Lamyae Humi won the women's 800 meters race clocking 2min 08 sec 90/100. She beat the Senegalese Madjiguène Mbaye (2min20sec39/100) and Djafoumon Diabaté of Cote d'Ivoire (2min22sec26/100).

Her compatriot Mustapha Akkaoui finished first in the 5,000 meters men's race, clocking 15min 02sec 90/100 ahead of the Gambian Echen Obega (15min38sec38/100) and the Ivorian Nahoua Coulibaly (15min42sec19/100).

In women's hammer throw, the first place went to Morocco's Soukaina Zakour with a 58.47 meter throw.

The international meeting of Dakar was also an opportunity for athletes who won medals at the last African Championships in Mauritius to confirm their good results.

468 people were arrested on suspicion of fraud, while the remaining others were arrested on suspicion of involvement in cases of possession and marketing of computer equipment used for school fraud and for sharing digital content in connection with this subject on the Internet, a statement from the DGSN said.

These cases of fraud were reported in the cities of Casablanca (158 cases), Agadir (71), Rabat (38) and Marrakech (36 cases).

IT monitoring measures undertaken by the security services in charge of cyber security allowed to identify 125 individuals who created accounts on social networks to facilitate fraud and led to the arrest of 54 of them.

According to the DGSN, 51 people were arrested for their involvement in the possession and marketing of wireless devices used in acts of fraud.

Search operations carried out part of these cases resulted in the seizure of 121 cell phones, 182 wireless communication devices, 143 wireless headsets, and several tablets, laptops and internet-connected devices, the statement concluded.

The Moroccan delegation is made up of Aydi Youssef of the Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP), Abdessamad Haiker of the Justice and Development Party (PJD), Laila Dahi of the National Rally of Independents (RNI), Khadija Arouhal of the Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS) and Abahnini Mohamed of the General Union of Moroccan Workers (UGTM).

This participation aims to enrich the discussions and contribute to the success of the work of this new session of the PAP, said Aydi, President of the Socialist Group in the House of Advisors, in a statement to MAP.

The delegation will contribute to ensuring the outreach of the Pan-African Parliament, by enabling it to play its role, address the concerns of African citizens, and implement the commitments of the Kingdom to foster the development of the continent, he added.

For his part, Haiker, Vice President of the PJD group in the Upper House, noted that this session will be highlighted by the swearing-in of new members, adding that the Moroccan delegation will participate in the constitution of the various structures of this institution, namely the Presidency, the Bureau and the Standing Committees.

"Our participation confirms Morocco's commitment to efforts to promote all areas in the continent, including the legislative aspect, given the Kingdom's pioneering role within the African family," he stated.

It is also an opportunity for Moroccan MPs to exchange experiences and build relationships with parliamentarians from other African countries, Haiker added.

In similar remarks, MP Dahi, who represents the region Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra, said that Morocco has always been keen to participate in the activities of the Pan-African Parliament in a way that reflects the depth of its African roots.

MP Arouhal of the PPS stressed that Africa needs a real mobilization to enshrine democratic values and prioritize the interests of African citizens.

His Excellency Macky Sall, President of the Republic of Senegal and Chairman of the African Union (AU), will chair the opening ceremony of this session and will deliver a speech on this occasion.

Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairman of the AU Commission, and Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of South Africa will participate in this session.

The Pan-African Parliament was established in March 2004, by Article 17 of the Constitutive Act of the African Union as one of the nine organs provided for in the Treaty Establishing the African Economic Community signed in Abuja, Nigeria, in 1991.

It is composed of five members from each member state that has ratified the protocol establishing it, including at least one woman from each member state.

Held under the theme "El Hadj Malick Sy, 100 years later ... focus on his life and work", the event is placed under the high patronage of the President of the Republic of Senegal, Macky Sall, and His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful.

In a speech delivered on this occasion, the Moroccan diplomat stressed that the presence of a large delegation from the Kingdom at this event reflects the ties between the brotherly peoples of Morocco and Senegal, highlighting the common religious constants between Morocco and Senegal, namely the Maliki rite, Sufi Islam and the Achaarite dogma.

This participation, he added, is also an opportunity to further consolidate the historical and the excellent spiritual relations between the two countries and the two brotherly peoples, particularly the human and historical bonds uniting the cities of Tivaouane and Fez, voicing his "pride" in the quality of relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and Senegal.

Given the excellent relations between the two countries, HM King Mohammed VI was keen to deliver his speech on the occasion of the 41st anniversary of the Green March on November 6, 2016, from Dakar, in which the Sovereign welcomed the participation of the brotherly Senegalese people alongside their Moroccan brothers and other citizens of the world in the glorious Green March, the diplomat recalled.

In His speech, the Sovereign praised the continued solidarity and support of Senegal for the higher interests of the Kingdom of Morocco, Naciri pointed out.

In his speech at the official ceremony, President of Senegal Macky Sall commanded the participation of a large delegation from Morocco in this event.

"His Majesty the King thus continues a long tradition of friendly, fraternal and spiritual relations between the Moroccan and Senegalese peoples and their leaders," he said.

President Macky Sall also asked the Moroccan delegation to convey to His Majesty the King "all his gratitude and thanks, in his name and that of the Caliph General and the family of El Hadj Malick Sy" for the high patronage of this event and the participation of this delegation in the celebration of the Centenary of the death of El Hadj Malick Sy.

For his part, the Caliph General of the Tariqa Tijania, Serigne Babacar Sy Mansour, paid tribute to the high solicitude of HM the King towards the community of Tidjanes in Senegal and His Majesty's support for the events and religious meetings initiated by the Tariqa.

In a message read on his behalf by his representative, the Caliph General praised the quality of relations between Morocco and Senegal. "Long live the Morocco-Senegal relationship under the leadership of President Macky Sall and HM King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful," the message said.

He recalled in this sense the mission of the Mohammed VI Foundation of African Ulema, chaired by HM the King, which aims and works to revitalize scientific and cultural activities and promote the common African Islamic cultural heritage.

At the end of his message, the Caliph General of the Tariqa Tijania implored the Almighty to preserve HM the King and to surround Him with His protection and to fulfill the Sovereign in the person of HRH Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, HRH Prince Moulay Rachid and all the members of the illustrious Royal Family.

The official ceremony celebrating the Centenary of the death of Sheikh El Hadj Malick Sy took place in the presence of the representative of the Caliph General of the Tariqa Tijania, Mohamed Mansour Malick Sy, the Mayor of the town of Tivaouane Demba Diop Sy, Morocco's ambassador to Senegal, members of the Senegalese government in addition to representatives of the local authorities and the diplomatic corps accredited in Dakar.

Besides Naciri, the Moroccan delegation includes Mohammed Lekbir Attijani, Sheikh of the Tidjane Brotherhood of Fez, Abdellatif Bagdouri Achkari of the Mohammed VI Foundation of African Ulema, Al Mustapha Zamhani, President of the Local Council of the Ulema of Khénifra, and Mohammed Mechan, President of the Local Council of the Ulema of Fidaa Derb Sultan.

It also includes Mohammed Asseban, President of the Local Council of the Ulema of Rabat, Omar Azdadou, President of the Local Council of the Ulema of R'hamna, Adnan Zouhar, President of the Local Council of the Ulema of El Jadida and Ibn Chouaf Bouchaib, advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans abroad.

The Speaker of the House of Advisors (Upper House), Naama Mayara, held a meeting with the Minister of Agriculture, Esteban Valenzuela, focused on ways to strengthen agricultural cooperation between the two countries, in light of the current international context that requires efforts to ensure food security.

Highlighting the strengths of Morocco's agricultural sector and programs launched to promote and develop this sector, Mayara said that during his meetings with the speakers of the Senate and the House of Representatives of Chile, he proposed the creation of a parliamentary economic forum that would strengthen investment opportunities and trade between the Kingdom and the South American country.

The meeting was an opportunity to discuss ways to increase and diversify the volume of trade, the Chilean Minister of Agriculture told the Moroccan news channel M24.

The scientific techniques used to develop agriculture in semi-arid areas and the creation of academies of agricultural cooperatives, as well as mechanisms for preserving food security, were also among the topics discussed at the meeting, he added.

Praising the successful experiences of Morocco in many sectors, the Chilean official described the future of cooperation between the Kingdom and Chile as promising, since the economies of both countries are complementary.

In similar remarks following his meeting with the Moroccan delegation, Energy Minister Claudio Huepe said that Chile wants to strengthen cooperation in the field of renewable energy and green hydrogen, suggesting the creation of technical committees to identify priority areas and opportunities for cooperation between the two countries.

During the talks, which were attended by Morocco's Ambassador to Chile, Kenza El Ghali, the speaker of the Upper House stressed that economic and trade cooperation between the two countries is called to rise to the level of the excellent political relations, stressing that both sides have all the assets and opportunities to consolidate prosperity and growth at all levels.

Since the beginning of this week, the Moroccan delegation has held a series of meetings with several government officials and parliamentarians, as well as with members of civil society, to develop bilateral relations within the framework of South-South cooperation.

In statements, these parties and bodies have condemned all attempts to use these "tragic" incidents to undermine the country's image and its African leadership on migration policy.

The National Rally of Independents (RNI) said it is proud of the Moroccan approach to dealing with the migration issue, under the leadership of HM King Mohammed VI, calling on the authorities and all forces of the country to act firmly against such acts that "aim to undermine our country and its positive achievements."

The RNI stressed the need to be vigilant and to mobilize to thwart these maneuvers, whatever their origin, reaffirming its pride in the strategic partnership between Morocco and Spain, based on trust and cooperation.

The National Rally of Independents blamed the incident on human trafficking networks, which exploit the social conditions of nationals of some sub-Saharan countries, praising the professionalism of the public forces and their considerable efforts to maintain public order and protect lives and property.

The Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) stressed the need to breathe new life into the National Strategy for Migration adopted by the Kingdom and to mobilize the resources and means of all stakeholders to act firmly against the networks of human trafficking, who bear the primary responsibility for the incidents of Nador.

It also called for "facilitating the channels of integration of migrants to enable them to enjoy their fundamental economic and social rights and free them from the grip and temptations of these criminal networks.

The PAM condemned all attempts to use these tragic events to undermine the reputation of our country and its leadership in Africa in terms of migration policy, which has regularized the legal situation of more than 50,000 immigrants, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa, thanks to the High Royal Directions.

In this regard, the Authenticity and Modernity Party praised "the responsibility and professionalism of the Moroccan public forces who intervened, in full compliance with the laws, charters of human rights and international conventions, while keeping in mind the humanitarian conditions that these migrants are going through.

For its part, the Democratic Labor Organization (ODT) expressed its deep regret over this incident, stressing the need "to act firmly against gangs and mafias of human trafficking.

In this regard, the ODT called for "activating the role of the African Migration Observatory to ensure its mission in monitoring and managing the issue of African migration."

The local authorities of the province of Nador had announced that a group of illegal sub-Saharan migrants attempted on Friday morning to enter the city of Mellilia by climbing the metal fence between the cities of Nador and Mellilia.

A total of 24,853,149 people have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, while the number of fully vaccinated people (1st and 2nd doses) has reached 23,337,725, the ministry pointed out in its daily COVID-19 bulletin, noting that 6,534,825 people have received the third dose of the vaccine.

According to the same source, the number of COVID-19 cases reported since the start of the outbreak of the virus rose to 1,204,578, while recoveries increased to 1,169,060, i.e. a recovery rate of 97.1%.

The new COVID-19 cases were recorded in the regions of Rabat-Salé-Kénitra (723), Casablanca-Settat (719), Fez-Meknes (182), Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima (179), Marrakech-Safi (149), Souss-Massa (62), Béni Mellal-Khénifra (34), Draâ-Tafilalet (30), the Oriental (14), Guelmim-Oued Noun (13), Dakhla-Oued Eddahab (10) and Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra (02).

As for coronavirus-related fatalities, they increased to 16,101, with three cases reported in the past 24 hours in the regions of Casablanca-Settat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra and Béni Mellal-Khénifra.

The number of active cases has reached 19,417, while 15 severe or critical cases have been reported in the past 24 hours, bringing their total number to 115.

Held under the theme "El Hadj Malick Sy, 100 years later ... focus on his life and work", the event is placed under the high patronage of the President of the Republic of Senegal, Macky Sall, and His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful.

Speaking on this occasion, President Macky Sall praised the presence at this ceremony of a delegation sent by HM King Mohammed VI, who "has kindly co-sponsored with me this historic event", highlighting the resolve of the Sovereign to establish "friendly and fraternal relations" between the Moroccan and Senegalese peoples and also between their leaders.

The Senegalese head of state welcomed the Moroccan delegation led by Mohammed Lekbir Attijani, Sheikh of the Tidjane Brotherhood of Fez, accompanied by Morocco's ambassador to Senegal, Hassan Naciri, and other members of the delegation.

President Macky Sall also asked the Moroccan delegation to convey to His Majesty the King "all his gratitude and thanks, in his name and that of the Caliph General and the family of El Hadj Malick Sy" for the high patronage of this event and the participation of this delegation in the celebration of the Centenary of the death of El Hadj Malick Sy.

The ceremony took place in the presence of the representative of the Caliph General of the Tariqa Tijania, Serigne Babacar Sy Mansour, Mohamed Mansour Malick Sy, the mayor of the town of Tivaouane Demba Diop Sy, Morocco's ambassador to Senegal Hassan Naciri, members of the Senegalese government in addition to representatives of the local authorities and the diplomatic corps accredited in Dakar.

Besides Naciri, the Moroccan delegation includes Mohammed Lekbir Attijani, Sheikh of the Tidjane Brotherhood of Fez, Abdellatif Bagdouri Achkari of the Mohammed VI Foundation of African Ulema, Al Mustapha Zamhani, President of the Local Council of the Ulema of Khénifra, and Mohammed Mechan, President of the Local Council of the Ulema of Fidaa Derb Sultan.

It also includes Mohammed Asseban, President of the Local Council of the Ulema of Rabat, Omar Azdadou, President of the Local Council of the Ulema of R'hamna, Adnan Zouhar, President of the Local Council of the Ulema of El Jadida and Ibn Chouaf Bouchaib, advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans abroad.

The celebration ceremony of the centenary of the death of Sheikh El Hadj Malick Sy, which began with the reading of verses from the Holy Quran in the presence of many dignitaries and religious leaders of Senegal, was marked by speeches by President Macky Sall and Morocco's Ambassador to Senegal. It also featured a message from the Caliph General of the Tariqa Tijania which was read out by Sheikh Mokhtar Kebe, a member of the Senegalese section of the Mohammed VI Foundation of African Ulema.

The program of the celebration, which runs from June 24 to 27, also included the opening of an exhibition and a conference on the life and work of El Hadji Malick Sy and his family.

At the end of the ceremony, the Senegalese Head of State greeted all members of the Moroccan delegation.

Born in 1854 in Gaya (Gaaya in Wolof), a village in the north of the country, El Hadji Malick Sy was a tireless servant of Islam and of the Tariqa Tidjaniya which he contributed in a very large measure to spread throughout Senegal and beyond, via his numerous "muqaddams" (great disciples) whom he trained and sent to several African countries.

El Hadji Malick Sy settled between 1900 and 1902 in Tivaouane. At that time, the colonial authorities were fighting against the expansion of Islamic thought. However, this religious man succeeded in propagating his ideas through a strategy of peaceful coexistence. He died on June 27, 1922.

Held under the theme "El Hadj Malick Sy, 100 years later ... focus on his life and work", the event is placed under the high patronage of the President of the Republic of Senegal, Macky Sall, and His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful.

The ceremony, chaired by the President of Senegal, took place in the presence of the representative of the Caliph General of the Tariqa Tijania, Serigne Babacar Sy Mansour, Mohamed Mansour Malick Sy, the mayor of the town of Tivaouane Demba Diop Sy, Morocco's ambassador to Senegal Hassan Naciri, members of the Senegalese government in addition to representatives of the local authorities and the diplomatic corps accredited in Dakar.

Besides Naciri, the Moroccan delegation includes Mohammed Lekbir Attijani, Sheikh of the Tidjane Brotherhood of Fez, Abdellatif Bagdouri Achkari of the Mohammed VI Foundation of African Ulema, Al Mustapha Zamhani, President of the Local Council of the Ulema of Khénifra, and Mohammed Mechan, President of the Local Council of the Ulema of Fidaa Derb Sultan.

It also includes Mohammed Asseban, President of the Local Council of the Ulema of Rabat, Omar Azdadou, President of the Local Council of the Ulema of R'hamna, Adnan Zouhar, President of the Local Council of the Ulema of El Jadida and Ibn Chouaf Bouchaib, advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans abroad.

Before the start of the official ceremony, held at the Complex El Hadj Malick Sy, members of the Moroccan delegation, accompanied by Morocco's ambassador in Dakar, were received by the Caliph General of the Tariqa Tijania in his residence in Tivaouane, in the presence of the Head of State Macky Sall.

On this occasion, Lekbir Attijani, Sheikh of the Tidjane Brotherhood of Fez, conveyed to the President Macky Sall and to Serigne Babacar Sy Mansour the fraternal greetings of HM King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful.

For his part, Macky Sall expressed his thanks to his brother HM King Mohammed VI for the high patronage of this celebration which reflects the high solicitude that HM the King, Commander of the Faithful, surrounds the Tidjania brotherhood and the importance that the Sovereign attaches to relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Senegal. Mr. Macky Sall also took the opportunity to wish a speedy recovery to HM the King.
The celebration ceremony of the centenary of the death of Sheikh El Hadj Malick Sy, which began with the reading of verses from the Holy Quran in the presence of many dignitaries and religious leaders of Senegal, was marked by speeches by President Macky Sall and Morocco's Ambassador to Senegal. It also featured a message from the Caliph General of the Tariqa Tijania which was read out by Sheikh Mokhtar Kebe, a member of the Senegalese section of the Mohammed VI Foundation of African Ulema.

In his speech, President Macky Sall highly welcomed the participation of a large Moroccan delegation sent by HM King Mohammed VI for this centenary.

The program of the celebration, which runs from June 24 to 27, also included the opening of an exhibition and a conference on the life and work of El Hadji Malick Sy and his family.

During the visit to the exhibition, President Macky Sall signed the Guestbook in which he expressed his thanks to HM the King for the High Patronage of this event and His support for the celebration of this centenary.

In a message handed out to the local press, the Caliph General of the Tariqa Tijania hoped that the activities included in the celebration of the centenary of the death of his grandfather "will be the beginning of a real awareness to further enhance the heritage he bequeathed to us."

Born in 1854 in Gaya (Gaaya in Wolof), a village in the north of the country, El Hadji Malick Sy was a tireless servant of Islam and of the Tariqa Tidjaniya which he contributed in a very large measure to spread throughout Senegal and beyond, via his numerous "muqaddams" (great disciples) whom he trained and sent to several African countries.

El Hadji Malick Sy settled between 1900 and 1902 in Tivaouane. At that time, the colonial authorities were fighting against the expansion of Islamic thought. However, this religious man succeeded in propagating his ideas through a strategy of peaceful coexistence. He died on June 27, 1922.

The pre-emptive security operations resulted in the arrest of 59 candidates for illegal migration, all from sub-Saharan Africa, in Tetouan and in the area of Belyounech (a suburb of Fnideq) said a statement from the National Police (DGSN).

Some of these illegal migrants were arrested in possession of objects and iron equipment specially designed to be used in for forced entry and climbing in the context of illegal migration operations, said the same source.

All those arrested were subjected to a judicial investigation under the supervision of the competent prosecutor's office, to identify all the ramifications and possible links of this criminal act.

All individuals involved in the organization of illegal migration operations, in this case, were also apprehended, the statement concluded.