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Senegal rules out opening telecommunication market to fourth service provider

Abdou Karim Sall, the head of the Senegal’s telecommunication market regulator (ARTP) has brushed aside the possibility for the West African country to open the telecommunication market to a fourth service provider. Senegal’s current telecommunication market is dominated by three firms namely Sonatel, Free (formerly Tigo) and Expresso. During an interview with state-run news agency […]

Morocco’s central bank alerts to climate change impact on monetary policy

Central Bank governor Abdellatif Jouahri warned of the impact of climate change on monetary policy and said the bank was working with the government on a strategy on combating climate change and mitigating its impact.   Climate change “affects growth, employment and inflation, the main variables on which monetary policy decisions are based. Besides, climate-related […]

Morocco’s GDP growth accelerates to 4.8% in first quarter 2025

Morocco’s economy confirmed its recovery momentum in 2025, with gross domestic product growing 4.8% in the first quarter compared to 3% in the same period last year, according to the High Planning Commission (HCP). The strong performance reflects marked progress in non-agricultural sectors and recovery in agricultural activity, driven by sustained growth in domestic demand. […]