Residents of Figuig have been demonstrating for over three months against their municipality's decision to delegate water and electricity management to the regional intercommunal group, Oriental Distribution. The arrest of some protest figures yesterday has reportedly heightened tensions.
Maroc Telecom reported a 3% increase in total revenue to MAD 36.8 billion in 2023. This growth was primarily driven by the performance of its Moov Africa subsidiaries and fixed internet activities, which offset a decline in the Moroccan mobile market, according to the company's financial results. In Morocco, revenue reached MAD 19.54 billion, boosted by a 7.2% increase in fixed data revenue. However, mobile revenue declined by 1.3% to MAD 11.63 billion. The group's customer base reached 76
Brahim Ghali, leader of the Polisario Front, compared the separatist movement to Palestine during a visit to Dublin. «Our question is similar to that of Palestine, our plight is not different from the plight of Palestinians, it is not different from the plight of the people of Timor Leste. We are firmly attached to our rights», he told Irish media. He emphasized, «We have come to Ireland to strengthen and deepen the relationship that exists between our people because we have
Lieutenant General, Inspector General of the FAR and Commander of the South Zone, received UN Special Representative Alexander Ivanko and a delegation at the South Zone General Staff headquarters in Agadir on Thursday, February 15th. Major General Md Fakhrul Ahsan, Commander of the MINURSO Force, also accompanied Ivanko. As stated in a FAR press release, the two officials discussed cooperation between the Royal Armed Forces and MINURSO Forces, expressing their commitment to strengthening it
Following the devastating earthquake in Morocco on September 8th, 2023, Virgin Unite, alongside the Eve Branson Foundation and Kasbah Tamadot, partnered with local communities, NGOs, and the government to support recovery. More than 100 pallets of supplies, including tents, sleeping bags, water bottles, and winter clothing, arrived in the hard-hit Al Haouz Province. A large part of this effort stemmed from a personal appeal by Richard Branson, leading to generous donations from companies like
French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné reaffirmed, Wednesday, his commitment to mending ties with Morocco during a National Assembly hearing, reports AFP. «The will is there. We've resumed contact and addressed past misunderstandings», Séjourné acknowledged. «Our relationship with Morocco is crucial, even essential», he emphasized. «Building trust takes time, but it serves the interests of both France and Morocco», said
Brahim Ghali, leader of the Polisario Front, and his delegation commenced meetings in Ireland on Wednesday. They engaged with parliamentarians, representatives of political groups, unions, civil society, and the Polisario solidarity movement, according to the Front news agency. Details of potential meetings with government ministers or President Michael D. Higgins, known for his support of the Polisario, remain unconfirmed. Though holding an honorary role, Higgins has expressed strong
Casablanca authorities arrested a French-Moroccan citizen on Wednesday, February 14th, suspecting his involvement in kidnapping, torture, and murder. The alleged victim is reportedly the husband of Moroccan actress and singer Rym Fikri. The investigation began on February 8th, following reports of the victim's abduction by individuals in a four-wheel drive vehicle. Authorities initiated a judicial investigation under the Public Prosecution's supervision, according to a press release issued on
The hashtag #justice_for_anas has surged on social media, demanding answers after two eerily similar disappearances at the «Tribal Dynamo» techno music festival held in the desert. Both young men, named Anas and in their twenties, vanished during separate festival editions, sparking concerns and casting a shadow over the event.
The Moroccan national football team has risen one place in the latest FIFA rankings, moving from 13th to 12th position globally. This upward trend places Morocco as the highest-ranked African team, surpassing Senegal (17th), Nigeria (28th), Egypt (36th), Ivory Coast (39th), Tunisia (41st), and Algeria (43rd). At the global level, the top ten remains unchanged, with Argentina retaining the top spot, followed by France, England, Belgium, Brazil, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Italy, and