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.

King Mohammed VI stresses the need for fighting against corruption in his African Union speech

In his speech, King Mohammed VI stressed the need for fighting against corruption in Africa. Read by Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita at the 31st African Union summit in Nouakchott, the speech tackled the issue and the obstacles it creates.

Hervé Renard plans to sue a Moroccan player

Denouncing corruption : the number of reported cases moves from 7K to 13K annually

Dozens of public officials are prosecuted for corruption, according to El Othmani

A kiss of death : Joseph Blatter supports Morocco’s World Cup bid

2026 World Cup vote : Is FIFA targeting Morocco with its new integrity warning ?

On Friday, FIFA warned its 211 member federations against showing any support for the 2026 World Cup bidders.

Royal Gendarmerie : 29 officers arrested for their alleged involvement in the Marrakech shooting

More than 20 high-ranking officers at the Royal Gendarmerie were arrested for their involvement in the infamous La Crème shooting in Marrakech. The information revealed by Assabah daily newspaper was confirmed to Yabiladi by a well informed source.

Sale of Samir oil refinery : how about the suitors ?

The Anglo-Swiss multinational trading and mining company, Glencore along with the American private equity investor Carlyle have offered to purchase the Samir oil refinery. According to Global Witness organization, Glencore has a controversial reputation.