Engie, a French multinational electric utility company operating in the fields of electricity generation and distribution, natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy, has announced on Thursday, 21st of December, that it has signed an agreement with Spie SAS a company specialized in energy and communications in France is to acquire the company’s Moroccan operations, reports Fox Business. According to the same source, Spie Morocco, which has been operating for more than a century,
The national football team is still ranked 40th among 738 countries by the December FIFA ranking released on Thursday. At the continental level, Morocco is positioned fifth, behind Senegal (884th), Tunisia (838th), Egypt (805th) and DR Congo (740th). Internationally, Brazil came second, behind the Mannschaft, the Germany national football team, which won the title of «Team of the Year». Portugal is ranked third while the top 10 list remained unchanged due to the small number of
The Salé Appeal court sentenced in absentia, on Wednesday ; suspect Mohamed El Ayoubi, who was sued for violence and aggravated assault against members of the forces of order as part of the Gdim Izik events, to twenty years in prison with no remission. The court had decided in January to separate the case of El Ayoubi, who was sued while on bail due to his health condition which prevented him from attending hearings, from the rest of the suspects. The Salé Appeal court had
Crossing the road without using the designated crosswalks can now result in a fine in Moroccan cities. A measure that has been implemented a few days ago, 7 years after it was ratified in the 2010 Highway Code. Going viral on social media, the newly applied law has been the subject of a controversy. Details.
Morocco is the best country for business in North Africa, according to the latest list issued by Forbes Magazine. Ranked 55th among 153 nations, the kingdom continues to be an attractive destination for investors and businessmen.
Abdellatif Jouahri, the governor of Bank Al-Maghrib, commented on the Bitcoin controversy, during a press conference held by the end of the organization’s quarterly meeting for 2017. Referring to the risks generated by «digital currencies» including Bitcoin, Mr. Jouahri explained that theoretically speaking ; Bitcoin «is not a currency». «A currency must meet three criteria : Being a means of payment, a store of value and a saving instrument and Bitcoin does
On the 20th of December, Morocco and the United States celebrate their friendship that is rooted in history. Today, we recall Sultan Mohammed III's endeavors to seek diplomatic relations with the Americans. In 1777, the kingdom was the first nation to recognize publicly the independence of the American Republic. Insight into the oldest maintained diplomatic ties.
The Kingdom of Morocco flatly condemned the firing on Tuesday of a ballistic missile by the Houthi militia against populated zones in Saudi capital Riyadh. The Kingdom of Morocco reiterated its unwavering solidarity with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in its fight against anything that could undermine the security of its territories and disturb its populations, said on Tuesday the ministry of foreign affairs in a statement. Morocco also voiced its deep concern over this dangerous
The General Directorate of Integration and Prison Services launched, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, an HIV testing campaign to raise awareness among detainees in 62 penitentiary institutions, representing 80% of the prison population. This initiative, entitled «Zero stigmatization, 100% human dignity», will continue until December 27, says a statement issued by the directorate, stating on Tuesday that the local prison of Tetouan will be the first stop of this campaign,
Jeune Afrique has released Morocco’s membership impact study on the ECOWAS organization. The document mainly reminded head of states that the kingdom is already present in the region through its investments, banks, exports and imports. If accepted as a member of the regional organization, Morocco will bring its experience in maintaining peace and security fighting against terrorist groups. However, the step is still raising cencerns in the region.