Western Sahara : Russia backs the relaunching of direct negotiations

Russia expressed its position on the Western Sahara conflict on Wednesday, backing the relaunching of direct negotiations between Morocco and the Polisario. Moscow, however, wants Algeria and Mauritania to be part of the talks.

Corruption and bureaucracy affect Morocco’s competitiveness, says the World Bank

According to the World bank’s new report on global competitiveness, corruption and bureaucracy are the main problematic factors for doing business in Morocco. The survey ranks the Kingdom 71st in the world and first in North Africa.

Morocco’s Islamic jurist Ahmed Raissouni wants Saudi Arabia to stop managing Hajj

Moroccan Islamic jurist Ahmed Raissouni has criticized Saudi Arabia’s management of the pilgrimage. The man, who is close to Qatar, believes that Hajj must be arranged by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation instead of Riyadh.

Morocco needs to urgently adopt new reforms before considering currency liberalization

For bankers, Morocco is in the need of implementing new reforms related to education and bureaucracy, before considering new currency liberalization.

Huelva Gate : Moroccan farm workers seek the help of Spain’s high court

Moroccan farm workers in Huelva are seeking the help of Spain’s national court, after refusing to attend hearings held in two local courts in the southern province. Currently the high institution is studying their request.

Melilla's president sees closure of commercial borders as an «insult to Spain' sovereignty»

Melilla's president denounced the closure of commercial borders, separating Morocco and the Spanish enclave. For Juan José Imbroda the decision is an «insult ro Spain' sovereignty over the city».

Western Sahara : Will Morocco accept having direct negotiations with the Polisario ?

Will Morocco agree to have direct negotiations with the Polisario while challenging the legitimacy of the movement that claims it represents Sahrawis ? Rabat's chances are limited as they are monitored by Donald Trump's advisor John Bolton.

Abdelkader Bzioui, Union Deportiva España’s last Moroccan football player

Abdelkader Bzioui was the last Moroccan footballer to play for Tangier’s Union Deportiva España. The club was based in the Moroccan city during the Spanish protectorate.

Melilla’s merchants seek the help of Angela Merkel as Morocco closes commercial borders

Since August the 1st, borders used for commercial purposes with Melilla have been closed, affecting merchants in the Spanish enclave. Some of them sought the help of Spain’s Prime Minister while others preferred to knock on Angela Merkel’s door.

Diaspo #52 : «Sumaya Style» the burkini brand created by a Moroccan woman in Spain

In Spain, the ban on burkini is not a thing. However, almost no brand sells the clothing piece. A Moroccan woman managed to make that possible by creating her own burkini line «Sumaya Style».