BCP, CIH and CDG want to purchase an Islamic bank and insurance in Tunisia

Banque Centrale Populaire and CIH Bank, Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) and the Caisse de dépot et de gestion (CDG) are among the seven bidders competing to acquire 69.15% stake in Tunisia’s Zitouna bank and 70% stake in the insurance company Zitouna Takaful. Through international bidding, the Tunisian State, Al-Karama Holding and Portfolio Invest, the majority shareholders of Zitouna Bank and Zitouna Takaful, want to sell a single block of shares representing 69, 15% of

Tindouf : Protesters question the death of a Sahrawi prisoner

For the past three days, dozens of Sahrawis have been demonstrating in front of the Rabouni camp, the headquarters of the Polisario leadership. Coming from the Tekna tribe, protesters are questioning the death of a Sahrawi prisoner, Brahim Ould Salek Ould Breika, a young trader who was held in the Dhaibia prison. In its official version of the story, the Front says that the man had committed suicide, putting an end to his life. The deceased’s family, on the other hand, believes that

Sahara : Horst Köhler to visit Laayoune at the end of June

The Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Western Sahara Horst Köhler is expected to visit Morocco on the 28th and 29th of June, a well informed source told Yabiladi on Sunday. The UN diplomat will travel to Laayoune to visit the MINURSO’s headquarters and the Blue Helmets Teams. Before heading to the city, Köhler is to hold talks with Moroccan officials in Rabat. For the record, the former German president wanted to visit Laayoune last April, when the

Huelva Gate : Hundreds rally in Spain to support Moroccan strawberry pickers

On Sunday, 17th of June, a rally was held in the city of Huelva to support Moroccan strawberry pickers who have lodged complaints against their managers, denouncing alleged sexual and labor abuses. Called the «March of anger», the rally was initiated by the Andalusia Workers Syndicate (SAT), joined by several local feminist associations and trade unions. The gathering was welcomed by hundreds of people who came to denounce the abusive practices of farm owners in Huelva. In a

Maroc : Plus d’une tonne de chira saisie au large de Oued Laou

Une Unité combattante de la Marine Royale en opération en Méditerranée a intercepté et saisi, samedi vers 03h50, 1180 kg de Chira au large de Oued Laou, indique un communiqué de l'Etat-major général des FAR. Cette saisie a été opérée après une course poursuite de deux grandes embarcations pneumatiques suspectes, détectée par une des stations radar de surveillance de la Marine Royale,

Un Marocain poignardé à mort en Bosnie

Un Marocain de 24 ans a été tué, vendredi, d'un coup de couteau lors d'une dispute avec un groupe de migrants dans la ville de Velika Kladusa, dans le Nord-Ouest de la Bosnie. Selon les médias locaux, l'immigré marocain a reçu une blessure mortelle vers 23h et a été transporté à l'hôpital local de Velika Kladusa, où il a succombé à ses blessures. La presse locale qui cite des sources

Russia 2018 : A concussion keeps Nordin Amrabat away for one week

Moroccan international footballer Nordin Amrabat is suffering from a concussion following a head injury he had Friday when playing against the Iranian team, says the Atlas Lions' doctor. The player, who was sent to a hospital in St. Petersburg, underwent the necessary examinations including a scanner that proved he was feeling good, added Dr. Abderazzak Hifti. The medical team decided to place Amrabat under medical supervision for 24 hours. «The player is feeling good and there is

Maroc : Retour à l’heure d’été (GMT+1) ce dimanche

L’heure au Maroc sera avancée de 60 minutes (GMT+1), dimanche 17 juin à 02h00 du matin, a annoncé le ministère de la Réforme de l’administration et de la fonction publique. Cette mesure intervient en application du décret n° 2-13-781 du 21 Dou Al Kiada 1434 (28 septembre 2013) et de l’arrêté du Chef du gouvernement n° 3-14-18 publié le 20 chaâbane 1439 (07 mai 2018), relatif au changement de

Russia 2018 : Aziz Bouhaddouz apologizes to Moroccans for his own goal

Moroccan international player Aziz Bouhaddouz apologized to Moroccans after he mistakenly scored an own goal Friday at the Atlas Lions' opening game in the World Cup, says Le Matin. «It was a tough match for me and for all of us. We had a good start, but we did not play as we had planned. It's a bitter moment for me. Unfortunately, this happens in football. Today, it happened to me. I want to apologize to the team, the fans and the 35 million people in Morocco», the Nador-native

Fans are worried after Nordin Amrabat was slapped in the face by the Atlas Lions' physio

While playing against Iran on Morocco's opening game at the World Cup, Moroccan winger Nordin Amrabat was slapped by the Atlas Lions' physio after he felt dizzy. The 31-year-old international footballer was confused and dazed after he fell on the floor trying to keep the ball. Morocco's medical team rushed to check on Amrabat who was unable to stand still. I dont think this physio knew exactly what to do.... #WorldCupRussia2018 #WorldCup #Morocco #Iran #physio