A 24-year-old Moroccan inmate incarcerated at the Cantiello e Gaeta prison in Alessandria, Italy, devised a daring escape attempt on Monday, January 29th. According to reports, the individual ingested battery fluid, presumably hoping to trigger medical attention and subsequent transfer to a hospital. However, his plan took an unexpected turn. Once admitted to the hospital, the inmate, whose name has not been released, seized the opportunity presented by a waiting room visit. Attempting to
Pepsi Maroc has announced a new partnership with the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) to support Moroccan football, further solidifying its commitment to sports in the country. Salahaddine Mouaddib, General Manager of Varun Beverages Morocco, Pepsi's bottler in the country, confirmed the sponsorship deal, calling it a «historic partnership». Mouaddib stated, «This partnership marks a significant step in our commitment to supporting Moroccan sports, a discipline that
Morocco has become the second-largest African investor on the continent following a surge in direct investments over past two decades, IFC notes.
Following South Africa's victory over Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16, Fikile Mbalula, Secretary-General of the ruling African National Congress (ANC), sparked controversy by drawing political references to the Western Sahara conflict. Taking to Twitter, Mbalula declared, «We win as South Africa over Morocco, the colonists of Western Sahara. Free Western Sahara». We win as South africa against Morocco?? ,The Colonists of western Sahara ?? free Western Sahara
The United Nations Secretary-General's personal envoy for Western Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, is set to visit South Africa on Wednesday. This visit is at the invitation of the South African government. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric confirmed the visit during a press briefing on Tuesday : «The Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General for Western Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, is on his way to South Africa, at the invitation of the Government, for meetings tomorrow with senior South
Morocco's coach, Walid Regragui, shouldered the blame for his team's disappointing exit from the Africa Cup of Nations after their 2-0 defeat to South Africa in the round of 16. Following the match, Regragui acknowledged his players' missed opportunities and accepted full responsibility for the setback. «We could have settled the game earlier, but at this level, mistakes are punished», Regragui told beIN Sports. «I take full responsibility. We will analyze our mistakes and
The Spanish subsidiary of Alstom (EPA:ALSO) will deliver 80 new trams to Morocco by the end of 2024, expanding Casablanca's tram Lines 3 and 4. The contract, valued at €150 million, was signed in 2020. Company sources confirmed to the Spanish news agency Efe that an initial 26 vehicles will be shipped to Morocco soon. This information came during a visit by Moroccan officials to the Alstom factory headquarters in Barcelona. Alstom boasts a long history in Morocco, having implemented
Arrabet Holding, a Moroccan technology group, unveiled its strategy for developing the country's technological landscape, focusing on innovation and digital transformation. The group aims to «create a strong connection between innovation, sustainability, and economic growth», according to a press release. Founded in 2010 with Mobiblanc, a mobile technology initiative, Arrabet Holding diversifies its activities through subsidiaries to adapt to market changes and offer innovative
Morocco's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press release on Tuesday, January 30th, highlighting a potential shift in Panama's position on the Western Sahara conflict. The release emphasizes a Joint Declaration signed during a videoconference meeting between Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and his Panamanian counterpart, Janaina Tewaney Mencomo. Following Spain's similar move in March 2022, Panama's declaration expresses «support for the Autonomy Initiative» proposed
Disappointment filled the air as Morocco's aspirations for the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title abruptly ended with a 2-0 defeat to South Africa in Tuesday's round of 16 clash. The spirited Bafana Bafana secured their progression to the quarterfinals with goals in the 57th and 90+5th minute. The encounter initially started with both sides cautiously probing each other, resulting in a goalless first half. Morocco created the first significant scoring opportunity but was left rueing a
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