The appointment of Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri has opened a debate about the place of women in Morocco. In an analysis published on October 3, Deutsche Welle examines the possible effects of this first female head of government on attitudes, laws and the makeup of the next government.
Using a Moroccan bank card in the UAE—or a UAE card in Morocco—could become possible as the two central banks study ways to connect their payment systems and strengthen banking cooperation. Two agreements announced on October 3 set out plans to bring the systems closer together.
Arab support for Gianni Infantino is growing as several European federations distance themselves from him. Having already backed the FIFA president in August, Morocco now sees its position reinforced by the Union of Arab Football Associations.
SpainFaced with diplomatic pressures and military uncertainties, the protection of the Spanish enclaves in Morocco is becoming a major European issue. If NATO remains ambiguous about its intervention, the European Union has territorial solidarity clauses for its Member States.
MoroccoIn 1980, during a historic state visit to Morocco , Queen Elizabeth II surprised by abandoning her usual cutlery. Out of respect for Moroccan customs, the sovereign ate with her hands during a banquet organized in the desert.
SpainThe Spanish Civil Guard has intercepted driving license candidates using smart glasses to cheat. Among the fraudsters are Moroccan nationals who paid up to €2,500 to obtain the answers via a sophisticated system.
SpainTeenagers from affluent families in Morocco and Algeria are being abandoned in Spain to take advantage of the social welfare system . This phenomenon, dubbed the "Menas-Erasmus", is mobilizing law enforcement in the face of massive fraud.
FranceMore than half of the cherry tomatoes consumed in France are imported, mainly from Morocco. To regain their sovereignty, French farmers are uniting and launching a competitively priced tray to compete with the massive imports from the Kingdom.
FranceThe Créteil Assize Court sentenced Youness E. to life imprisonment on Friday. The 43-year-old man was found guilty of murdering his three daughters , aged 4 to 10, in November 2023.
SportAt 22 years old, Espanyol’s full-back Omar El Hilali displays rare maturity. Ahead of the derby against FC Barcelona, the Moroccan international reflects on his club’s poor run of results and firmly denounces the persistent racism in the stadiums.
MoroccoThe Casablanca Regional Express Train (RER) project is reaching a key milestone with a 35% progress rate. This network of 18 stations is set to transform urban mobility and connect the strategic hubs of the metropolis.
SportThe Morocco-Brazil match at the MetLife Stadium promises to be a highlight of the upcoming World Cup. To experience this clash in a VIP box, the prices soar, reserving this luxury experience for an elite clientele capable of spending fortunes.
MoroccoThe Minister of Transport, Abdessamad Kayouh, unveiled the future face of the Moroccan rail network. By 2030, the high-speed line will connect Kenitra to Marrakech in two and a half hours, compared to six hours today, radically transforming national mobility.