Fayçal Lahlou Nabil to spearhead Gentis’ Middle East and Africa operations
Gentis, a global executive search and recruitment firm, has appointed Fayçal Lahlou Nabil as Executive Director for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. In his new role, Nabil will lead the company’s operations across the region, focusing on driving growth, strengthening client relationships, and expanding Gentis’ regional......
Morocco strengthens economic ties with India, focuses on trade and industrial cooperation
Morocco’s Secretary of State for Foreign Trade, Omar Hejira, has called for expanding economic and trade relations with India, emphasizing the importance of a strategic and mutually beneficial partnership. Speaking at the “Business Opportunities in India and West Asia” forum in New Delhi, Hejira highlighted Morocco’s......
Libya’s fuel scandal: court ruling exposes systemic flaws in oil sector oversight
The overturning of Imad Ben Rajab’s 2023 conviction by Libya’s Supreme Court has revealed systemic weaknesses in the country’s oil and fuel import processes. Beyond clearing Ben Rajab’s record, the case has illuminated gaps in oversight, testing standards, and institutional coordination, offering broader lessons for......
Mexico’s top business council deepens ties with Morocco, backs territorial integrity
Mexico’s Business Coordinating Council (CCE), the country’s largest employers’ federation, has reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s territorial integrity during a high-level meeting in Mexico City. The declaration came amid a broader mission by the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) to strengthen economic......
Morocco’s crypto paradox: bitcoin thrives despite a national ban
Morocco banned cryptocurrency transactions in 2017, but the sector has continued to grow under the radar. A new law in development may finally regulate the industry, marking a pivotal shift in the country’s approach to digital currencies. A firm stance on crypto In November 2017, Morocco’s Ministry of Economy and Finance, Bank......
GOAT Foundation unveils $GOATED token with 1 billion supply and mining rewards
The GOAT Foundation has announced the launch of its native cryptocurrency, $GOATED, designed to power the GOAT Network, a Bitcoin Layer 2 solution leveraging ZK Rollup technology. The token will serve as both a governance tool and a reward system, with up to 40% of its supply allocated to mining rewards. Tokenomics and supply distribution The......
Shooting at Dallas immigration detention center leaves one dead and two injured
A deadly shooting at a federal immigration detention center in Dallas, Texas, has claimed the life of one person and left two others seriously injured. Authorities have confirmed that the suspected gunman, who later died by suicide, acted alone and took a sniper-style position before opening fire. The Dallas police department reported that......
The growing presence of Anglican churches in deeply Catholic Spain
Spain is often regarded as one of the most Catholic countries in the world, but the nation is also home to a surprising number of Anglican and other English-speaking churches. From the bustling streets of Madrid to the sun-soaked coasts of Málaga, Anglicanism has quietly established itself as a small yet significant presence in this......
Spain enacts total arms embargo on Israel amid Gaza crisis
The Spanish government has approved a comprehensive arms embargo on Israel, marking a significant step in its response to the conflict in Gaza. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez described the situation as "genocide," emphasizing the need for decisive action. The decree, announced on Tuesday, bans all exports of defense equipment......
Morocco honored for aviation safety as it seeks ICAO Council seat
Morocco’s achievements in civil aviation safety and governance were recognized on Tuesday during the 42nd session of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly in Montreal. ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano presented Morocco’s Transport and Logistics Minister Abdessamad Kayouh with a certificate acknowledging......
Ramaphosa doubles down on Sahara 'self-determination' stance at UNGA
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa used his address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to reaffirm his country’s support for the Polisario Front’s “self-determination” narrative concerning Sahara. His remarks highlighted Pretoria’s continued opposition to the growing international consensus backing......
Morocco co-chairs UN meeting on 20 years of ‘Responsibility to Protect’
At the United Nations in New York, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita co-chaired a ministerial meeting marking the 20th anniversary of the “Responsibility to Protect” (R2P) principle, a doctrine aimed at preventing mass atrocities. The session was jointly organized with Luxembourg and Guatemala during the 80th UN General......
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger cut ties with the International Criminal Court, citing neo-colonial bias
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing the tribunal of serving as a tool of "neo-colonialist repression." The decision marks a significant shift in their approach to international justice as they prioritize building independent mechanisms to address crimes......
Morocco and Niger deepen military cooperation as Sahel challenges persist
A high-ranking military delegation from Niger recently concluded a week-long visit to Morocco, underscoring the strengthening ties between the two nations amid growing regional instability in the Sahel. Under the guidance of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Army Corps General Mohammed Berrid hosted Niger’s Division General Moussa Salaou......
Rising trend: Moroccan parents leave children in Bilbao to access care services
Spanish authorities have identified a growing trend in Bilbao, where Moroccan parents are leaving their children in the city’s foster care system run by the Provincial Council of Vizcaya. This emerging phenomenon, which has gained traction in recent months, highlights a shift in migration patterns as middle-class families seek better......