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Morocco’s economy to contract by 1.8% in the second quarter

Morocco’s gross domestic product is set to recede in the second quarter by 1.8% as the coronavirus and the measures relating to it halted most of services and hit sectors that are vital to foreign currency revenues, the high commission for planning HCP said. The economy is expected to grow only by 1.1% in the […]

Morocco, Côte d’Ivoire poised to bolster cooperation in defense, military matters

Means to bolster cooperation between Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire in military and defense matters were discussed at separate meetings in Rabat Friday by visiting Ivorian Defense Minister Téné Birahima Ouattara with Minister in charge of National Defense Administration, Abdeltif Loudyi, and with the Lieutenant General, Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces, Abdelfattah Louarak. The […]

Tunisia’s Islamic finance to flourish

A research study by Thomson Reuters has concluded that Islamic finance in Tunisia can grow, and claim at least 25% and up to 40% of the financial sector in 5years, if the required policies are implemented. Islamic finance has previously not been popular in the country because it has been neglected by the previous regime. […]