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Morocco’s BCP Bank Expands in Mauritius & Madagascar

Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP), one of Morocco’s three biggest lenders, continues its expansion in Africa with the acquisition of Banque des Mascareigne in Madagascar and the opening of a subsidiary in Mauritius, thus becoming the first Moroccan bank to operate in the island. With this acquisition, BCP reinforces footprint in the Indian Ocean as part […]

Will political parties reconcile Moroccans with politics?

Morocco will hold parliamentary, municipal and regional elections on September 8, in which nearly 30 parties are competing. But are they capable of convincing younger generations to cast ballot? The electoral campaign was marked by fierce competition between liberal RNI and PAM with Islamists PJD that have led two governments in a row. The conservative […]

Royal vision drives reform of family code in favor of women rights

Since ascending the throne in 1999, King Mohammed VI has given priority to women rights and empowerment. Building on previous reforms, Morocco has adopted a draft family code, spurred by King Mohammed VI that is permeated by justice, equality, solidarity, and harmony with the precepts of Islam and universal values. The draft code was presented […]