Washington D.C. – A number of officials who are serving in the Trump Administration announced their resignations after a mob of Trump-supporters stormed Capitol Hill on the afternoon of Wednesday 6th.

Some of these resignations came from people high up in the White House working for both President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.

The officials announced they will resign after President Donald J. Trump encouraged his supporters to go into the Capitol building, while also falsely claiming that the elections were fraudulent.

The following is a list of all Trump administration officials who announced their resignation:

Social Secretary to the First Lady – Rickie Niceta

Rickie Niceta was one of the people who helped organize Mr. Trump’s inauguration back in 2017, and has since been chosen by First Lady Melania Trump to serve as her Social Secretary.

Acting Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisors – Tyler Godspeed

Mr. Godspeed had the following to say when he announced his resignation on Thursday, 1 day after the mob stormed the Capitol building: “The events of yesterday made my position no longer tenable”. 

Special Envoy to Northern Ireland and Former Acting Chief of Staff – Mick Mulvaney

The series of resignations reached Europe when Mr. Mulvaney contacted U.S. Secretary of State Mr. Mike Pompeo and told him “I can’t do it. I can’t stay”. Mr. Mulvaney says he made those remarks after he watched President Trump encourage mobsters to go into the Capitol building.

A Deputy White House Press Secretary – Sarah Matthews

When Ms. Matthews submitted her resignation on Wednesday, she said that she was “deeply disturbed” by what she saw on that day.

Chief of Staff to Melania Trump – Stephanie Grisham

Working for Trump since his 2016 Presidential Campaign, Ms. Grisham is one of the longest-serving people in his administration. After serving as the White House Press Secretary, she moved to serving as Melania Trump’s Chief of Staff until she submitted her resignation on Wednesday after the events that took place in Washington D.C.

Deputy National Security Adviser – Matthew Pottinger

Before serving as Deputy National Security Adviser in the Trump Administration starting 2019, Mr. Pottinger was the administration’s Asia director on the National Security Council. His resignation also came as a response to the fatal attack on Capitol Hill.

Secretary of Transportation – Elaine Chao 

After she announced her resignation on Twitter, Ms. Chao is now the first cabinet member to do so. She said that the unrest at the capitol “deeply troubled me in a way that I simply cannot set aside.”

It is worth noting that Ms. Chao is married to Mitch McConnell, Senator of Kentucky and the majority leader.

Senior Cybersecurity Official – John Costello

Mr. Costello said that the events that took place in Capitol Hill were his “breaking point”, and that he hoped for a “wake up call”.

Betsy Davos, Secretary of Education also resigned

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The inauguration of the new US consulate in Morocco, Dakhla, will take place Sunday, January 10^th, 2021.

The inauguration will be chaired by Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Moroccans residing abroad, Nasser Bourita who have succeeded in opening dozens of consulates and embassies in the south of Morocco following His Majesty King of Morocco Mohammed VI guidance and vigilance.

Local authorities in Dakhla city are preparing for the inauguration ceremony which was announced by the US last December following its recognition of the Moroccan Sahara and the Signature of the full Moroccan Map in the US Embassy in Rabat by US Ambassador David Fischer.

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The Spanish Ministry of Labor, Immigration, and Social Security said that the number of unemployed people in Spain reached 3.888.137 by the end of December 2020; the highest record since 2016.

On Tuesday, the ministry confirmed that the number of unemployed people in Spain recorded, for the first time last year and after 7 consecutive years of decline, an increase by 724.532 persons; which is the highest since 2009 during the financial crisis. That a result of corona virus outbreak.

The ministry revealed that repercussions of health crisis resulting from corona virus outbreak have destroyed 7 consecutive years of growth in the number of job positions. During 2020, a total of 360.105 participants in social security institutions were gone, bringing the number of workers in the country to 19.048.433, with a decrease of 86,1% compared to 2019; first decline of its kind since 2013.

The same source stated that the number of unemployed people during last December only was 36.825, pointing that it is the first increase recorded during this month since 2011; in the context of Christmas and the New Year celebrations, which were not normal whatsoever for the labor market due to severe restrictions that are still going on because of repercussions of corona virus.

The ministry’s statement noted the loss of jobs positions being prominent in 2020, particularly in the public system of social security institutions. The number of participants in this system dropped by 359.931, not exceeding 15.716.119 in total.

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Morocco’s Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport had given an overview of the year 2020 and described it as a rough year for professionals and small entrepreneurs in domains of Culture, Cinema, Youth and Sport, and Media.

He further explained that in order to scaffold these professionals and alleviate the budget of corporate treasury, the economic Vigilance Committee has approved four project contracts in favor of cultural and creative industries, sport halls, Nurseries and written media.

He further added that employees within these four industries who are declared in the National Social Security Fund and who are temporarily out of work will benefit from a financial aid. Concerning the corporate treasury, the minister said that the aids will be in the form of forfeiting payments, postponing it or delaying deadlines as well as delaying the payments of bank loans.

Concerning written media, the minister stressed that it’s worth mentioning that this program contract is an added value to the press support strategy which is going to replace the exceptional aid initiative of 2021 that constitutes of 235M MAD in the year 2020.

Concerning Cultural and Creative industries, the minister announced that a cell will be established for assisting entrepreneurs in creating applications to contribute in the “Intilaqa” program (start-up) in addition to creating tools for investments to cope with certain projects.

According to the recommendations of 2019 debate, a workshop for statistical qualifications has been set up. The opening of the requests of proposals of this strategic study will hold place on February, 18^th; on its part, the private sector will also contribute in the works of the strategic study.

The Economic, Social and Environmental Council has recommended the development of a national cultural and digital proposal. Thus, a digital platform for intangible heritage, performing arts and festivals will be established. Furthermore, a program for supporting music album distribution services over social platforms such as Spotify will be created.

Concerning sport, the ministry picked up the idea proposed by Mustapha Rachid among 168 ideas proposed last August #fikraryadia (sport idea). The idea consists of establishing an electronic platform for the benefit of sport academies. GIZ association has endorsed the project for financing and follow up.

The four program contracts are characterized by the new digital mode which is the base of the Ministry’s yearly strategic plan.

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On January 4,2021, Lawrence Randolph appointed new Consul General of the United States of America in Casablanca.

Randolph has served in the United States and abroad in a number of ways. A diplomat since 2003, his recent international post was as Deputy Chief of Mission at the United States Embassy in Algiers where he managed a team of almost 500 and oversaw the transition of the Embassy from an unaccompanied to fully accompanied mission. Prior to this experience, he worked in Frankfurt, Germany where he served as the head of the Public Affairs after spending a year in Kabul, Afghanistan leading the External Affairs Unit under the Political Section.

He was responsible for reporting on Afghanistan’s affairs with countries in the region and multilateral organizations. The new US Consul General in Casablanca was also part of a team of diplomats and military officers negotiating a bilateral security agreement between the United States and Afghanistan. In addition to his diplomatic experience, Randolph worked in the United States with several American politicians. He held the post of Special Assistant in the offices of Secretaries of State Hilary Clinton and John Kerry.

During the period of one year, he served as Special Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, advising the Deputy Secretary of State on matters of public diplomacy in the Middle East and North Africa during the Arab Spring. Just before taking up his post in Morocco, Lawrence Randolph worked with the Director-General of the Diplomatic Corps Service. A position that allowed him to help build a global employee resilience and wellness program called TalentCare. On his course of study, the new consul has a Masters in Public Affairs Management from Colombia University and he also speaks Arabic, French, German and Spanish.

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Law enforcement entities claim that the woman was shot by Capitol Police. Once shot and fell on the floor of the Capitol, police gathered around her trying to save her while calling for help, rioters all gathered around the female filming and shouting. A tragic scene displaying the female with blood pouring out of her mouth while she lies unconscious on the floor.

“One adult female and two adult males appear to have suffered from separate medical emergencies, which resulted in their deaths. Any loss of life in the District is tragic and our thoughts are with anyone impacted by their loss,” Contee said at a news conference Wednesday night.

On his part, US President, Joe Biden has clearly expressed on Twitter that the scenes of chaos at the Capitol do not represent who Americans are and that what happened represents just a small number of extremists dedicated to lawlessness. He further added that it is not dissent, it is disorder and that it borders on sedition and it must end now.

He further called on President Trump to go on national television now to fulfill his oath and defend the Constitution by demanding an end to this siege.

On his part, former CIA director, John O. Brennan in his Tweet held Donald J. Trump responsible for the surreal act of sedition unfolding at the Capitol. He further added that Trump must be held accountable.

Trump has urged his supporters to finally “go home” hours after the riot erupted. He further addressed the rioters “I know your pain, I know you’re hurt. We had an election that was stolen from us. It was a landslide election and everyone knows it. Especially the other side. But you have to go home now. We have to have peace.”

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Israeli media announced the establishment of “Israeli-Moroccan Friendship Forum” headed by the president of the international federation of Moroccan Jews, Sam Ben Shtreit. It seeks to stimulate cooperation between Israel and Morocco in different fields, and provide services and assistance to Moroccan tourists visiting Israel.

According to Israeli media, the forum includes public figures, retired police officers, judges, businessmen-women, former mayors and others. It pursues the activation of cooperation between Israel and the kingdom in distinct fields, particularly tourism.

Sam Ben Shtreit said “I’m asking the heads of federal branches around the world to set up similar forums.”

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Morocco has expressed its positive satisfaction over the ongoing brotherly relations between Saudi Arabia and Qatar and the signature of “Al-Ula Declaration” on the occasion of the 41^st GCC Summit. A declaration what would end the long suffering and blockade in the region and start a new era of cooperation and security.

During the GCC Summit different leaders and representatives expressed their will to work together to face security problems and work out strategies to step up military integration under the umbrella of the GCC defence council and military committee.

His Majesty King of Morocco Mohammed VI ongoing brotherly ties with Arab Golf Leaders has led Morocco to express its hope that these steps would be the start of unity, reciprocal trust and overcoming crisis in order to reinforce the unity of Golf Countries.

Morocco also applauds the efforts made by Kuwait and the constructive role of the US concerning this file.

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Russia’s Embassy sadly announced the death of its Counselor Nikolay Orekhov in Rabat lat Sunday.

The late Counselor was found dead in his house in Rabat according to the latest investigations.

Investigations claimed that the counselor was murdered using a knife while nothing official has been announced yet.

Russian Embassy has expressed its deep sorrow over the death of its counselor in Rabat and expressed its condolences to his family and friends thanking everyone who shares their sorrow over this mysterious and shocking loss.

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Morocco’s Foreign Ministry plans to summon Algeria’s Ambassador to Morocco according to credible sources.

The Ambassador will be summoned to give clarifications about the huge attack the Algerian Media undertake about Morocco and its integrity especially that they use official media outlets to broadcast fake news about Morocco.

Such practice would only trigger rage and hatred among the two peoples of Morocco and Algeria over unreal, made-up, stories.

The attack started first by unofficial media outlets on social media networks displaying pictures and videos about war in south Morocco especially after US recognition of Moroccan Sahara.

However, things hasn’t stopped there. Official media outlets in Algeria have started displaying fake facts about Morocco to tarnish Morocco’s image for the Algerian people.

Moroccan authorities have been following up all fake news and have managed to prove the original pictures misused to promote hatred and rage among Algerians and Moroccans.

Morocco has taken a considerable time to process such childish actions and finally decided to summon the Algerian Ambassador to Morocco over a meeting. On the other hand, Algeria has frequently summoned the Moroccan Ambassador to Algeria on every little occasion to bombard him with futile questions.

Such a gesture from Morocco only reflects how Morocco’s Diplomacy is based on logic and patience rather than haste and reactions.

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