news_byLatifa Babas

Morocco needs to urgently adopt new reforms before considering currency liberalization

For bankers, Morocco is in the need of implementing new reforms related to education and bureaucracy, before considering new currency liberalization.

Huelva Gate : Moroccan farm workers seek the help of Spain’s high court

Moroccan farm workers in Huelva are seeking the help of Spain’s national court, after refusing to attend hearings held in two local courts in the southern province. Currently the high institution is studying their request.

Melilla's president sees closure of commercial borders as an «insult to Spain' sovereignty»

Melilla's president denounced the closure of commercial borders, separating Morocco and the Spanish enclave. For Juan José Imbroda the decision is an «insult ro Spain' sovereignty over the city».

Western Sahara : Will Morocco accept having direct negotiations with the Polisario ?

Will Morocco agree to have direct negotiations with the Polisario while challenging the legitimacy of the movement that claims it represents Sahrawis ? Rabat's chances are limited as they are monitored by Donald Trump's advisor John Bolton.

Abdelkader Bzioui, Union Deportiva España’s last Moroccan football player

Abdelkader Bzioui was the last Moroccan footballer to play for Tangier’s Union Deportiva España. The club was based in the Moroccan city during the Spanish protectorate.

Melilla’s merchants seek the help of Angela Merkel as Morocco closes commercial borders

Since August the 1st, borders used for commercial purposes with Melilla have been closed, affecting merchants in the Spanish enclave. Some of them sought the help of Spain’s Prime Minister while others preferred to knock on Angela Merkel’s door.

Diaspo #52 : «Sumaya Style» the burkini brand created by a Moroccan woman in Spain

In Spain, the ban on burkini is not a thing. However, almost no brand sells the clothing piece. A Moroccan woman managed to make that possible by creating her own burkini line «Sumaya Style».

Saudi-Canadian crisis : Arab countries support Riyadh while Morocco remains silent

While several Arab states have decided to stand with Saudi Arabia in ist recent crisis with Canada, Morocco has, so far, preferred to remain silent.

Morocco’s all-weather rural roads program, praised by the World Bank and criticized by MPs

While the World Bank praised in a recent article Morocco’s all-weather rural roads program, MPs pointed at the nation-wide plan’s failings. 13 years ago, the World Bank granted Rabat a loan to boost the program.

Sahara : Horst Köhler plans to bring the two parties together before the end of 2018

As planned, the UN Security Council held a meeting, Wednesday, on the Western Sahara conflict. Before attending the session, the UN personal envoy Horst Köhler held talks with the National Security Advisor of the United States John Bolton.