African Monarchies: Articles from 2016

[Jenee]

There are hundreds of monarchies in Africa, most of which exist within larger political associations.

Of the African monarchies, three are currently sovereign states: two are constitutional monarchies (Lesotho and Morocco) and one is absolute (Swaziland).

Please use this thread to discuss all African monarchies, whether sovereign or part of a larger governing body.

[Jennifer]

Mohammed VI speaks about fighting corruption

King Mohammed VI on Saturday addressed the Moroccan population via radio and television on the occasion of the national holiday, ' Fête du Trône '. At this Throne feast is dwelt upon the fact that King Mohammed VI ascended the throne in 1999, as a successor of his father King Hassan II died a few days earlier.

The King looked in his long speech back on what has been achieved over the past seventeen years, and looked forward to the future. "We have deep political reforms, major economic and development projects that have changed the face of Morocco," said Mohammed. "However, there is still much to be done. We are on the verge of a new phase that begins with the next parliamentary elections. "

Read more translated:
www.vorsten.nl/2016/07/30/mohammed-spreekt-over-corruptie/ - Translator

[Jennifer]

King Mohammed is charged funeral

King Mohammed VI of Morocco has expressed its sympathy to the families of the three people Friday in the Moroccan city of Casablanca were killed when a building collapsed. At least 24 people were injured. The King takes the funeral and hospital costs, the Moroccan Court.

Possible are still several people under the rubble. The authorities have arrested the owner of the property, according to Moroccan media.

Read more translated:
www.vorsten.nl/2016/08/07/koning-mohammed-betaalt-begrafenis/ - Translator

[Jennifer]

Princess Lalla Salma attends 3rd annual World Innovation Summit for Health

Princess Lalla Salma of Morocco is the chairwoman of the Lalla Salma Foundation for Cancer Prevention and Treatment. Tuesday, in Doha, she took part in the opening ceremony of the 3rd annual World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH). This summit takes place from 29-30 November and is hosted by the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development. The Princess was issued an invitation by Her Highness Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser of Qatar to attend the summit.

WISH is a 'global healthcare community dedicated to capturing and disseminating the best evidence-based ideas and practices' to the countries attending. These summits provide attending countries with the opportunity to develop their health sectors after examining various reports issued by WISH. To assist in this, countries can integrate the WISH detection and assessment system.

The Princess, along with HH Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser, chairperson of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, and HRH Princess Ghida Talal, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation, all visited the Innovations Exhibition after the opening ceremony. Here, they were filled in on the various exhibitions selected for this specific event.

Read more:
Princess Lalla Salma attends 3rd annual World Innovation Summit for Health – Royal Central