Lebanon

Moroccan Bailiff Jailed for Fraud Leading to Lebanese-Owned Company’s Bankruptcy

9 February 2020

A bailiff was imprisoned, last Wednesday, in the "Outita" prison in Sidi Kacem, on the orders of the investigating judge, for falsifying an official document that led to the (…)

Moroccan Corruption Worsens, 74% Say Government Efforts Insufficient: Transparency International Report

15 December 2019

In total, 74% of Moroccans say that the government’s efforts to fight corruption are insufficient. This is revealed by the latest Transparency International report on (…)

IMF: Social Unrest and Global Tensions Slow MENA Economic Growth

30 October 2019

The International Monetary Fund, in its Regional Economic Outlook Report, reveals that in addition to global trade tensions, oil price volatility and Brexit-related (…)

Lebanon Protests Enter Fifth Day as Morocco Sets Up Emergency Line for Nationals

21 October 2019

Fifth day of protests in Lebanon. The unprecedented protest movement of the Lebanese against the political class is taking on alarming proportions. The Moroccan Embassy in (…)

Lebanon Denies Entry to Moroccan Journalist Over Israel Travel History

25 March 2019

Moroccan journalist Nora Fouari was not allowed to enter Lebanon, the authorities accusing her of having previously stayed in Israel.