Morocco’s sovereign bonds rose after S&P Global Ratings granted the Kingdom the only investment-grade rating among Eurobond issuers in Africa, strengthening its ability to raise funds ahead of hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup, Bloomberg reported. Dollar-denominated Moroccan bonds due in 2042 gained 0.7%, briefly ranking among the top 15 performers in emerging markets. Bonds issued by OCP Group and maturing in 2044 also advanced, reflecting growing investor confidence in
Yesterday, the Deputy Public Prosecutor at the Tinghir Court of First Instance ordered the detention of a blogger and Facebook activist at Ouarzazate local prison on defamation charges. The arrest was carried out in Marrakech by the Royal Gendarmerie of Tinghir, acting on a national search warrant issued against him. He was questioned about the complaints filed against him, according to media reports. Available information indicates that the case involves seven defamation complaints. Five
Amnesty International’s Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria sections on Tuesday urged Arab League states to act urgently to protect the Global Sumud Flotilla, currently sailing toward Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid. They stressed that governments have a legal duty to safeguard their nationals taking part, as well as a moral and political responsibility toward Gaza. The joint statement called on Arab states to publicly condemn any attack on the flotilla, demand immediate protection for all
Speaking under the veil of anonymity, a security expert told MAP that the dispersal of last weekend’s demonstrations, organized at the call of «Gen Z 212», was carried out in a balanced manner. These interventions have been sharply criticized by some political parties and opposition movements. According to the expert, «the intervention by law enforcement to prohibit these gatherings, initiated by unknown entities, was conducted in a way that preserved public order
On the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, Algeria’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf continued his consultations on the Sahara issue. In this context, he met yesterday in New York with Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. In a statement, Algerian diplomacy said the meeting was an opportunity to «review the growing challenges faced by UN peacekeeping operations». The discussions, it added, highlighted
The traditional verbal sparring between Morocco and Algeria resurfaced on Monday during the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. After the intervention of Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf, Morocco's permanent representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Omar Hilale, took the floor to «provide some clarifications and, above all, to set the record straight». Earlier, the Algerian diplomat had raised the Sahara issue, noting that it has been under UN consideration for
scientifique alimentaire marocain Sifeddine Rafik souligne qu'une boîte à lunch saine doit équilibrer les glucides, les protéines, les graisses saines et les fruits et légumes de saison. Il met en garde contre les aliments transformés et les collations sucrées, exhortant les parents à privilégier la variété, les portions appropriées et des choix frais et nutritifs.
El científico alimentario marroquí Sifeddine Rafik subraya que una lonchera saludable debe equilibrar los carbohidratos, las proteínas, las grasas saludables y las frutas y verduras de temporada. Advierte sobre los alimentos procesados y los bocadillos azucarados, exhortando a los padres a priorizar la variedad, las porciones adecuadas y opciones frescas y nutritivas.
It’s the light at the end of the tunnel for the European Commission’s process of revising agreements with Morocco. On the question of products from Western Sahara, the Twenty-Seven are on the verge of conceding to the Kingdom’s terms. Here’s why.
Moroccan food scientist Sifeddine Rafik stresses that a healthy lunchbox should balance carbohydrates, proteins, healthy fats, and seasonal fruits and vegetables. He warns against processed foods and sugary snacks, urging parents to prioritize variety, proper portions, and fresh, nutritious choices.