Washingtone-Bourita & Pompeo Feb 6 2019

Egypt rejects reports about seeking $15b loan from IMF

Egypt’s Finance Minister Mohamed Maait has denied reports that the Arab Republic is seeking a $15 billion-loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to shore up its finances. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. in a July report indicated that Egypt may need to secure $15 billion from the IMF to meet its funding requirements over the […]

Morocco Sets All-Time Record for Fertilizer Exports to the EU in 2025

Morocco’s fertilizer exports to the European Union reached an all-time high in 2025, with the bloc importing 1.55 billion euros’ worth of Moroccan fertilizers over the year — surpassing the previous peak of 1.42 billion euros set in 2022 and more than doubling the levels recorded in 2017. The figures reflect both a recovery in […]

Moroccan Police Arrest Eight Suspects Over Illegal AFCON Ticket Sales

The 2022 Qatar World Cup scenario repeats itself once again during the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, as fans struggle to get match tickets due to networks illegally selling them. Moroccan police have opened a judicial investigation into the illegal sale of AFCON tickets under the supervision of the relevant public […]