Morocco economy

US ready to invest in Morocco-Nigeria pipeline- finance minister

Nigeria’s finance minister Wale Edun said the United States is interested in investing in the Atlantic pipeline that will link Nigeria to Morocco, helping 13 West African countries meet their energy needs. Edun made the statement to Nigerian media following talks with Opayemi Cardoso, Nigeria’s central bank governor, and “the director of international economic relations, […]

Morocco quadruples avocado exports to Germany

Morocco has quadrupled its avocado sales to Germany in six years with 5000 tons worth $17 million this past season, specialized media reported. Globally, Morocco became the world’s 9th largest exporter of avocados among a rising demand for fruit. In Germany, Morocco faces competition from Mexico, Spain and the Netherlands. Overall, Morocco exported 45,000 tons […]

US Think tank highlights self-serving flaws of Algeria’s Sahel foreign policy

Algeria’s self-serving approach towards the Sahel kept away from forging a stability and security partnership with the US, notes the United States Institute of Peace. In a study, headlined “For Peace in the Sahel, Can the U.S. Work with Algeria?”, the US think tank notes that Algeria has failed to help the Tuareg and the […]