Morocco

Fiancé of French Lawyer Sentenced in Morocco for Leaking Sensitive Audio Amid Contentious Rape Trial

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Casablanca, Morocco – In a recent legal development, the Casablanca Court of Appeal handed Mohamed Amine Naguib, engaged to a French lawyer entangled in a notable rape case, a four-month prison sentence. Naguib faced charges for disseminating a private audio that had details critical of a lawyer who represents the Casablanca Bar Association. Initially, a lower court had imposed a three-month sentence on Naguib for derogatory comments and breaching the confidentiality of an ongoing investigation. The case traces back to an audio leak from a phone conversation involving Naguib, which reportedly contained disparaging remarks aimed … Read more

Morocco on the Verge of Embracing Cryptocurrency, Announces Central Bank Chief

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Rabat, Morocco – Morocco is on the brink of legislative innovation with a bill that, if passed, would permit and regulate the use of cryptocurrencies in the country. This noteworthy advancement emerged from comments made by the Governor of Morocco’s central bank, signaling a potential shift in the nation’s financial landscape. The governor indicated that the central bank has been diligently at work, crafting a legislative framework that promises to integrate digital currencies into the Moroccan market safely. This move aims to keep pace with global economic shifts towards digitalization, acknowledging the growing role that … Read more