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Moroccan household debt declines slightly in 2024, government workers remain most indebted

Moroccan households saw a modest reduction in their debt burden in 2024, with the average debt-to-income ratio falling to 34%, down from 35% in 2023. The findings come from the 2024 annual financial stability report, jointly published by Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), the Insurance and Social Welfare Control......

Muhammad tops baby name rankings in England and Wales as diversity reshapes trends

New data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals that “Muhammad” has retained its position as the most popular baby name for boys in England and Wales, reflecting the nation’s growing multicultural identity. A name of growing prominence In 2024, 5,721 boys were named......

Kamala Harris to publish memoir on brief 2024 presidential bid

Former Vice President Kamala Harris has announced the upcoming release of her memoir, "107 Days," which chronicles her short-lived 2024 presidential campaign. The book, set to hit shelves in September, promises a detailed behind-the-scenes look at what Harris describes as "the shortest......

Morocco sets course for economic transformation under royal leadership

His Majesty King Mohammed VI, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and Prince Moulay Rachid, received Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib, at the Royal Palace in Tetouan on Tuesday. Jouahri presented the central bank’s annual report, outlining Morocco’s economic, monetary,......

Moroccan banks reduce bad loans, boost coverage despite rising provisions

Morocco’s central bank, Bank Al Maghrib (BAM), revealed a 2.7% decrease in non-performing loans (NPLs) at Moroccan banks, bringing the total to MAD 97.4 billion ($10.86 billion) in 2024. This marked a slight improvement in the loss rate to 8.4%, down 0.1 percentage points from the previous year,......

Europe remains Morocco’s leading trade partner despite slight decline

Morocco's trade exchanges with global markets recorded a notable increase of 6.3% in 2024, yet Europe retained its position as the country's dominant trade partner, despite a modest decline in its overall share. New data from Morocco’s Exchange Office reveals that European partners accounted......

Trump’s private conversations reveal bold claims about Putin and Xi

Exclusive audio from 2024 has surfaced, shedding new light on private conversations between Donald Trump, then a candidate, and world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The recordings, obtained by the authors of a newly released book, 2024: How Trump......

Liverpool retires Diogo Jota’s No. 20 shirt to honor late forward’s legacy

Liverpool Football Club has announced it will retire Diogo Jota’s iconic No. 20 shirt, marking an unprecedented gesture in the club’s history to honor the Portuguese star’s enduring legacy. A tragic loss Jota, 28, tragically passed away along with his brother, André Silva,......

CAF apologizes after divided Moroccan map airs during WAFCON opening

A major controversy erupted during the opening of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Rabat after a promotional video displayed a divided map of Morocco. The advertisement, aired on Morocco’s national sports channel Arryadia, excluded the country’s southern provinces,......