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Maroc Telecom gets €370 Mln funding from IFC to support operations in Chad, Mali

The International Finance Corporation has agreed to provide Maroc Telecom two loans totaling €370 million to enable the Moroccan telecom group support its subsidiaries in Chad and Mali. The IFC funding will help to enhance mobile connectivity and improve the quality of mobile internet. It will also support the rollout of 4G services, bringing faster, […]

Morocco, Turkey in Talks for Win-win Trade Deal- Minister

Turkey has accepted to work together with Morocco towards a win-win free trade agreement after Morocco complained about job losses in the textile and retail sectors, trade and industry minister Moulay Hafid Elalamy said. Turkey agreed after a “heated debate” to review the trade agreement, which costs Morocco 1.2 billion dollars in trade deficit, he […]

Moroccan army eliminates senior Polisario military commander

Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces have thwarted an infiltration attempt by the Polisario militias and killed the separatist commander in charge, Moroccan Algerian and Polisario media said.   Morocco has on multiple occasions reiterated attachment to the ceasefire agreement but made it clear that it will respond firmly to any attacks by the separatists.   Polisario […]