Morocco celebrates 44th Green March anniversary against backdrop of diplomatic gains

Morocco is celebrating this Wednesday the 44th anniversary of the Green March epic at a context marked by precious diplomatic gains at the UN and growing support for its plan to end the Sahara dispute. On November 6, 1975, Morocco regained the southern Sahara provinces from Spanish occupation through a Green March of 350,000 strong-willed […]

Morocco: Al Amana Microfinance gets $8 Mln funding from IFC to encourage women in business

The International Finance Corporation provides al Amana Microfinance, one of Morocco’s largest micro lenders, $8 Million loan to support smaller businesses, especially those run by women. Under the partnership agreement sealed Wednesday, al Amana will use the money to extend its reach to more micro-entrepreneurs and informal enterprises. At least half of the proceeds will […]

Hakimi remains “undoubtedly the best right-back in the world”

Moroccan international and PSG defender Achraf Hakimi remains “undoubtedly the best right-back in the world,” Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said. “He is very consistent, and that’s why we didn’t sign another right-back- he plays almost every game,” the Spanish coach said during a press conference, responding to a question about Hakimi’s potential to win […]