Morocco
Elderly Woman Dies After Home Demolition in Taounate, Morocco
A woman in her sixties died last Monday in Taounate , after her house was demolished by the security forces, in accordance with the instructions of the local authorities.
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Administration
Morocco
Morocco Launches Blockchain-Based System to Verify Official Documents
The Competition Council has given the green light for the creation of a joint verification company to authenticate documents submitted by individuals and businesses. This company will be based on blockchain.
Morocco
Morocco Unveils New Economic Support Measures for Businesses Amid Coronavirus Crisis
The Economic Monitoring Committee (CVE) took a series of additional measures in favor of companies during its fourth working meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.
France
France Introduces Mandatory Travel Certificates for Foreign Arrivals Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
Any foreign traveler will now have to present a certificate before entering French territory. The measure, which came into effect yesterday, Wednesday, April 8, 2020, is part of the decisions taken by France to limit the spread of the coronavirus on its territory.
Morocco
Morocco Suspends ID Services and Residence Permit Renewals Amid Coronavirus Crisis
The identity data registration centers and the services for the control and renewal of residence permits are taking a break, during the crisis related to the coronavirus pandemic. The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) announced this decision in a press release.
Morocco
Morocco Tightens Land Title Access to Combat Real Estate Fraud
The fight against the dispossession of real estate from Moroccans and foreigners is intensifying. From now on, users seeking to consult real estate will have to submit a written request and a court order, in accordance with the decree of 04/07/2014 on land registry procedures.
Morocco
Morocco Halts Public Sector Hiring Amid Economic Crisis
The Head of Government, Saâdeddine El Othmani, has called for the postponement of promotions and the cancellation of recruitment competitions in the public sector.
Morocco
Casablanca Officials Reject Amazigh Baby Name, Sparking Controversy
The civil status services of Casablanca refused to register the first name of a little girl to whom the parents had given "Silya", an Amazigh (Berber) first name. Faced with this refusal, they sought the help of the lawyer and activist of the Amazigh Movement, Ahmed Arhmouch.
France
Paris Police Captain Cleared of Radicalization Allegations, Set to Return to Duty
A criminal police captain, suspended and disarmed "as a precautionary measure" last October, will resume work on March 2 in another unit. He is cleared of any suspicion of radicalization in the investigation conducted against him.
Morocco
Architects Embrace Tax Amnesty Deal as DGI Expands Professional Outreach
The Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) has signed an agreement with the Order of Architects. In total, 1,400 professionals out of 3,500 have joined the tax amnesty.
Morocco
Casablanca's $770 Million Debt Crisis: Property Tax Revenue Soars Amid Municipal Mismanagement
The Casablanca town hall is forced to pay back, every year, 290 million dirhams of bank credits, in order to clear its unpaid debts which amounted to 7.7 billion dirhams in 2019.
Morocco
Morocco Launches Tax Amnesty Program, Sets September 30 Deadline
The tax amnesty has entered its operational phase. The Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) has disseminated all the forms dedicated to its subscription.