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Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns after highlighting Morocco's administrative advantages

Carlos Tavares of Portugal has stepped down as CEO, according to a Stellantis press release. The multinational's Board of Directors accepted his resignation, effective immediately. The appointment of a new CEO is underway and is expected to be completed in the first half of 2025. Until then, an interim executive committee led by non-executive chairman John Elkann, the grandson of Gianni Agnelli, will oversee operations. Stellantis has faced significant challenges, including a sharp drop in its

Al Haouz Earthquake : Government reviews reconstruction efforts

The Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, chaired the 13th meeting of the Interministerial Commission overseeing the reconstruction and rehabilitation program for areas affected by the Al Haouz earthquake on Monday, December 2, in Rabat. This meeting highlighted substantial progress in implementing the program, following the instructions of King Mohammed VI. During the session, Akhannouch commended the governmental efforts that restored normalcy in the affected provinces. He emphasized the

Moroccan actress Karima Ghaith sentenced to prison for insulting public official

A court in Marrakech has sentenced Moroccan actress and singer Karima Ghaith to two months in prison. She was also fined 2,000 dirhams and ordered to pay court costs and 5,000 dirhams in compensation to the civil party, following charges of «insulting a public official while performing their duties». The case dates back to last April, when the artist appeared before the public prosecutor at the primary court in Marrakech, on suspicion of being involved in insulting a police

Spain : In «Raqqa», Moroccan actress Mina El Hammani plays the spy infiltrated within «ISIS»

In an interview with the Spanish daily El País, Moroccan-Spanish actress Mina El Hammani, star of «Raqqa: Spy vs. Spy», reflects on her origins, her passion for her profession, as well as the behind-the-scenes aspects of her performance in this suspense film. Mina talks about the values of work and sacrifice that her parents instilled in her from a young age, which have been decisive in her artistic career. The 30-year-old actress, whose career took off in 2014, looks back

Is Morocco eyeing Russia's S-400 missile defense systems ?

The Russian state agency Sputnik has reported that Morocco is interested in acquiring the Russian «S-400» missile defense systems, along with 12 other countries, including Qatar, Iraq, and Vietnam, without providing further details. This defense system was unveiled in 2007, and it can detect any aerial target within a range from several meters to hundreds of kilometers. It can engage its targets at a range of up to 400 km and an altitude of up to 30,000 meters above the

Akdital Group opens major oncology center in Benguerir

The Akdital Group has opened the International Oncology Center of Benguerir, a state-of-the-art facility located within the Health Care City, near Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P). With an investment of 226 million dirhams, this cutting-edge center marks a new step in the modernization of the healthcare sector in Morocco. Equipped with 81 hospital beds and employing over 160 staff members, the center offers comprehensive care for cancer patients. It includes a radiotherapy accelerator

Benkirane exposes «Algeria's Sahara ambitions» in a speech

The Secretary-General of the Justice and Development Party (PJD), Abdelilah Benkirane, took advantage of his speech during a communication meeting organized by his party in Oulad Berhil, Sunday, to send messages to Algeria amidst the increasing hostility towards Morocco. «I say to our brothers in Algeria, curse the devil; this is not the right time. Didn't you find anything else besides Morocco? We understand well why you want to take the Sahara and establish an artificial entity there

Russian diplomat and wife attacked by taxi drivers for using Yango app in Casablanca

In a shocking incident that unfolded in downtown Casablanca, Sunday, a Russian diplomat and his wife were physically assaulted while riding in a ride-hailing car booked through the Russian mobile app Yango. The attack began when taxi drivers blocked the path of the ride-hailing car and assaulted the driver. The Russian couple, who intervened to protest the attack, were subsequently targeted by the assailants. Following this violent incident, the three victims were transferred to a private

Benkirane affirms : «Morocco is an Islamic, not secular, state»

In an implicit response to the statements of the Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, the Secretary-General of the Justice and Development Party (PJD), Abdelilah Benkirane, said that Morocco is «an Islamic state and not secular». Benkirane added during a communication meeting organized by his party in Oulad Berhil, Sunday, December 1, that Morocco is «an Islamic state and not secular; its king is the Commander of the Faithful and not an ordinary king. He has been the

Morocco holds marches for International Palestinian Solidarity Day

Many Moroccan cities witnessed marches and sit-ins in support of the Palestinian people over the past three days, marking the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. This day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1977 to affirm the international commitment to supporting the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people. The Moroccan Commission for Supporting the Nation's Causes stated in a communiqué that the Moroccan people mobilized «on

New Moroccan Honorary Consulate opens in Calabria, Italy

The new headquarters of the Honorary Consulate of Morocco in Calabria was inaugurated on Saturday in the city of Gioia Tauro to support the Moroccan community in this southern Italian region and to strengthen economic, commercial, and cultural ties between the Kingdom and Italy. The inauguration ceremony, presided over by Moroccan Ambassador to Italy Youssef Balla and Gioia Tauro's Mayor, Simona Scarcella, was attended by dignitaries such as Deputy Secretary of State at the Ministry of the

Russia outpaces EU in Sahara fishing waters

On the issue of fishing in Western Saharan waters, Russia has taken a decisive step ahead of the European Union. While Brussels is still analyzing the October 4 ruling by the CJEU, which excludes Saharan products from agreements with Morocco, the Russian Fisheries Agency has already allocated quotas for catches in Morocco's Atlantic Saharan waters, according to a Moscow-based newspaper. This development signals the imminent conclusion of a new fishing agreement between Rabat and Moscow. In

Rif separatists join Polisario at EUCOCO conference in Portugal

Members of the «Rif Nationalist Party» (PNR) participated in the 48th edition of the «European Conference of Solidarity and Support for the Sahrawi People (EUCOCO)», held on November 29 and 30 in Lisbon, Portugal. The separatist group's delegation was led by spokesman Ridwan Rifi. «We were invited by the Polisario to the conference to benefit from the experience of the Sahrawis, to make our cause known through the Sahrawi experience», he emphasized. Last

1st «Arouah Ghiwania» festival concludes in Casablanca

The first edition of the Festival «Arouah Ghiwania», inaugurated last Sunday in El Jadida, concluded on Saturday night in Casablanca with a memorable musical evening. The orchestra, led by Rachid Regragui, performed classics from legendary groups like Nass El Ghiwane, Lamchaheb, and Jil Jilala. This traveling festival, which made stops in El Jadida, Aïn Harrouda, and Casablanca, is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication in partnership

Morocco triumphs at All Africa Women's Golf Challenge

A beautiful victory for the national women's golf team at the 16th edition of the All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT). This event, organized for the first time in Morocco from November 28 to 30 at the Tazegzout Golf in Agadir, marked a turning point for Moroccan women's golf. Facing 20 nations, including South Africa, which had won 14 of the previous 15 editions, the Moroccan golfers shone. Composed of Sofia Cherif Essakali, Rim Imni, and Nadia Sanz Ouezzani, and led by their captain Raja

AI Film Awards debut in Marrakech : Celebrating cinema and technology

After shining in Cannes, Venice, and Dubai, the AI Film Awards are now setting up in Marrakech, marking the launch of their African tour. Initiated by Houda Lazaar, a French-Moroccan figure in innovation, the event aims to position Morocco as a central player in artificial intelligence (AI) applied to cinema. In partnership with the École Supérieure des Arts Visuels (ESAV), this edition will be held on December 2, 2024, alongside the Marrakech International Film Festival.

South Korea : Moroccan wins gold medal at Seoul International Invention Fair

On Friday, Moroccan inventor Fouad Faqiri won the gold medal at the Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF), held in the South Korean capital from November 27 to 30. During the event, Faqiri also received an honorary award from «Citizen Innovation», a Singaporean alliance dedicated to promoting innovators, as well as the «Innovation Icon» title awarded by the Malaysian Ministry of Defense. The prize-winning Moroccan project, which was the sole African representative

Casablanca's «Triangle des Hôtels» parking lot now open

The parking lot «Triangle des Hôtels», located at the intersection of Boulevard Zaid Ouhmo and Avenue des FAR (between Casa Port station and the Royal Mansour hotel), opens this Saturday, November 30. Nabila Rmili, the mayor of Casablanca, announced this new parking space on her X account. ? As of this morning, the underground parking lot Triangle des Hôtels is open! In the heart of Casablanca, next to Casa-Port station and behind the Royal Mansour hotel, this