A few months after showing interest in the Moroccan market, the British digital banking powerhouse Revolut is intensifying its efforts. The fintech behemoth, which now claims a global user base of 60 million, has appointed its inaugural executive to lead its operations in Morocco. This pivotal role has been entrusted to Amine Berrada, the former operations director for Uber in Southern and Eastern Europe. He has been tasked with steering Revolut's strategic direction and growth in Morocco.
Adopted in haste, the proposal to reorganize the National Press Council, spearheaded by Minister of Culture Mehdi Bensaid, has sparked an unprecedented backlash among media professionals. Critics warn that the bill marks a dangerous turning point, representing a step backward toward authoritarianism and a serious threat to press freedom in Morocco.
The Polisario Front made significant gains at the recent edition of the «liberation movements» summit, hosted in South Africa by the African National Congress (ANC). On Sunday, July 27, Mohamed Yeslem Beissat, the Front's representative at the event, engaged in discussions with the presidents of South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. These nations, alongside Algeria, represent the remaining steadfast allies of the Polisario Front in Africa. During the summit, the four
On Sunday, July 27, Israeli authorities released Moroccan journalist Mohamed El Bakkali, who serves as a correspondent for Al Jazeera. Prior to his release, El Bakkali agreed to a condition prohibiting him from joining any future humanitarian missions to Gaza. This stipulation extends to the other activists aboard the «Handala». The Moroccan journalist is scheduled to board a direct flight to Paris this Monday morning. To recap, on Saturday evening, Israeli naval forces
The «Holidays in Peace» initiative recently made a significant stop in Marseille, where Sahrawi children from the Tindouf camps were warmly received by Samia Ghali, a French-Algerian official who has served as the city's deputy mayor since 2020. «Staying true to its values, Marseille is hosting eight Sahrawi refugees this summer. This visit provides them with an opportunity to engage with local youth and explore the city, along with its greatest treasure: the sea. The
Moroccan international forward Zakaria Aboukhlal is poised to make a move to the Italian league. At 24, the Toulouse FC player is ready to invigorate his career by joining Torino FC. According to reports from Italian sports journalist Fabrizio Romano, negotiations between the two clubs are in the final stages. The transfer is expected to be valued at approximately 10 million euros. The player has reportedly already given his consent. «Aboukhlal has already said yes to the Torino FC
In Nador-Beni Ensar, travelers will encounter a transformed port. A state-of-the-art ferry terminal has just been inaugurated, primarily catering to those returning home for the summer. With more space, enhanced efficiency, and improved facilities, it aims to ensure smoother arrivals, particularly for Moroccans residing abroad. Covering 6,000 square meters, the terminal can accommodate up to 2,700 passengers, as reported by Le360. With cutting-edge amenities, a designated vehicle area, and a
Last night, Fatima Tamni, a member of the Federation of the Democratic Left (FDG), issued a written appeal to Foreign Affairs Minister Nasser Bourita, urging him to take action to «protect Moroccan citizen Mohamed El-Bakkali, who is currently detained by Israeli occupation forces». The parliamentarian highlighted the interception of the ship «Handala» by Israeli forces in international Mediterranean waters, describing it as a «dangerous and unprecedented
Mechanical tourism is firmly establishing itself in Morocco. Each summer, hundreds of Spaniards make the journey across the Strait of Gibraltar... to have their cars repaired. Tangier has almost inadvertently become North Africa's go-to destination for affordable auto repairs. It often begins with a repair quote considered «exorbitant» in Spain. Take Marcos, a resident of Madrid, who owns a 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. He was facing a staggering 4,000-euro bill for a complete
In Morocco, the question of constitutional reform is resurfacing and is set to be a central topic at the upcoming USFP congress, scheduled for October. The announcement was made on Saturday, July 26, in Rabat by the party’s First Secretary, Driss Lachgar, during a regular meeting of the National Council. «The preparatory committee for the congress has raised observations regarding the Constitution and deemed it necessary to address the matter. As a result, a proposal to draft
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