Morocco has officially terminated the mission of Mohamed Benchaaboun as ambassador to France.

The news was announced in a statement published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in the Official Gazette, in the section “Announcements and press releases”. The statement outlines that the decision to terminate the functions of Mohamed Benchaaboun as ambassador to Paris takes effect on January 19. “Following royal instructions, it was decided to end […]

Spain’s TSK to start works in Noor Midelt 1 in automn 2019

The consortium that won the bid to build Noor Midelt 1, a 800 MW solar plant, has signed with Spain’s TSK to start works in late 2019. The consortium composed of French EDF Renewables, UAE’s Masdar and Morocco’s Green of Africa said that the plant will be operational by 2022. Noor Midelt 1, worth $780 […]

Countries dependent on commodities hit 20-year high; Sub Saharan Africa hardest-affected region

The number of countries that depend on commodities has reached its highest level in 20 years, says a new UNCTAD report, noting that commodity dependence affects developing countries almost exclusively. According to the State of Commodity Dependence Report 2019 released last week, dependence on commodities affects 85% of least developed countries, 81% of landlocked developing […]