The government majority has expressed its rejection of the recent ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) regarding the EU-Morocco agricultural and fisheries agreements. In a communiqué following a meeting held on Wednesday, October 9, in Rabat, the parties forming the coalition government pointed out the lack of relevance and neutrality in the court's final ruling. Last Friday, the CJEU rejected an appeal by the European Commission concerning agreements with the
After his visit to Morocco, ANC Deputy Chairperson Obed Bapela faced criticism from his party for remarks promoting economic cooperation with Morocco, which were seen as contradictory to the ANC's stance on the Sahara conflict.
Pub Access, a leading provider of mobile public toilet solutions in Morocco, has announced a partnership with Baia Casablanca, a local development company, to install over 60 public toilets in various areas of Casablanca. According to a company statement, these toilets will contribute to improving living conditions and addressing the daily needs of citizens in high-traffic locations. Additionally, the toilet facades will be used for advertising, generating additional revenue to support the
At a press briefing on Tuesday with the President of the Government of the Canary Islands, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita expressed appreciation for the support shown by «19 European countries» for the strategic partnership with Morocco. This support came in response to the October 4 ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in favor of the Polisario. The previous day, during the plenary session of the European Parliament, a similar display of support for Morocco
Algeria, in response to French President Macron's recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara, has excluded French companies from a wheat import tender and banned French wheat as a supply option.
In 1953 and after being exiled to Madagascar by the French, a British gang was offered £ 250,000 to kidnap Sultan Mohammed Ben Youssef. The gang had the best kidnapping plot that was later uncovered by the French authorities.
Morocco is commemorating the World Day against the Death Penalty on Tuesday, 10th of October, recalling the story of the last person sentenced to death in the country. On September 1993, the infamous police commissioner Haj Tabit was shot to death near Kenitra following a sulfurous case that shocked the Moroccan public opinion in the 90s. History.
Leading credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed Morocco's Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at "BB+." The agency also maintained a Stable Outlook on the rating in a rating action published on Tuesday, October 8. This indicates that Fitch still deems Morocco's creditworthiness as belonging to the «speculative» category but maintains a «positive outlook». The Stable Outlook on the latest rating suggests nonetheless that Fitch expects Morocco's creditworthiness
Isaac Charia, Secretary General of the Moroccan Liberal Party, announced legal action against the Maroc Coexistence association for «incitement to terrorism» following their statement supporting Israel. This move follows the NGO’s statement in support of Israel on October 7.
A leading member of Mocro-Maffia, a criminal organization in the Netherlands, was arrested on Tuesday, October 8, in Paris after leaving a restaurant. According to AFP and Le Figaro, citing information from the Gendarmerie, the Moroccan man in his thirties was the subject of a European arrest warrant issued by the Netherlands. The arrest was carried out by the Gendarmerie's elite unit GIGN in collaboration with investigators from the Paris research section. The man was apprehended at 3 p.m.