After sending combat aircraft to Niamey in August, Algiers is now considering deploying troops to a former French base near the Libyan border. A US analysis puts the move in the context of competition with Morocco for influence in the Sahel.
After peaking at more than 15,600 business failures in 2024, Allianz expects a gradual improvement through 2028. Tougher rules against late payments are beginning to have an effect, but Moroccan businesses continue to face structural difficulties .
In Andalusia, efforts to combat an insect that attacks peppers have already led to 922 inspections and 272 penalties. Production difficulties persist, while Spanish farmers are exploring cultivation opportunities in Morocco.
FranceWhile it had announced last month the cancellation of its lines to Vatry airport (Marne) from Porto (Portugal) and Marrakech (Morocco), Ryanair continued to serve XCR Airport.
FranceA high school student of Moroccan origin filmed himself giving a Nazi salute in front of a synagogue in Valencia (Drôme). An act that earned him a police custody and an Obligation to Leave the French Territory (OQTF).
MoroccoThe airline EasyJet will add eight new routes to its offer from Bordeaux-Mérignac airport in 2025. At the same time, two lines to Morocco that were previously seasonal will become operational year-round.
SportThe British broadcaster DAZN threatens to break its contract with the Professional Football League (LFP) as early as next summer, notably due to piracy (IPTV) from Morocco.
SportThe Moroccan under-17 national team faces its Zambian counterpart this Thursday evening in Mohammedia, as part of the second day of group A of the U17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025.
SportThe world kickboxing champion, Tarik Khbabez , and his challenger, Sergej Maslobojev, met on Wednesday in Rotterdam for a press conference preceding their fight for the light heavyweight title. The event, organized at the top of the Euromast, was marked by a face-to-face between the two opponents who will face each other on June 13 at the Glory 100 gala.
MoroccoInitiated several years ago, the process of liberalizing the exchange rate regime in Morocco is progressing. The ultimate goal is to strengthen the flexibility of the dirham and economic resilience.
MoroccoIn Morocco, cigarette prices have seen a new increase since Tuesday, April 1st. The brands produced in Morocco, in particular those held by the Moroccan Tobacco Company (SMT), are the most affected by the measure.
BelgiumIlham Kadri , the CEO of Syensqo, has obtained a bonus of 25.7 million euros over the past two years. A cash bonus never awarded in Belgium. The manager of Moroccan origin could also benefit from a retention bonus of 7.5 million euros by 2026.
Moroccoİbrahim Yumaklı, the Turkish Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, stated that the olive genetic material bank in Izmir has genetic material from 364 distinct olive varieties from 18 countries, including Morocco, France, Greece and Chile.