Morocco : Government yet to address pilgrim deaths in Saudi Arabia, spokesperson says

The Moroccan government, led by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, did not address the deaths of Moroccan pilgrims in Saudi Arabia during its meeting on Thursday, June 20th, according to Mustapha Baitas, Minister of Relations with Parliament and Civil Society and government spokesperson. Baitas acknowledged this in response to a journalist's question. «There are relevant authorities who will provide all the data on this matter», Baitas explained during the press briefing following

Insurance : Green Card system recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over Sahara

Morocco is making confident strides in gaining international recognition of its territorial integrity. Yabiladi has learned that the Green Card system will now fully encompass the entire Moroccan territory, including its Saharan provinces. This recognition was formalized in a resolution unanimously adopted during the General Assembly of the Council of Bureaux (COB) held in London, United Kingdom, on June 6-7, 2024, at the initiative of the Moroccan Central Bureau of Insurance Companies

Royal Air Maroc expands summer 2024 with 300,000 new seats, 6 routes

Royal Air Maroc is actively preparing for the 2024 summer season by implementing an ambitious plan to meet the growing demand for passenger travel. With a seat offering of over 6.5 million, representing a 300,000-seat increase compared to summer 2023, to over 90 destinations worldwide, the Moroccan national carrier is consolidating its position as a regional leader. Its program includes the launch of six new international routes and increased frequencies on strategic routes. Royal Air Maroc

In 12 years, Morocco received $5.6 billion to up its renewable energy game

Morocco received 5.6 billion dollars of international public financial flows destined to renewable energy between 2010 and 2022. Most of these funds were used to finance solar energy.

Volkswagen sees Morocco as a new battery hub for Europe

Morocco is emerging as a battery hub for Europe, whose electric car industry lacks a domestic battery supply chain. This comes as China has announced plans to establish a production base in Morocco, according to Sebastian Wolf, COO of Volkswagen's battery unit. «We don't have any supply chain», Wolf said Tuesday as reported by Bloomberg. «Right now, we have to be honest that the set-up of the LFP supply chain is happening in Morocco and not in Europe». Europe trails

Spain approves 2.66-billion-dirham loan for major desalination plant in Morocco

The Spanish Council of Ministers has greenlit a repayable loan of up to 2.66 billion dirhams (250 million euros) to an Acciona-owned company. The funds will finance the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of a desalination plant in Morocco. This loan, provided by the Fund for the Internationalization of Spanish Enterprises (FIEM), aligns with Spain's «Horizon Africa» strategy, according to Europa Press. It aims to promote the presence of Spanish companies in Africa

Polisario and Algeria boycott Ramaphosa's inauguration in South Africa

The Polisario boycotted the inauguration of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, which took place on Wednesday, June 19. Its official media ignored the event, and Brahim Ghali did not send a congratulatory message to Ramaphosa. This reserve was evident as early as Friday, June 14, when the deputies re-elected Ramaphosa, head of the African National Congress (ANC), for a second term as President of South Africa. While many allies sent congratulatory messages, including the presidents of

French athletes can't wear hijab at 2024 Olympics despite IOC rule

Despite the decision of the International Olympic Committee on religious and cultural attire, France is preventing its Muslim athletes from competing at the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris with their hijabs on.

Hajj death toll : 17 Moroccans perish

The death toll of Moroccan pilgrims in Hajj has reached 17 so far, an authorized source told Medias24 on Wednesday. The deaths are linked to chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart problems, the same source added. The source assured that the number of Moroccan deaths is less than the average number typically ranging from 30 to 45. 15% of the 34,000 Moroccan pilgrims participating in Hajj this year are senior citizens, aged more than 82 years old. This update comes as more than 900

Morocco Justice Minister addresses hotel couple control concerns raised by PJD

The Moroccan Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, reaffirmed on Tuesday evening on the state-owned Al Aoula channel that it is illegal for hotels to request a marriage certificate from couples when checking in. «Reception staff in tourist establishments do not have the authority to question clients about their marital status. It is a violation of the private lives of Moroccans», Ouahbi emphasized, adding that only police are competent to ask such questions. «I am not