Visa Inc., the global leader in digital payments, and Chari, a Moroccan fintech licensed as a payment institution, have announced a strategic seven-year partnership aimed at accelerating digital transformation and expanding access to financial services in Morocco. This alliance will enable Visa to strengthen its presence in Morocco’s fintech ecosystem by leveraging Chari's local expertise and innovative solutions. Together, the two companies aim to grow their customer base, unlock new
Nicholas Cupac, a 54-year-old British camera grip working on the final Indiana Jones film, was found dead in his hotel room in Fes, Morocco, on October 31, 2021. An inquest has now confirmed that he died of ischaemic heart disease, a condition that develops over time due to restricted blood flow to the heart, The Daily Mail reported Tuesday. Cupac was one of 100 crew members in Morocco filming Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, the fifth and final installment in the iconic adventure
The mutual recognition and conversion of driving licenses between Morocco and Italy will officially enter into force on June 3, 2025, the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport announced Tuesday, April 15, on its official website. In a statement, the Ministry confirmed that it has finalized the necessary procedures for the implementation of the agreement. Signed in March 2024 by Matteo Salvini and Moroccan Ambassador Youssef Balla, the deal facilitates the conversion of driving
Moroccan national team coach Walid Regragui appeared on the Spanish program El Chiringuito on Tuesday, where he spoke about his experience with the Moroccan squad and addressed the case of Lamine Yamal, the Barcelona star who ultimately chose to represent Spain over Morocco. During the interview, Regragui explained the reasons behind the young star’s decision, despite Morocco’s efforts to convince him to join the «Atlas Lions». «Lamine Yamal is an exceptional
On Tuesday, April 15, Algerian authorities released a new group of young Moroccans who were candidates for irregular migration. This group, consisting of 23 young men, was freed after being detained for more than six weeks, according to the Moroccan Association for Assisting Migrants in Difficult Situations. This organization is dedicated to supporting Moroccan prisoners, detainees, and missing migrants. The handover took place at the Zouj Beghal border center and included several Moroccans
Moroccan international star Achraf Hakimi continues to shine for Paris Saint-Germain, playing a decisive role in his team's qualification for the semifinals of the 2025 UEFA Champions League at the expense of English side Aston Villa. Hakimi opened the scoring early in the 11th minute, followed by a second goal from teammate Nuno Mendes in the 27th. Aston Villa responded with a goal from Youri Tielemans in the 34th minute. The English club maintained pressure in the second half, netting twice
Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita visited Moldova on Tuesday, April 15, for a working visit marked by a significant diplomatic development: the Moldovan government announced its support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara, first presented in 2007. Chisinau described the plan as «the most serious and credible basis» for resolving the dispute. This backing was formalized in a joint statement issued after talks between Bourita and his Moldovan counterpart,
The U.S. Department of State announced on Tuesday, April 15, its approval of a potential military sale to Morocco. The deal involves the acquisition of 600 FIM-92K Stinger Block I missiles and related equipment for the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), with an estimated value of $825 million (approximately 7.7 billion dirhams). On the same day, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency formally notified Congress of the proposed sale. Morocco has also requested engineering, logistics, and technical
After only a few days of calm, the diplomatic crisis between France and Algeria has reignited. Algeria has expelled 12 staff members from the French embassy in Algiers in response to France's arrest of an employee at the Algerian consulate, who is suspected of involvement in the kidnapping of an Algerian dissident. In a swift response, French President Emmanuel Macron announced today that France would take reciprocal measures, including the expulsion of «12 employees from the Algerian
Following Malawi, Zambia and the Union of the Comoros—both members of the Southern African Development Community (SADC)—have now also voiced their rejection of the memorandum of understanding signed on April 2 with the Polisario. In a note addressed to the Kingdom’s embassy in Lusaka on April 8, the Zambian government «explicitly rejects the memorandum of understanding», describing it as «non-binding». Zambia also reaffirms its
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