Morocco
Nora Fatehi Faces Backlash Over Claim of Brad Pitt Instagram DM
After her recent statement about American actor Brad Pitt, Moroccan-Canadian actress and producer Nora Fatehi is the subject of strong criticism on social media.
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Corruption Scandal Rocks Moroccan Court: Officials Accused of Extorting Millions in Bribery Scheme
The Aïn Sebaâ criminal court would be plagued by corruption . Judicial officials would be involved in an extortion case for a role of intermediation in an individual’s file.
Morocco
Adidas Resolves Dispute with Morocco over Algeria's National Team Jersey Design
Adidas announced on Friday that it had reached an agreement with Morocco on the controversial jersey of the Algerian national team . The brand said it "regrets the controversy".
Morocco
Moroccan Consulate Officials in Barcelona Arrested for Alleged Embezzlement
Accused of embezzlement , two former officials of the Moroccan consulate in Barcelona were placed in detention on Wednesday by the Attorney General of the King near the financial crimes court in Rabat.
Morocco
Moroccan YouTuber and Husband Remain in Custody, Children Placed in Care Amid Indecency Charges
The court of first instance in Témara decided to postpone the trial of Youtuber Fatiha and her husband, prosecuted for indecent assault, to October 19. It also rejected the request for provisional release filed by the defense of the two defendants.
Morocco
Moroccan Universities Make Strides in Global Times Higher Education Ranking
For the year 2023, seven Moroccan universities are featured in the Times Higher Education (THE) ranking, which includes the 1,500 best universities in the world from 104 countries.
Morocco
Mike Tyson Fronts Casablanca's Fall-Winter Collection in Luxury Fashion Collaboration
Former American professional boxer Mike Tyson has associated his image with the new Fall-Winter 2022 collection of the luxury brand Casablanca.
Morocco
TripAdvisor Ranks 3 Moroccan Restaurants Among Africa's Top 10, Showcasing World-Class Cuisine
Moroccan cuisine once again honored. Three Moroccan restaurants are among the 10 best in Africa, according to the 2022 ranking of TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel review platform.
Morocco
Pandemic and Inflation Push 3.2 Million Moroccans into Poverty, Study Finds
In Morocco, the pandemic and inflation have caused an economic and social explosion, resulting in an increase in the poverty rate . This year, 3.2 million Moroccans have fallen into poverty. The kingdom has thus lost 7 years of progress, according to the HCP.
Morocco
UN General Assembly: Morocco Joins 142 Nations in Condemning Russian Annexation of Ukrainian Regions
Presented on Wednesday at the 11th special session of the UN General Assembly, the resolution condemning Russia’s annexation of Ukrainian regions was voted by 143 countries, including Morocco.
Morocco
Royal Air Maroc Faces $270 Million Deficit Amid Soaring Fuel Costs
According to the Ministry of Budget, Royal Air Maroc (RAM) should experience a shortfall of 2.7 billion dirhams this year due to the uncontrolled rise in kerosene prices. This trend is expected to continue at least until 2023 if the situation persists.
Morocco
Moroccan MPs Continue Receiving Salaries While Imprisoned for Corruption
Moroccan deputies convicted by the justice system to criminal sentences continue to receive their monthly allowances.