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Morocco: Wholesale traders anticipate stable sales through third quarter

Morocco’s wholesale sector expects steady performance through the third quarter of 2025, with 72 percent of traders anticipating stable sales volumes and 20 percent projecting increases, according to the High Commission for Planning’s latest quarterly survey. The outlook reflects balanced market conditions across diverse wholesale segments despite varying sectoral dynamics. Growth expectations concentrate in specialized […]

Biden’s Administration to build on Morocco-Israel deal

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan affirmed that Washington will build on the success of Israel’s normalization deals including the one signed with Morocco. The news was relayed by the White House following a phone talk between Sullivan and Israel’s National Security Advisor Meir Ben Shabbat. “They (Jake Sullivan & Meir Ben Shabbat) discussed opportunities to […]

Nigeria: Shell faces allegations of ignoring oil clean-up corruption

A BBC investigation reveals troubling allegations that Shell overlooked repeated warnings about corruption and mismanagement in Nigeria’s billion-dollar Ogoniland oil clean-up project. The program, initiated eight years ago and funded by various oil firms including Shell’s $350 million contribution, faces accusations of widespread fraud and ineffectiveness. Internal documents suggest both Shell and Nigerian government officials […]