Amidst escalating geopolitical tensions, the governor of Bank Al-Maghrib, Abdellatif Jouahri, maintains a cautious yet confident stance, asserting that Morocco's economic fundamentals remain strong despite international uncertainties.
Israel is gearing up to host the second edition of the Moroccan-Israeli economic forum centered on High-Tech, highlighting the strengthening ties between the two nations in the realm of innovation. «A Moroccan economic delegation is anticipated to visit the Hebrew state in the coming weeks, spearheaded by a prominent Israeli NGO», reported Africa Intelligence on Tuesday. This visit is part of a twelve-week intensive initiative titled «Connect2Innovate», aimed at
A 4.9-magnitude earthquake was recorded on Tuesday, March 17, at around 11:24 p.m. in the Alboran Sea, near the Strait of Gibraltar. According to a bulletin from Morocco’s National Institute of Geophysics, the quake occurred at a latitude of 36.050°N and a longitude of 4.669°W, at a depth of 55 km. The tremor was felt across several regions in both Morocco and Spain. Online reports indicate it was experienced in cities ranging from Tangier to Casablanca, including Tetouan,
The Spanish military has recently stepped up its patrols and surveillance operations in Ceuta, a strategically important enclave on Morocco’s northern coast. According to El Confidencial Digital, this heightened vigilance comes amid ongoing military modernization efforts by several countries in the region, including Morocco. These measures, notably through the deployment of Operational Deterrence Platforms, aim to strengthen military presence, improve situational awareness, and ensure a
Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib, expressed confidence on Tuesday in Rabat that Moroccan banks will be able to maintain their operations in Europe, following an agreement reached with France on the implementation of the European CRD VI directive. Set to take effect on July 9, 2024, the directive requires banking institutions from non-EU countries to establish an accredited branch in each member state where they provide basic banking services, with full compliance expected by
In a stunning reversal, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has declared Morocco the winner of the AFCON 2025 final against Senegal, awarding a 3–0 victory without replaying the match. This decision follows an appeal by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, which successfully challenged the initial ruling by highlighting regulatory breaches by the Senegalese team.
Through her pioneering exhibition, Samia Chabani sheds light on the often-overlooked roles of North African migrant women in France, challenging reductive narratives and celebrating their civic and cultural contributions. By tracing the journeys of these women, Chabani not only honors their past but also inspires future generations to engage in collective action and empowerment.
The High Court of Justice in the Region of Murcia has ruled against the Spanish Social Security's attempt to reclaim over 15,000 euros from a Moroccan retiree, affirming that his time spent in Morocco does not jeopardize his entitlement to the minimum pension supplement. This decision upholds an earlier verdict by the Cartagena Labor Court, which had overturned the National Institute of Social Security's (INSS) claim that the sum of 15,318.80 euros was «wrongfully obtained» and its
Morocco ranks fourth in the MENA region by number of companies in Forbes Middle East’s 100 Most Valuable Companies 2026, with nine firms listed, according to data covering 12 stock exchanges as of January 2026. The Moroccan companies featured include construction group SGTM; three banking groups BANK OF AFRICA, BCP Group and Attijariwafa bank; building materials company LafargeHolcim Maroc; port operator Marsa Maroc; telecommunications operator Maroc Telecom; mining group Managem; and
The Trump administration is exploring alternative sources of fertilizer, including Morocco, amid supply disruptions linked to the war with Iran, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Tuesday. «We’ve established licenses for Venezuela to produce more fertilizer. We’ve had discussions with Morocco», he said on CNBC’s Squawk Box, describing the move as «an insurance policy against disruption» for U.S. farmers. «I’m not saying we
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