Attijariwafa Bank is exploring a potential collaboration with the French start-up Mistral AI, «which recently introduced an artificial intelligence model tailored for financial institutions», reported Africa Intelligence this Tuesday. The Moroccan banking giant aims to harness generative AI to revolutionize the financial sector, with goals to modernize services, elevate customer experiences, and refine risk management strategies. This technological leap will encompass automating
Chef Nawal Rezagui has recently been honored with a Michelin star, fulfilling a dream she has cherished for years. For the past two years, she has been at the helm of L’Alcôve in Vinay (Marne), following a significant career shift a decade ago when she left Morocco. Upon receiving her first star from this prestigious guide, she spoke with France 3 régions, describing the accolade as a testament to «many things, to hard work, to sacrifice», and a reflection of her
Las inundaciones en el norte, los fuertes vientos y el frío en el sur han afectado al sector de las frutas rojas en Marruecos. Entre daños y retrasos en el transporte, los productores y exportadores informan de una disminución en los volúmenes, mientras intentan salvar lo que puedan de la temporada.
A mobile application based on artificial intelligence (AI) will enable early and widespread diagnosis of autism (ASD) and neurodevelopmental disorders in children in Morocco. Developed by BlinkLab, this tool has been selected for the national program in the country, thus offering a method accessible via smartphone.
The disqualification of Senegal from the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025), as determined by the appeals committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has now been officially endorsed by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA). This development has positively impacted Morocco's position in FIFA's global rankings, boosting their overall score by 18.02 points. Currently, the national team remains in eighth place, but their updated score of 1754.59 points, up from
Adverse weather, including floods in the north and strong winds and cold in the south, has severely hit Morocco’s red fruit sector, causing production losses and export delays. Growers and exporters report falling volumes, quality issues, and unmet contracts, while trying to save what could be saved of the season.
The UAE Ministry of Defense announced on Tuesday evening the tragic death of a Moroccan civilian contractor who was serving with the UAE Armed Forces. In an official statement, the ministry revealed that he «was martyred during a routine mission in the brotherly Kingdom of Bahrain following an Iranian missile attack that targeted the Kingdom.» The Ministry of Defense mourns one of the civilian contractors in the UAE Armed Forces of Moroccan nationality, who was martyred during a
Police in Marrakech arrested a 39-year-old man with a criminal record on Tuesday afternoon, March 24, on suspicion of extortion and threats of violence, after a video of the incident circulated on social media. The video was flagged by cyber surveillance services and shows the suspect extorting a foreign national in the historic medina of Marrakech. Initial checks confirmed that no complaint or official report had been filed regarding the incident. A judicial investigation was
The Senegalese Football Federation is poised to lodge an appeal today, Tuesday, with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne. This action challenges the decision to revoke the «Lions of Teranga» of their Africa Cup of Nations title, which they secured on the pitch after a contentious final against Morocco last January. Moussa Mbaye, an executive committee member of the Senegalese federation, announced this during an interview on a national channel. He confirmed that
The French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Attractiveness, Nicolas Forissier, is expected to visit Morocco on April 2 and 3. The trip will be «largely focused on football», with a meeting between Philippe Diallo, head of the French Football Federation, and his Moroccan counterpart Fouzi Lekjaa expected to feature on the agenda, Africa Intelligence reported on Tuesday. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties through sport, a key tool of French diplomacy in Morocco. It