Why do the less competent seem to succeed more in the workplace?
In today’s professional landscape, a frustrating reality emerges: the most qualified individuals are not always the ones who advance the fastest in their careers. This paradox, where less competent individuals often rise to the top, can be attributed to various psychological, social, and organizational mechanisms. The Dunning-Kruger......
Public outcry follows murder of South African student as suspect killed in police shootout
A suspect wanted for the murder of a South African university student has been killed in a police shootout, igniting public outrage and calls for justice. Olorato Mongale's body was discovered on Sunday in Lombardy, situated north of Johannesburg, just two hours after she was reported missing following a date. In the early hours of Friday,......
Near-miss landing incident involving Liberian presidential jet
Flights at Liberia's main airport faced disruption on Thursday night following a near-accident involving a private jet carrying President Joseph Boakai. The aircraft experienced a malfunction with its landing gear during its approach to the runway, leading to a rough landing, as reported by airport authorities. The incident caused significant......
Côte d’Ivoire endorses Morocco’s autonomy initiative for Sahara
Côte d’Ivoire has emphatically reaffirmed its full support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative, aimed at resolving the long-standing dispute over Sahara. This declaration, made during the UN Committee of 24 (C24) regional seminar in Dili, Timor-Leste, underscores the West African nation’s commitment to diplomatic actions......
El Salvador strengthens ties with Morocco, recognizing historical significance
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has delivered effusive applause for Morocco’s historical significance, announcing the strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries. His speech marks a significant diplomatic development in Central America’s approach to North African affairs. Bukele recalled Morocco’s......
Xlinks pauses ambitious UK-Morocco undersea power cable project amid regulatory hurdles
British firm Xlinks has temporarily paused its ambitious 3,900-kilometer undersea electricity cable project connecting Morocco to the United Kingdom. The company has halted its Development Consent Order (DCO) examination process while awaiting a crucial decision on its Contract for Difference (CfD) from the UK Department of Energy Security......
Morocco's lemon revenues soar to $2.7 million in 2024-2025 season
Morocco generated a revenue of $2.7 million from lemon exports, according to new data from the agriculture-focused outlet East Fruit. The revenues were made between the first half of the 2024-2025 season, during which Morocco exported 6,100 metric tons of lemons, the report detailed. This marks the highest export volume for the October-March......
Morocco secures $50 million investment from Catalan firms
The Moroccan government has finalized four significant investment agreements with Catalan companies, totaling MAD 500 million ($50 million) and promising the creation of over 700 direct jobs. This initiative marks a vital progression in enhancing economic relations between Morocco and Spain. High-level signing ceremony Karim Zidane, Morocco’s......
Nadia Fettah Alaoui honored as finance minister of the year at African Banker Awards
Morocco’s Minister of Economy and Finance, Nadia Fettah Alaoui, was awarded the Finance Minister of the Year title on Wednesday in Abidjan during the 2025 African Banker Awards. This prestigious accolade was presented during a ceremony held in conjunction with the African Development Bank's annual meetings. The award acknowledges......
Sidi Ould Tah elected president of African Development Bank
The Mauritanian economist Sidi Ould Tah has been elected president of the African Development Bank (AfDB) with 76.18% of the votes. The election took place on Thursday during the institution’s annual meetings in Abidjan. Ould Tah prevailed after three rounds of voting, defeating Zambian Samuel Munzele Maimbo, who received 20.26% of......
Morocco's OCP Group reports $2.18 billion in Q1 2025 revenues
Morocco’s OCP Group has announced that its revenues reached $2.18 billion in the first quarter of 2025, an increase from $1.95 billion recorded during the same period last year. In a recent statement, the group detailed that its gross profit rose to $1.5 billion, up from $1.27 billion. Meanwhile, its earnings before interest, taxes,......
Muslims in France call for sheep sacrifice boycott ahead of Eid Al-Adha
In Morocco, King Mohammed VI urged citizens to abstain from sacrifice this year due to the country’s alarming decline in national livestock, particularly sheep, which has fallen by 38% since 2016. The French Council of Muslim Faith (CFCM) has announced that Eid Al-Adha 1446H will be celebrated in France on Friday, June 6. Facing limited......
Zidane expresses desire to manage France as Deschamps prepares to step down
Zinédine Zidane has once again made it clear he wants the France job when Didier Deschamps steps down. The 52-year-old, who won everything with France as a player and Real Madrid as a manager, spoke at an Adidas event in Paris and didn’t hold back. “Of course, it’s a dream. I look forward to it,” he said. “I......
Glovo faces antitrust scrutiny in Morocco's food delivery market
The Competition Council of Morocco has officially notified GlovoApp Morocco of several grievances regarding alleged anticompetitive practices in the digital food ordering and delivery platform market. The notification follows an investigation initiated by the Council’s self-referral decision number 20/D/2024 dated February 19, 2024.......
Safeguarding Spanish citizenship: what you need to know when living abroad
If you've acquired Spanish citizenship but find yourself residing in a country other than Spain, you may be concerned about the implications for your nationality. Understanding the nuances of maintaining your citizenship while living abroad is essential. Living outside Spain does not directly lead to a loss of nationality, regardless......