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Morocco introduces electronic bracelet as alternative to prison

The Moroccan judiciary issued its first sentence replacing a custodial sentence with electronic surveillance. The decision, handed down on August 27, marks a significant step toward implementing alternative sentencing measures aimed at reducing prison overcrowding and modernizing penal practices. The case involved a defendant who had been placed in pre-trial detention over the weekend at […]

BCP Group achieves international anti-corruption certification

Morocco’s BCP Group has obtained ISO 37001-2025 certification for its Anti-Bribery Management System, marking a significant milestone in the banking sector’s commitment to transparency and ethical governance, the institution announced following a comprehensive audit conducted July 21-25, 2025. The certification, delivered by Certi-Trust auditors, validates BCP’s compliance with international anti-corruption standards and reflects strategic prioritization […]

On Morocco’s increasing role in global food security

There is no exaggeration in saying that Morocco will play an increasingly important role in the world’s food security as the country sits on the globe’s largest phosphates deposits, key to the fertilizers’ industry. Modern agriculture has become more than ever dependent on phosphorus derived from phosphate rock, a non-renewable resource. Morocco as the country […]