Morocco
UK fintech giant Revolut eyes Moroccan market
Revolut, the London-based fintech valued at around €41 billion and serving nearly 60 million customers worldwide, is preparing to expand
The NGO SOS Mediterranee accused Libya’s coastguard of firing on its vessel, the Ocean Viking, while it carried 87 rescued migrants in international waters north of Libya, reports Euronews. No injuries were reported, but the ship and equipment sustained damage. The group condemned the incident as “outrageous” and called for an investigation, while urging the EU to end cooperation with Libya over migrant interceptions.
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UK fintech giant Revolut eyes Moroccan market
Revolut, the London-based fintech valued at around €41 billion and serving nearly 60 million customers worldwide, is preparing to expand
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