World Bank’s logistics index highlights Morocco’s weak performance in 2018

Morocco has fallen in the ranking conducted by the World Bank’s logistics performance index. The report is released every two years to examine how trade logistics is used in economy.

In 1909, Madrid violently repressed Catalans who refused to participate in the Rif War

On Sunday 1st of October, Spain tried hard to ban the Catalan independence referendum led by the Generalitat de Catalunya and approved by the parliament of Catalonia. The referendum was deemed illegal by the constitutional court of Spain and voters were met by the chillingly brutal police action. History is repeating itself as in 1909, Madrid violently repressed Catalans, who refused to be sent as reinforcements when Spain renewed military-colonial activity in Morocco on 9 July, in what is

Google Maps 2015 updates confuse media in Morocco and the Polisario

Last week, several media platforms from Moroccan and the Polisario reported that Google Maps has updated the Kingdom’s map. Yet the information is not new and has nothing to do with the conflict.

Huelva Gate : Adopting new measures to protect female farm workers in Spain

In Spain, the Young Farmers Agrarian Association (ASAJA) and the Workers' Commissions (CCOO) signed, Tuesday, an agreement to protect foreign female farm workers in the Fields. The initiative took place as several Moroccan strawberry pickers stood up against sexual assaults.

Huelva Gate : Was the Moroccan parliament’ self-censorship unfounded ?

Moroccan parliament turned down earlier this month the Commission for Social Sectors' right to send a mission to Huelva. While the proposal was refused, Morocco allowed in the past a foreign parliament to conduct a similar mission on its territory.

Moroccan embassy refuses to comply with a Dutch court's order, citing diplomatic immunity

Sued by an ex-employee, the Moroccan embassy in The Hague has refused to comply with a court ruling, citing diplomatic immunity.

Alexandre Benalla : The Moroccan origins of Emmanuel Macron’s former aide

Emmanuel Macron’s former top bodyguard, who has made headlines for beating a protester in a viral video, is reportedly of Moroccan descent.

Huelva Gate : Farm owners slam ANAPEC for the season’s downsides

Spanish farm owners in Huelva have submitted a document to the Ministry for migration slamming the Moroccan authorities for the failures of this season. They have even urged Pedro Sanchez’ cabinet to consider new countries for next year’s season.

Investment Climate : Despite improvements, the lack of skilled labor challenges Morocco

Although Morocco has implemented several strategies to strengthen its status as an attractive hub for foreign investors, the lack of skilled labor and bureaucracy remain challenging.

Rohuna, a piece of heaven built in Tangier to preserve hundreds of Moroccan plants

Italian writer and gardener Umberto Pasti is known for his great botanical works. However, his biggest project is the Rohuna garden, a piece of heaven located in Tangier.