Morocco king pledges major reform

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has promised “comprehensive constitutional reform” in the north African country.

In his first speech since last month’s protests across the nation, the king said that “individual and collective liberties will be expanded”.

Despite the street rallies – in the wake of those in Tunisia and Egypt – the king has refused to give up power.

Protesters want some of the king’s powers to be handed over to a newly elected government.