Sport
Heavyweight Kickboxer Khbabez Suffers Second Defeat to Plazibat in GLORY Rematch
Dutch-Moroccan kickboxer Tarik Khbabez, who competes in the heavyweight category, lost his fight against Croatian Antonio Plazibat on Saturday night.
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Morocco
Morocco Discovers Major Lithium Deposit, Boosting Renewable Energy Prospects
Morocco has discovered "significant quantities" of lithium, located in the border area with Mauritania. A deposit that suggests the kingdom’s independence from this raw material and a strengthening of the renewable energy sector.
Morocco
Morocco Sees 40% Surge in Remittances from Expatriates in 2021, World Bank Reports
Remittances made by Moroccans Living Abroad (MRE) for last year increased by 40% , thanks to the resumption of activities in the host countries of the European Union as well as by transit migrations.
Morocco
Morocco's Human Rights Council Unveils 2021 Report, Urges Rights-Based Development
The National Council for Human Rights (CNDH) unveiled its 2021 report on the human rights situation in Morocco on Friday. The document contains several recommendations.
Morocco
Missing Moroccan Teen Found Safe in Casablanca, Search for Alleged Kidnappers Continues
Missing since Monday, May 9 in Casablanca, Fatima Zarha was found safe and sound on Thursday by the police. The search continues to arrest the alleged kidnappers mentioned in the complaint for theft and kidnapping.
France
French Police Officers Sentenced for Racist Harassment of Colleagues
The Nancy Criminal Court has convicted seven anti-crime brigade police officers prosecuted for "moral harassment" and "non-public racist insults " against colleagues. They received sentences ranging from 6 to 18 months in prison with suspended sentences, fines or bans on practicing.
Sport
Moroccan Star Belhanda Blasts National Coach, Cites Tensions with Halilhodzic
Moroccan international Younès Belhanda , who plays for Adana Demirspor in the Turkish league, spoke about the tensions with coach Vahid Halilhodzic and his dispute with his former teammate Abderrazak Hamdallah.
Belgium
Far-Right Leaders Banned from Brussels Municipalities over Public Order Concerns
In Brussels , two leaders of the Flemish and Dutch far-right were denied access to municipalities to organize a rally. Filip Dewinter and Geert Wilders, suspected of "serious disturbance of public order", were turned away by the authorities.
Morocco
Colas Rail Secures €15 Million Contract for Casablanca Tramway Expansion
The French company Colas Rail Company has been awarded a new 15 million euro contract by Casa Transport SA. This concerns the realization of the low voltage systems of the T3 and T4 lines of the Casablanca tramway.
Morocco
Drought Slashes Morocco's Cereal Harvest by 69%, Raising Food Security Concerns
Morocco’s 2021-2022 cereal harvest is estimated at 32 million quintals (Mqx), a 69% drop compared to the record 2019-2020 season. The cause: weak and poorly distributed rainfall.
Morocco
Morocco Faces Pressure to Drop PCR Test Requirement for Tourists and Expats
In order to support tourism professionals , several political actors are intensifying pressure on the government to ease entry conditions into Morocco, in particular the lifting of the PCR test requirement.
Morocco
Morocco's Argan Oil Exports Surge to $31 Million Despite Pandemic Challenges
In a difficult context marked by the health crisis due to the coronavirus, Moroccan exports of argan oil recorded strong growth last year, reaching some $31 million according to official figures.