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Subsidiary of Moroccan BCP, Atlantic Bank, donates two modern classrooms to school in Burkina Faso

In a significant contribution to educational infrastructure, Atlantic Bank, a subsidiary of the Moroccan Central Popular Bank (BCP) Group, has provided two new classrooms to the Poun Nord public school in Burkina Faso’s Didyr district. The donation comes as part of Atlantic Bank’s ongoing commitment to education and social development in Burkina Faso. The bank […]

Morocco to regulate crypto without stifling innovation, says Central Bank Governor

Governor of Morocco’s central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), Abdellatif Jouahri, said earlier this week that the legal framework governing crypto-assets in Morocco, currently undergoing adoption process, aims to regulate this ecosystem while preserving the financial innovation that can emerge from it. “We wanted to regulate the use of crypto-assets, without stifling the innovation that can […]

Mali starts building Russia-backed gold refinery

Mali has started building a new gold refinery with Russian and Swiss partners, which officials say will help the country gain greater control over its gold exports, Reuters reported. The 200-ton-capacity facility is being developed in partnership with Russia’s Yadran Group and a Swiss investment firm, with the Malian state holding a controlling stake. At […]