Spain
Border Closure Leads to Rare Day with No Births in Ceuta on New Year's
The closure of the borders between Morocco and the city of Ceuta had an unexpected consequence. No births occurred on New Year’s Day, which has not happened in many years.
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Family
Morocco
Moroccan Tobacco Firm Introduces Groundbreaking 20-Week Paid Parental Leave
As of January 1, 2021, workers at JTI North Africa, a subsidiary in Morocco of JTI (Japan Tobacco International), will be entitled to 20 weeks of parental leave when they have a baby, by birth or adoption. It is an attractive proposal never recorded before, especially since these 20 weeks will be fully paid.
Belgium
Family of Brussels Teen Who Died in Police Chase Files Complaint Against Prosecutor
The information communicated to the press did not please the family of Adil, a 19-year-old who died in a police chase, who filed a complaint against the Brussels public prosecutor. She accuses him of violating the secrecy of the investigation and professional secrecy.
Morocco
Morocco's Education Costs Burden Families, Minister Seeks New Funding Solutions
Moroccans take care of 30% of the cost of education, twice the OECD average, said the Minister of National Education, Saaid Amzazi , on Saturday, December 5. To help households and the state facing several budgetary challenges, the minister has suggested innovative financing solutions.
Morocco
Comedian Gad Elmaleh Uncovers Surprising Family Polygamy Secret
Moroccan comedian Gad Elmaleh has revealed a rather strange heavy family secret that he recently discovered.
Morocco
African Banks Face Surge in Non-Performing Loans Amid COVID-19 Recovery
In Morocco as in Nigeria, due to the health crisis, the percentage of non-performing loans will reach double digits. Even if the prospects for African banks will be stable in 2021, the return to pre-Covid performance levels is not expected for nearly two years, analyzes Fitch Ratings.
Morocco
Moroccan Banks Face 14% Surge in Non-Performing Loans Amid COVID-19 Crisis
The Moroccan banking system recorded, at the end of September, 80 billion DH in unpaid loans, or 8.5% of the outstanding bank loans. However, some banks have stated that these figures are rather positive compared to the beginning of the health crisis.
France
Moroccan Family and French Landlords Head to Court Over Housing Dispute
A Moroccan family residing in Val-de-Marne and their landlords will have to settle the disputes that oppose them before a court on December 7th. One side complains about the poor condition of the housing, the other demands unpaid rents.
Morocco
Shocking Video of Child Abuse in Morocco Sparks Outrage on Social Media
The video of a girl tortured for several minutes by what appears to be her mother has caused an outcry on Moroccan social media. The incident is said to have taken place in Larache and Internet users are calling for an exemplary and severe punishment.
Morocco
Egyptian Pop Star Tamer Hosny and Wife Bassma Boussel Announce Divorce Amid Social Media Drama
A few days ago, the former Moroccan singer and fashion designer Bassma Boussel announced on social networks that she is separating from the singer Tamar Housni. Using the same channel, the latter also responded to his wife.
Morocco
Morocco Braces for Potential Second Lockdown as COVID-19 Cases Surge
The specter of a second lockdown looms over Morocco, which has seen a surge in infection cases in recent weeks. In addition to the consequences on the health and economic fronts, sociologist Soumaya Naamane indicated in an interview that the repercussions on the social front remain just as enormous.
Morocco
Survey: Moroccans Trust Royal Family Most, Confidence in Other Institutions Wanes
The monarchy, the family and national security are the most effective and reliable institutions in the eyes of Moroccans. This is the conclusion of a survey conducted by the Moroccan Institute for Policy Analysis (IMAP).