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Moroccan and Zambian parliamentary leaders discuss reforms and collaboration in Rabat

The President of the House of Representatives, Rachid Talbi El Alami, held talks on Tuesday in Rabat with Frank Moyo, President of the Reform and Modernization Commission and Vice-President of Zambia's National Assembly. Moyo was accompanied by a parliamentary delegation on a working visit to Morocco. According to a statement from the House of Representatives, the visit aims to explore Morocco’s parliamentary experience and includes field visits to major development projects across the

Morocco and The Gambia strengthen security ties : Ministers meet in Rabat

Moroccan Minister of the Interior Abdelouafi Laftit received his Gambian counterpart, Abdoulie Sanyang, on Tuesday in Rabat. Sanyang is on an official visit to Morocco from April 7 to 11. According to a statement from Morocco’s Ministry of the Interior, the meeting builds on joint efforts launched following the signing of a memorandum of understanding on security between the two countries on January 25, 2024, in Dakhla. During the meeting, the two ministers reaffirmed their commitment

Morocco’s AMDIE crowned top investment agency in MENA

The Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development (AMDIE) stood out at the 14th edition of the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) in Abu Dhabi, earning two prestigious awards: Gold Partner Award and Best Investment Promotion Agency (IPA) in the MENA Region. These accolades underscore Morocco’s strong progress in advancing investment and export promotion. They also recognize the structural reforms initiated under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, aimed at positioning the

British bank Standard Chartered eyes African expansion, with Morocco in sight

British multinational bank Standard Chartered Plc is eyeing an African expansion, with Morocco among the countries it is considering. «Like we’ve gone and expanded in Egypt with a fully-fledged bank on the ground, we are looking at one or two other countries», Chris Egberink, CEO and Head of Banking & Coverage, South Africa, told Bloomberg on Tuesday. «There are a number of countries we are considering, and Morocco is one», he revealed. The timing

ADFM urges swift action on Morocco's long-delayed equality authority

The Democratic Association of Moroccan Women (ADFM) has raised concerns about the fate of the Authority for Parity and the Fight Against All Forms of Discrimination (Apald), in light of the constitutional principle of equality and the fight against all forms of discrimination. In a statement released on Tuesday, the NGO recalls that Article 19 of the Constitution provides for the creation of this body as a «national mechanism for the protection of women's rights and the promotion of

Rabat hosts the first international university chess tournament

ISMAGI is hosting the first edition of the International University Chess Tournament under the theme: «Chess, a Lever for Success». From April 17 to 20, 2025, students from around the world will compete in Rabat in a centuries-old game that has become increasingly popular among young people. This edition pays tribute to Anatoly Karpov, a living chess legend, on the 50th anniversary of his world championship victory. The guest of honor will be Dr. Bassem Amin, an Egyptian

The new EU banking regulation : Understanding what Moroccan banks risk and why

An EU's new banking directive, Directive (EU) 2024/1619, introduces stricter rules for non-EU bank branches, directly impacting Moroccan banks operating in Europe. Yabiladi outlines the changes that could affect Moroccan banking branches in the EU, from new compliance reviews and a classification system to the risk of being forced to become subsidiaries.

Warner Music MENA boosts Moroccan rap scene with Dizzy DROS, Snor, and Kouz1 signings

Warner Music MENA is reinforcing its commitment to the Moroccan urban scene by signing three major figures in local rap: Dizzy DROS, Snor, and Kouz1. This partnership marks a significant step for these artists as they prepare to make their mark on the international stage. Dizzy DROS, a cornerstone of Moroccan rap, joins the label with a career highlighted by iconic tracks like Men Hna, M3a L3echrane, and Moutanabi. His sharp style and powerful music videos have made him an icon. His

Morocco is better prepared for Artificial Intelligence than its neighbors, UN report

Morocco ranked first in the Maghreb and second in Africa for readiness in advanced technologies related to artificial intelligence, according to a report by UNCTAD. The report also noted that the kingdom's programmer base grew by 35 percent between 2022 and 2023.

France : Tensions between Moroccans and pro-Polisario supporters in Poitiers

About twenty Moroccan and dual-national protesters gathered on Monday in Poitiers, western France, to demonstrate against the visit of Claude Mangin, the wife of Ennaâma Asfari. Asfari has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in Morocco for his role in the violence that occurred during the dismantling of the Gdim Izik camp in Laâyoune in November 2010, where 11 Moroccan security force members were killed. Supported by the Polisario Front, Mangin's initiative is part of a

Tragic collision claims four lives near Errachidia

In a tragic accident that occurred Tuesday morning on National Road No. 10, which connects the cities of Errachidia and Goulmima, four people died following a violent collision between a car and an armored money transport truck. According to media sources, the accident resulted in the immediate death of four passengers in the car, while the truck driver and his companion survived and were transported to the hospital for treatment. Immediately after the accident, members of the Royal

Moroccans dominate Marathon des Sables stage 3 as Mohamed El Morabity takes lead

Under the blazing sun and across a grueling 32.5 km course, the third stage of the Marathon des Sables dramatically shook up the competition. Mohamed El Morabity, who kept a low profile the previous day, surged to the front by clinching victory with a time of 2h38'01". He was closely followed by Hamid Yachou at 2h39'06" and his brother Rachid El Morabity at 2h45'41". Once again, the day's podium was dominated by Moroccans, and the overall rankings remain fiercely competitive: Mohamed leads

Morocco and Russia discuss regional crises ahead of UN talks on Sahara

Just ahead of the upcoming talks between Nasser Bourita and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Morocco’s ambassador to Russia, Lotfi Bouchaara, was received by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Yesterday, Bouchaara met with Mikhail Bogdanov, Russia’s special representative for the Middle East and Africa and Deputy Foreign Minister. According to a statement from the Russian Ministry, «discussions centered on the situation in the Middle East and North

Morocco FM Nasser Bourita to meet with US counterpart Marco Rubio in Washington

Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita is set to meet with Marco Rubio this Tuesday afternoon in Washington, as reported by the State Department. This will be the first meeting between the Moroccan Foreign Minister and his U.S. counterpart since Donald Trump returned to the White House on January 20. Last week, Marco Rubio hosted his counterparts from Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, two other signatories of the Abraham Accords in 2020. As a reminder, Nasser Bourita and Marco Rubio had a phone

Brussels says there are more opportunities for Morocco to «repatriate irregular migrants»

Magnus Brunner, the European Commissioner for Migration and Home Affairs, stated on Monday that there is «significant potential» to enhance the «return and readmission» operations for irregular migrants by Morocco. He emphasized that cooperation between the European Union and Morocco is «crucial» in this area. Brunner's remarks came during his meeting with members of the Civil Liberties Committee in the European Parliament, where they discussed migration

The program of Moroccan writers at Paris Book Festival 2025

As the guest of honor at the fourth edition of the Paris Book Festival (April 11–13, 2025), Morocco will be represented by 36 national publishers and numerous Moroccan authors from both within the country and abroad, including young writers, academics, and researchers. The program will feature tributes, book presentations, signing sessions, and thematic discussions as key highlights.

Spanish Civil Guard foils kidnapping of Moroccan migrant in Castellón : Three arrested

The Spanish Civil Guard has arrested three people suspected of kidnapping a Moroccan migrant and holding him captive for two days in a tourist apartment in the province of Castellón, eastern Spain. During his captivity, the victim was physically assaulted and had money stolen from his bank accounts. The kidnappers also filmed him with his hands tied and sent the videos to his family in Morocco, along with a ransom demand of €30,000. The incident occurred on March 31, when a

Spain's PP pushes to renew strategic dialogue with Algeria

In Spain, the People's Party (PP), the leading political force in both chambers of Parliament, is urging the government to renew dialogue with Algeria, which it describes as a «strategic partner». According to Iberian media, PP lawmakers have submitted a non-binding legislative proposal to the executive. The proposal calls on the lower house to pressure Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s government into making concessions to Algiers—particularly by reconsidering its support

Algerian army completes airbase 70 km from Morocco

The Algerian army has completed the construction of a new military airbase in Oum El Assel, located in the Tindouf province, approximately 70 km from the Moroccan border, south of Mhamid El Ghizlane. The information was reported by the Atlantic Defense and Armament Observatory (OADA) on X. Satellite images show the presence of two Russian-made MIG-29M2 fighter jets equipped with air-to-air missiles. According to the Observatory, the base also features ammunition depots and other ground

Drone incident sparks airspace standoff between Algeria and Mali

Tensions between Algeria and Mali continue to escalate. Following the recall of the Algerian ambassador from Bamako by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Defense has now announced a ban on «any overflight of its territory by aircraft coming from or heading to Mali». Under the direct supervision of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the ministry justified the decision by citing «repeated violations of Algerian airspace by aircraft originating from Mali». The

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