Calls grow for US designation of polisario as terrorist group
Tensions around the Sahara dispute intensified following a reported attack on Smara attributed to the Polisario Front. The incident triggered renewed debate over the group’s role in the conflict and its impact on regional stability. The episode also revived calls for a reassessment of how international actors engage with the movement. The......
As Eid al Adha approaches casablanca food prices show mixed movement
Casablanca’s wholesale food markets recorded uneven price shifts this week as Eid al Adha approaches and consumer demand patterns begin to adjust. Fresh data from the municipal supply monitoring system showed contrasting trends across vegetables, fruits, and meat products. Vegetable prices remained broadly stable, although some categories......
Mehdi Tazi elected to lead Moroccan employers confederation
Mehdi Tazi has been elected president of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises, marking a leadership transition at the country’s main employers’ organization. Mohamed Bachiri was elected vice president general during the same vote held in Casablanca. The new mandate runs from May 14, 2026 to May 14, 2029. The leadership......
BCP Group's private bank launches new brand identity and expands across Morocco
The Private Bank of BCP Group unveiled a redesigned brand platform on May 15, 2026, in Casablanca, marking a new chapter in its development amid sweeping changes across the financial sector. The institution announced the rebrand alongside an accelerated regional expansion strategy, with the stated goal of becoming the leading wealth management......
Microsoft cancels Claude Code licenses and shifts developers to Copilot CLI
Microsoft has begun cancelling licenses for Claude Code across parts of its engineering organization and is directing developers toward GitHub Copilot CLI. The move affects teams within its Experiences and Devices division, which includes major products such as Windows, Microsoft 365, Outlook, Teams, and Surface. The decision marks a rapid......
Dongfeng expands presence in Morocco with Casablanca showroom opening
Dongfeng has opened a new showroom in Casablanca as part of its strategy to strengthen its position in the Moroccan automotive market. The facility is located on Boulevard Moulay Slimane and represents a step in the company’s effort to expand its commercial footprint in North Africa. The move comes as competition increases in the region’s......
Gold hits one week low as oil inflation fears weigh on metals
Gold prices fell to a one-week low on Friday, extending a multi-session decline as rising oil prices and inflation concerns strengthened the US dollar and weighed on precious metals. The move marked a fourth consecutive losing session for gold, reflecting growing pressure from higher US Treasury yields and shifting expectations around future......
Rachid Ellouah wins Spanish arm wrestling title and targets world stage
Rachid Ellouah has secured the Spanish arm wrestling title after defeating a German opponent in the final of an official competition recognized within the sport. The victory marks a major step for a Moroccan athlete who built his career without federation backing or institutional support. His performance also reinforced the growing presence......
Figure AI robots exceed 24 hours of warehouse operation test
A fleet of humanoid robots developed by Figure AI has sustained continuous warehouse sorting operations for more than 24 hours, marking a major milestone in autonomous industrial robotics. The demonstration began as a planned eight hour live test on 13 May and evolved into an open ended endurance run after the system completed its initial......
Morocco expands 20 billion dirham buffer for budget 2026
The Moroccan government plans to expand its 2026 budget framework by 20 billion dirhams to cushion the domestic economy against external shocks linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The additional allocation aims to protect household purchasing power while keeping the public deficit close to 3 percent of gross domestic product.......
Morocco legal reform bill 66.23 sparks parliamentary tensions over lawyers
The Moroccan parliament is examining bill 66.23, a draft reform that aims to reshape the structure and entry conditions of the legal profession. The proposed legislation has triggered debate among lawmakers, particularly over access to the bar and the future profile of legal practitioners in the country. The bill introduces changes that would......
A viral video claiming Michael Jackson was spotted on a bus in Brazil is fake
A short clip circulating online in mid May 2026 shows an elderly man sitting on a crowded public bus in Brazil who strikingly resembles Michael Jackson, sparking renewed speculation that the King of Pop may still be alive. The footage quickly spread across social media platforms, with some users sharing screenshots of the man’s face......
UAE accelerates pipeline project to bypass Strait of Hormuz
The United Arab Emirates has moved to speed up construction of a major east-west oil pipeline designed to significantly increase crude export capacity through the port of Fujairah and reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz. The decision comes as regional maritime routes face sustained disruption linked to heightened geopolitical tensions......
Oil surge rattles markets as inflation fears intensify
Global equity markets fell on Friday as a sharp rise in oil prices and higher bond yields reignited concerns that central banks may be forced to tighten monetary policy again. Investors reversed recent optimism over potential interest rate cuts, shifting toward expectations of prolonged monetary pressure across major economies. The move reflected......
Authorities intensify livestock supply monitoring ahead of Eid al-Adha
Authorities in Morocco have stepped up oversight of livestock markets as Eid al-Adha approaches, focusing on the availability of sheep and goats and the balance between supply and demand. A coordination meeting held via video conference brought together officials from the ministries of the Interior and Agriculture, alongside regional representatives......