UN warns against Red Sea crisis escalation, as disrupted shipping prompts Africa price concerns

The United Nations has warned against escalation in the Red Sea following multiple airstrikes by US and UK forces targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen who have vowed fierce retaliation. “These developments in the Red Sea and the risk of exacerbating regional tensions are alarming,” the UN Assistant Secretary-General, Khaled Khiari, has said, calling for the […]

Moroccan Banks Operating in 22 African Countries (Financial Times)

Moroccan banks are operating now in 22 African countries and around 17 per cent of their foreign activity is on the continent, says Financial Times in a special report shedding lights on Morocco’s economic potentials. “These African countries represent a real growth potential given the level of banking penetration, which remains one of the weakest […]

EBRD expects Morocco’s growth to reach 3.6% in 2025 & 3.4% in 2026

Growth in Morocco is expected to increase from 3 per cent in 2024 to 3.6% in 2025 and 3.4% in 2026 as structural reforms yield positive results, according to the projections issued Friday by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. In its latest Regional Economic Prospects report, the Bank said Morocco’s manufacturing and construction […]