Morocco extends flights suspension to and from 41 countries until June 10

Moroccan authorities have decided to extend, until June 10, the suspension of flights with 41 countries to fight against the spread of Covid-19 and potential new variants of the virus in the Kingdom. Official sources explained to the EFE agency this Friday that the countries include, among others, Spain, France, Portugal, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Egypt, Algeria, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Guinea, Mali,

Covid-19 in Morocco : 298 new infections and 8 deaths on Friday

298 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Morocco during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of Covid-19 infections in the country to 513,314. 5,429,878 people have received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine so far, while 4,363,261 people have received the second. 275 new recoveries were recorded during the same period, bringing the total number of recoveries to 500,192. 8 deaths were recorded between yesterday and today, bringing the total number of deaths to 9,057. 7 of these

Spanish National Court suspends summons of five Polisario leaders

The Spanish National Court suspended summons, sent Friday May 7, to five leaders of the Polisario Front, to hear them over accusations of crimes against humanity, arbitrary detention and torture suffered by Fadel Brika, a Sahrawi activist. Europa Press agency cites judicial sources, indicating that this decision is explained by the inability to locate them. The leaders in question are the brothers of the founder of the separatist movement, Bachir Mustapha Sayed, in addition to Sayed Ahmed

Morocco prepares for Algerian presidency of the African Union Peace and Security Council

The political battle promises to be eventful in May within the institutions of the African Union. Morocco is preparing to cross swords with Algeria, which chairs the Peace and Security Council this May.

Turkish discount retail giant BIM sells 35% share in Moroccan branch for $83.2M

Turkish discount retail giant BIM has announced the sale of a 35% share in its Morocco affiliate in a transaction valued at $83.2 million to the British investment fund Blue Investment Holding. This fund is owned by Helios Investment Partners, which manages several stocks in Africa. This sale is the implementation of an agreement signed by the Turkish and British companies at the end of last year, recalls Turkish daily Yeni Şafak.  The sale of BIM on the one hand of its subsidiary

Spain : Brahim Ghali's hearing postponed to June 1

As previously announced, the hearing of Brahim Ghali, scheduled for Friday, May 7, by an examining judge at the National Hearing, will not take place. The Polisario leader could be heard by the Spanish justice on June 1, reveals Europa Press citing «judicial sources». A date that can change based on the state of health of Ghali, says the same source. On Wednesday, a police report submitted to Judge Santiago Pedraz stressed that the leader of

Germany asks for an «explanation» following Moroccan ambassador’s recall

Germany has reacted to the summoning of Morocco’s ambassador to Germany for consultation. An official from the German Foreign Ministry told Reuters, Thursday, that Germany «was not informed in advance about the ambassador’s recall», adding that «it could not understand the accusations in the communique from the Moroccan ministry and had asked for an explanation». «We are all the more surprised by this measure because we are making constructive efforts

Covid-19 in Morocco : 360 new infections and 6 deaths on Thursday

360 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Morocco during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of Covid-19 infections in the country to 513,016. 5,334,087 people have received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine so far, while 4,346,867 people have received the second. 426 new recoveries were recorded during the same period, bringing the total number of recoveries to 499,917. 6 deaths were recorded between yesterday and today, bringing the total number of deaths to 9,049. 3 of

Morocco extends state of health emergency until June 10

The government council, chaired by head of Government Saadeddine El Othmani, decided on Thursday to extend the state of health emergency in the Kingdom until June 10, 2021. This decision is part of the efforts done by Morocco to combat the spread of the pandemic of the new coronavirus (Covid-19), indicates a government press release, relayed by the MAP. 

Fitch Ratings maintains its ‘BB+’ sovereign rating for Morocco

American agency Fitch Ratings confirmed on Wednesday Morocco's long-term default foreign currency issuer rating at ‘BB+’, with a stable outlook. «Morocco's 'BB+' rating is underpinned by a record of macroeconomic stability reflected in relatively low inflation and GDP volatility pre-pandemic, a moderate share of foreign-currency (FC) debt in total general government (GG) debt, and relatively comfortable external liquidity buffers», the agency explains in a press