accusing them of aborting “all regional and international efforts to end the conflict in Yemen and achieve peace.”

Defense Minister Mohsen Al-Daeri had told Asharq Al-Awsat previously that the war could erupt at any moment, stressing that the armed forces “were ready for all options.”

Observers interpreted the Houthi preparations and statements by its senior leaders as a reflection of their concern over the legitimate Yemeni army launching a military campaign - with international backing - to liberate Hodeidah and its ports.

The theory is backed by the Houthis’ mobilization of reinforcements to areas under their control in Hodeidah.

Majali stressed that the armed forces are at the “highest level of combat readiness and their morale is high.”

“Comprehensive strategies are in place to liberate the nation from the terrorist Houthi crimes and violations against our Yemeni people,” he declared.

The legitimate Yemeni government has for months since the Houthis started targeted international shipping in the Red Sear been calling on the international community to support its armed forces.

The end of the Houthi attacks on international shipping lies in backing the government, not western strikes against the militias, it has reiterated on numerous occasions.

Majali said the Houthis are continuing their violations against the people in various regions, notably in Taiz, Dhale and Marib.

The main goal for the armed forces is the liberation of the nation, starting with Sanaa, Hodeidah and Hajjah, he added, saying the Houthi “demise is near.”