Ex-Raja Casablanca president Mohamed Boudrika denied bail in fraud trial

Former Raja Casablanca president Mohamed Boudrika appeared this week before the Aïn Sebaâ Criminal Court of First Instance for the opening of his trial. He faces multiple charges, including fraud, issuing bad checks, forgery and use of forged documents, swindling, and the illegal obtaining of an administrative document. Boudrika, who also previously served as president of the Mers Sultan district, filed a request for provisional release through his legal team, a request that was

Sean Paul shoots new music video in a Moroccan riad

Jamaican dancehall singer and rapper Sean Paul is set to release a new music video for his latest track «Tuff», shot in Morocco. Teasing fans on Instagram, Sean Paul shared a sneak peek of the video, filmed in a traditional Moroccan riad. The clip shows him dancing in the middle of a beautifully decorated zellij-tiled courtyard. Belly dancers also appear in the video, adding an oriental flair to the scene. The video, shared on his Instagram on Wednesday, was captioned:

UN Decolonization talks : Rabat mobilizes allies, Algiers pushes for referendum

In a now-familiar scene, Tuesday’s session of the United Nations General Assembly’s Special Committee on Decolonization (C-24) once again turned into a heated exchange between Morocco and Algeria over the Sahara issue. Rabat highlighted the growing international support for its autonomy initiative, calling it a realistic and mutually acceptable solution, while Algeria reiterated its call for a referendum and criticized what it described as the UN’s failure to end the

AFRICOM chief praises Morocco but rules out HQ move from Germany

Speaking yesterday in Washington, General Michael Langley, head of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), addressed the Military Affairs Committee on security developments across the African continent. He dismissed, for the time being, the prospect of relocating AFRICOM’s headquarters from Stuttgart, Germany, to Morocco. «From an operational perspective, the cost-benefit analysis... the benefit of moving to Morocco wouldn't exceed the cost», he said in response to a

Morocco's F-35 fighter jet deal gains momentum with Israeli approval

The possibility of Morocco's Royal Armed Forces (FAR) acquiring F-35A fighter jets is once again gaining momentum. A specialized English-language defense outlet reported on Wednesday, June 11, that Israel has given the green light for the acquisition of 32 aircraft, a key step given Israel’s influence in facilitating the sale of this advanced jet to Arab countries. The deal is estimated to cost around $17 billion over a 45-year period. Sources present at the IDEX (Abu Dhabi International

Maroc : Le Chinois Tinci confirme son projet d’usine d'électrolyte à 280 M$

Le fabricant chinois de produits chimiques, Tinci Materials Technology, a conclu un accord d'investissement avec le gouvernement marocain, rapporte un communiqué de Reuters publié ce mercredi 11 juin. L'entreprise prévoit d'injecter environ 280 millions de dollars (plus de 3 milliards de dirhams) dans un projet d'électrolyte au Maroc, précise le même communiqué. Ce projet d'investissement n'est pas nouveau. En 2023, Tinci avait

Marruecos: La empresa china Tinci confirma su proyecto de planta de electrolito por 280 millones de dólares

El fabricante chino de productos químicos, Tinci Materials Technology, ha suscrito un acuerdo de inversión con el gobierno de Marruecos, según informa un comunicado de Reuters publicado este miércoles 11 de junio. La compañía tiene previsto invertir aproximadamente 280 millones de dólares (más de 3 mil millones de dirhams) en un proyecto de electrolito en Marruecos, según detalla el comunicado. Este proyecto de inversión no

En attendant le retour de Sébastian du Maroc... Le mythe qui a hanté les Portugais

Le sébastianisme est un mythe qui a émergé après la mort du roi Sébastien du Portugal lors de la bataille de Ksar El Kebir en 1578, alimenté par l'absence de son corps et l'espoir de son retour pour sauver la nation. Cette croyance, plus tard politisée sous la domination espagnole et ravivée dans le Brésil du XIXe siècle, en est venue à symboliser un espoir irréaliste et un déni de la

Waiting for Sebastian to return from Morocco... The myth that haunted the Portuguese

Sebastianism is a myth that emerged after the death of King Sebastian of Portugal in the 1578 Battle of Ksar El Kebir, fueled by the absence of his body and hopes of his return to save the nation. The belief, later politicized during Spanish rule and revived in 19th-century Brazil, came to symbolize unrealistic hope and denial of reality.

China's Tinci signs investment agreement with Morocco, eyes $280 million electrolyte project

Chinese chemical manufacturer Tinci Materials Technology has signed an investment agreement with the Moroccan government, according to a Reuters notice on Wednesday, June 11. The company plans to invest approximately $280 million in an electrolyte project in Morocco, the same notice states. This is not the first time the investment has been mentioned. In 2023, Tinci announced plans to build a $280 million factory in Morocco to serve the European lithium-ion battery market. At that time, the