Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), Morocco's central bank, has issued a statement denying false information circulating online that uses its identity. According to BAM, a press article published on a fraudulent news website misrepresents the bank by promoting a fake investment platform, while also using the image of BAM’s Wali, possibly created through artificial intelligence. The article falsely promises significant profits from the supposed platform. BAM has clarified that this content is
The Court of Appeal in Marrakech ruled, Tuesday, to increase the sentence of Said Ait Mehdi, head of the Coordination of Victims of the Al Haouz Earthquake, to one year in prison. The court also convicted three other defendants, who had been acquitted by the Court of First Instance, sentencing them to four months in prison each. One month ago, the Marrakech Court of First Instance had sentenced Said Ait Mehdi to three months in prison, a fine of 500 dirhams, and 10,000 dirhams in
Le Maroc se classe au deuxième rang des pays d’origine de ceux ayant été naturalisés dans les pays de l’Union européenne en 2023, selon les chiffres publiés par Eurostat, la semaine dernière. Le plus grand nombre de demandes a été accepté par l’Espagne (240 200 ; 22,9% du total de l’UE), suivie de l’Italie (213 600 ; 20,3%) et de l’Allemagne (199 800 ; 19,0%), a indiqué
The Spanish National Court has rejected the asylum application of a Moroccan citizen who swam into Ceuta in May 2021, during the migration crisis that saw thousands of people crossing into the city. The court emphasized that there were insufficient grounds to grant him international protection, as Morocco is not in a state of conflict that would justify asylum, and there are no circumstances threatening his personal safety. The applicant arrived in Ceuta on May 17, 2021, and applied for
قضت محكمة الإستئناف بمراكش نهار اليوم برفع عقوبة رئيس تنسيقية متضرري زلزال الحوز سعيد آيت مهدي، إلى سنة حسبا نافذا، كما قضت بإدانة ثلاثة متابعين آخرين كانت المحكمة الابتدائية قد برأتهم، وحكمت عليهم باربعة اشهر حبسا نافذا لكل واحد منهم. وكانت المحكمة الابتدائية الزجرية
In 2023, EU countries granted citizenship to 1.1 million people, marking an increase of about 6.1% (+60,200 people) compared to 2022. Moroccans ranked second on the list of those who obtained citizenship in EU countries, according to numbers shared by Eurostat last week. The largest number of new nationalities were granted by Spain (240,200; 22.9% of the EU total), followed by Italy (213,600; 20.3%) and Germany (199,800; 19.0%), said the organization responsible for providing the EU
Le ministre espagnol des Affaires étrangères, José Manuel Albares, a écarté l'idée que les bonnes relations entre le président américain Donald Trump et le Maroc pourraient affecter la position de l'Espagne sur les villes de Ceuta et de Melilla. Durant le premier mandat du locataire de la Maison Blanche, Washington a reconnu la souveraineté du Maroc sur le Sahara. En réponse à des questions de
رفضت المحكمة الوطنية الإسبانية طلب اللجوء الذي قدمه مواطن مغربي دخل إلى سبتة سباحة في ماي 2021، خلال أزمة الهجرة التي شهدت عبور آلاف الأشخاص إلى المدينة. وأكدت المحكمة أنه لا توجد أسباب كافية لمنحه الحماية الدولية، لكون المغرب لا يمر بحالة صراع تبرر اللجوء، كما أنه لا توجد
Après que les Almohades ont gagné des batailles contre les Almoravides et étendu leur influence sur Al-Andalus, les juifs ont eu le choix entre la conversion à l’islam ou l’exil. L’un des plus grands chefs religieux juifs, Moshe ben Maïmon, a revendiqué s’être converti. Certaines sources indiquent qu’il avait mémorisé le Coran. Il a également assuré l’imamat des musulmans lors des
The Maghreb Athletic Association of Fès (MAS) has signed a sponsorship agreement with Daiko. This partnership is based on a «shared vision of performance, innovation, and social connection», values embraced by both parties, according to a statement. The initiative also underscores the home appliance company’s commitment to «supporting national sports» and strengthening ties with customers and fans. For over 15 years, Daiko has offered more than 600