Morocco
Turkish Coffee Chain Espressolab Expands to 10 Locations in Morocco
The Turkish coffee chain Espressolab is expanding. In Morocco, it has inaugurated its tenth point of sale. It first arrived in the kingdom in January 2021 only.
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Morocco
Fitch Affirms Morocco's 'BB+' Rating, Citing Economic Resilience and Challenges
Fitch Ratings, the American rating agency, has confirmed Morocco’s long-term foreign currency issuer default rating (IDR) at ’BB+’ with a stable outlook.
Morocco
Illegal Sand Mining Threatens Morocco's Coastline, Fueled by Criminal Networks
In Morocco, illegal sand extraction is still frequent. Beaches are illegally tapped by mafias, often creating lunar landscapes.
Morocco
Morocco to Raise Import Duties: Smartphone Prices Set to Surge
The Moroccan government plans to increase the import duty applied to smartphones. As a result, the prices of these devices could increase significantly.
Morocco
TV Star Ayem Nour Sparks Diplomatic Tension Over Child Custody Battle
While the Moroccan justice system has indeed opened an investigation against Ayem Nour for "child abduction" and a trial should take place in the coming months, the French consulate general issued a laissez-passer to the former reality TV star and columnist, allowing her to leave Morocco with her son Ayvin and return to France in September, after being stranded there for months.
France
Paris Court Overturns Ban on Pro-Palestinian Protest, Hundreds Rally
While Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin requested the banning of a demonstration in support of Palestine currently at war with Israel, the Paris court authorized it at the last minute. "Allah Akbar," the protesters chanted in Place de la République.
Morocco
UN Report on Western Sahara Sparks Controversy: Polisario and Morocco Trade Accusations
The Polisario criticizes the report of the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, on the situation in the Sahara, which accuses it and accuses Morocco of continuous violation of the presence and work of MINURSO.
Morocco
Morocco Ranks 5th in Africa with 5,800 Millionaires, New Wealth Report Shows
Morocco is among the 10 richest countries in Africa. This emerges from the Africa Wealth Report by the investment migration consulting firm Henley & Partners.
Sport
UFC 294: Abu Azaitar Falls to Sedriques Dumas in Middleweight Comeback Bout
The 37-year-old Moroccan MMA champion Abu Azaitar lost Saturday his middleweight fight against American Sedriques Dumas, which took place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Morocco
Moroccan Lawmaker Among 8 Arrested in Forgery and Corruption Scandal
Eight people belonging to a criminal network - including a deputy from the Constitutional Union, lawyers, company managers, an official at the court of first instance in Casablanca - were arrested and then placed in detention.
Morocco
Morocco Launches Amnesty Program for Undeclared Foreign Assets
In Morocco, people who are in violation of exchange regulations and tax legislation are targeted by a new regularization operation.
Morocco
Morocco to Hike Alcohol Taxes Sharply in 2024 Budget Plan
The government of Aziz Akhannouch plans a sharp increase in the domestic consumption tax (TIC) on alcoholic beverages. This emerges from the draft finance law (PLF) for the year 2024.