Morocco is in the process of permitting the use of cryptocurrencies, according to the Central Bank governor. On Tuesday, Abdellatif Jouahri said that a draft law on cryptocurrencies is undergoing the process of adoption in the kingdom, Reuters reported. Bank Al Maghrib «has prepared a draft law regulating crypto assets, which is currently in the adoption process», Jouahri said during an international conference held Tuesday in Rabat. Jouahri announced that the monetary authority
The map of Morocco on footballers' jerseys remains a focal point of ongoing controversy in Algeria. Algerian player Yousri Bouzok refused to participate in the match between Raja Club Athletic and FAR Rabat due to the jersey bearing the full map of the Kingdom. He feared potential sanctions from Algerian officials upon his return.
Le roi Mohammed VI, le prince héritier Moulay Hassan et la princesse Lalla Khadija ont été aperçus en train de se promener tranquillement à Paris, en France. Des photos du souverain et de ses enfants sont devenues virales ce mardi, capturant un moment familial intime lors de leur balade dans les rues parisiennes. Selon l'hebdomadaire français Point de Vue, spécialisé dans les actualités royales, les photos datent du 18 novembre.
Borgerhout, a bustling neighborhood in Antwerp, will be honoring the memory of a woman who dedicated her life to the integration of the Moroccan community in Belgium. A plaza in the famous neighborhood will soon bear the name of Viera Sagers, or Milouda, as Moroccan migrants like to call her. This recognition has already been announced by the Antwerp city council following a proposal by the district mayor of Borgerhout, Flemish national broadcaster VRT reported on Monday. The square is on
King Mohammed VI, Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, and Princess Lalla Khadija were spotted enjoying a casual walk in Paris, France. Photos of the Sovereign and his children went viral on Tuesday, capturing an intimate family moment during their stroll through the Parisian streets. According to the French weekly Point de Vue, which specializes in royal news, the photos date back to November 18. Like «any parent eager to please his children», Point de Vue also notes, King Mohammed VI
«In Morocco, we are secular». This surprising announcement was made yesterday in the House of Representatives by the Minister of Islamic Affairs. The background to this statement dates back to President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Morocco at the end of October, as revealed by Ahmed Taoufiq in response to an oral question from the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) group of MPs regarding the religious supervision of Moroccans living abroad (MRE). During a meeting with French
To undermine the rapprochement between Rabat and Tehran, Algiers is leveraging the Iranian Parliament. On Monday, November 25, Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf met with Ibrahim Azizi, Chairman of the Iranian Parliament's Security and Foreign Policy Commission. «The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the state of fraternal and cooperative relations between the two brotherly countries and to explore ways to activate parliamentary diplomacy to enhance these ties to the highest
EU Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement, Oliver Varhelyi, visited Morocco to discuss EU-Morocco relations following the European Court of Justice's ruling excluding the Sahara from bilateral agreements. Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita urged the EU to take concrete actions to uphold their partnership, emphasizing Morocco's stance on national unity and territorial integrity.
The European Union (EU) is planning to give Morocco 200 million euros to support post-earthquake reconstruction, EU Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Oliver Varhelyi said on Monday. In a press conference held in Rabat following talks with Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, Varhelyi said that the EU plans to increase its total earthquake reconstruction aid to Morocco to 1 billion euros. Morocco has been a «reliable» partner, he said, adding that the North
With just a few weeks to go before Donald Trump's inauguration as President of the United States on January 20, 2025, the Israeli government has appointed a new ambassador to Washington. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu chose his former advisor Yechiel Leiter. This conservative rabbi, who previously served under Ariel Sharon, also of the Likud Party, is considered close to the Republican Party. Leiter is also a strong supporter of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, a recognition