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Morocco’s Central Bank lowers key rate to 2.5 %; expects growth to rebound to 3.9 in 2025 & 2026

Morocco’s Central Bank has decided to reduce key rate by 25 basis points to 2.50 percent as inflation continues to evolve at low levels and is expected to end the year with an average of 1% compared to 6.1% in 2023. The decision was made by the Board of the Bank during its latest quarterly […]

Morocco’s longstanding relationship with MENA, Africa Opens New Avenues for U.S.-Morocco cooperation

As changes continue to redesign the landscape in the Middle East-North Africa region and in Africa, Morocco’s longstanding, friendly relationships with these two regions open new avenues for U.S.-Morocco cooperation, all the more so as the two countries have a shared vision on a set of regional issues, ranging from economic development to stability, from […]

France debunks presence of military in Benin

France’s envoy to Benin Marc Vizy has denied the presence of a military in Benin to help curtail terrorism activities in the north. “No, there is no military base in the north of Benin. I can confirm that. If you find someone who tells you that, I am ready so that he takes me on […]