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Moroccan Ministers under Fire for Lacking ‘Crisis Communication’

The recent blunders of several ministers in the PJD-led government have infuriated the anger of citizens, reinforcing the perceived idea of politicians as inconsiderate of the people’s grievances. The boycott, which was launched a month ago, was at first played down by ministers. Finance and Economy Minister Mohamed Boussaid shouted in Parliament saying the boycotters […]

DRC’s critical minerals at heart of U.S.-China tug-of-war amid fragile peace

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has become the latest battleground in a deepening strategic rivalry between the United States and China over control of critical minerals, as a new US-brokered peace deal with Rwanda raises both hope and concern. Signed in June 2025, the agreement aims to end decades of conflict between the DRC […]

Morocco’s OCP Group to Launch over Half- Billion-Dollar Subordinated Perpetual Bond

Morocco’s state-owned phosphate OCP Group is planning to raise up to $540 million through a subordinated perpetual bond to fund second phase of its ambitious industrial, energy, and environmental transformation strategy. The bond issue, approved by the Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC), will be open exclusively to qualified Moroccan institutional investors from June 11 to […]