Morocco
Moroccan Dirham Strengthens Against Dollar, Weakens vs Euro
The dirham appreciated against the US dollar during the week of March 27 to 31, with the USD/MAD pair moving from 10.29 to 10.22, according to Attijari Global Research (AGR).
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Morocco
Bilal Hassani Concert Canceled in Metz Amid Controversy Over LGBT+ Artist
The concert of Bilal Hassani , scheduled for Wednesday evening in the former Basilica of Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains in Metz, was canceled by the production due to a controversy sparked by the singer’s sexual orientation. The local Catholic and traditionalist community strongly criticized the presence of the Moroccan-origin singer as a standard-bearer of the LGBT+ community.
Spain
High Winds Subside: Algeciras-Morocco Ferry Routes Reopen, Tarifa Port Remains Closed
The maritime companies linking the port of Algeciras to Ceuta and Tanger Med have resumed their departures this Thursday morning, after most of the links were suspended the day before due to a windstorm raging in the Strait region.
Sport
Morocco Holds 11th Spot in FIFA World Rankings, Remains Top African Team
The FIFA ranking of men’s national teams was unveiled this Thursday, April 7 by the world football governing body. Argentina, the reigning world champion, has regained the top spot in the ranking for the first time in 6 years, while Morocco maintains its eleventh place.
Sport
UEFA Backs Morocco's Inclusion in European Bid for 2030 World Cup
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin is in favor of adding Morocco to the European bid for the 2030 World Cup, despite his previous opposition to intercontinental bids. He believes this would be beneficial for the geographically close countries of Spain, Portugal and Morocco.
Morocco
Khalid Naciri, Former Moroccan Communication Minister and Ambassador, Dies at 77
Khalid Naciri , former Minister of Communication under the El Fassi government and one of the leaders of the Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS), died on Wednesday evening in a clinic in Rabat at the age of 77. A distinguished diplomat and communicator, Naciri had held several high-level positions in his career.
Morocco
Renault's Morocco Plants Boost Local Production, Driving 17% of Global Sales
Renault Group Maroc has exceeded its local integration and local sourcing targets ahead of schedule, surpassing the commitments of the Renault ecosystem. Indeed, with a local integration rate , excluding mechanics, reaching 65.2% in 2022 for a target of 65% in 2023, and a local sourcing turnover of 1.86 billion euros in 2022, an increase of 40% compared to 2021, the automotive group is posting exceptional performance.
Morocco
Morocco Unveils Ambitious Plan to Become Top 10 Global Tourist Destination by 2026
The Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) presented its ambitious action plan for the 2023-2026 period during a new edition of the "Tourism Marketing Days" held in Rabat on April 4. Entitled "Light In Action", this action plan is based on four major pillars: marketing, digital, air transport and distribution, with the aim of propelling Morocco among the most popular tourist destinations in the world.
Morocco
Morocco to Expand Aid for Vulnerable Widows with Orphaned Children
The Council of Government, chaired by the Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, will meet on Thursday, April 6 to examine several draft decrees, according to a press release from the Department of the Head of Government published on Monday.
Morocco
French Teacher Sparks Outrage in Morocco Over Controversial Map Lesson
At the Paul Valéry high school in Meknes, a serious incident occurred when a history and geography teacher presented a truncated map of Morocco, excluding its Saharan provinces, to his students, causing a wave of outrage among them.
Sport
PSG's Hakimi Struggles as Lyon Stuns League Leaders in 1-0 Upset
Paris Saint-Germain suffered a disappointing defeat against Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday evening, during the 29th matchday of Ligue 1. The Parisians lost 1-0 at home, six points ahead of Lens.
Belgium
Antwerp Rocked by Late-Night Explosion, Drug Gang Suspected
A violent explosion shook Antwerp on the night of Saturday to Sunday, causing considerable material damage and leaving one person slightly injured. The local police quickly communicated on the events and the suspicions are directed towards the mocro mafia .