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Moroccan Dirham Strengthens Against the US Dollar and Euro as Reserves Exceed MAD 515 Billion

RABAT, Morocco — The Moroccan dirham gained ground against both the US dollar and the euro during the week of October 8–14, 2026, according to the latest figures published by Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), while the country’s official reserve assets remained above MAD 515 billion. The national......

European Diplomatic Delegation Attacked in the West Bank as French Mayor Is Beaten by Israeli Settlers

An attack by Israeli settlers on a European diplomatic delegation visiting the occupied West Bank has triggered condemnation from European officials and renewed scrutiny of escalating violence against Palestinian communities during the annual olive harvest. The incident occurred on Saturday in Taybeh,......

Netanyahu Responds to Obama’s Israel Criticism, Defends Jewish Historical Claims

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed back against former US President Barack Obama’s criticism of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians, defending Jewish historical ties to the land and rejecting the characterization of Israel’s presence as a form of foreign occupation. In......

Washington Sanctions Cuban Bank as Pressure on Iran’s Financial Network Intensifies

The United States has imposed financial sanctions on Cuba’s International Bank of Commerce (BICSA), accusing the institution of facilitating transactions for an Iranian bank already subject to American restrictions. The move adds another layer to Washington’s efforts to disrupt Iran’s......

Morocco’s Rail Expansion Plan to 2030 Draws Brazilian Media Attention as Funding Needs Grow

Morocco’s ambitious railway development programme for 2030 is attracting international attention as the Kingdom explores new financing mechanisms to support major infrastructure projects, including high-speed rail expansion, fleet renewal and improved regional connectivity. In an article published......

CIH BANK Partners With Yakeey to Integrate Property Search and Home Financing Into Its Mobile App

CIH BANK is expanding its digital services into the property market through a new partnership with Moroccan real estate platform Yakeey, bringing property listings and online mortgage applications together within its CIH Mobile application. Officially unveiled on October 16, 2026, at a press conference......

Anthropic Co-Founder Renews Call for Stronger AI Regulation Amid Rising Safety Concerns

Jack Clark, co-founder of artificial intelligence company Anthropic, has renewed his call for stronger government oversight of advanced AI systems, warning that the rapid development of increasingly powerful models is outpacing the safeguards needed to manage their risks. Speaking on Friday at an event......

World Bank plans to mobilize additional funding to accelerate job creation

The World Bank Group plans to mobilize additional public and private financing to accelerate job creation and support countries in meeting their development needs, its president, Ajay Banga, said on Friday in Bangkok. Speaking during the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World......

Morocco ranked eighth among World Bank borrowers with $1.77 billion in 2025

Morocco ranked eighth among the largest borrowers from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) in fiscal year 2025, securing $1.77 billion in new lending commitments, according to the World Bank Group’s annual report. The figure marked a modest increase from the $1.75 billion......