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African Union, IRENA to advance renewables in response to COVID-19

The African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have agreed to work closely to advance renewable energy across the continent to bolster Africa’s response to Covid-19. The two organizations will focus on innovative solutions to drive the development of renewable energy including decentralized systems, and to increase access to energy across […]

Morocco-COVID-19: State of health emergency extended until Dec. 31

The Moroccan Government decided Thursday at the cabinet’s weekly meeting to extend the state of health emergency until December 31, as part of efforts to stem the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.   The Government Council examined and adopted, this Thursday, November 25, 2021, a draft decree, presented by the Minister of the Interior, extending […]

Morocco Expects a Growth Rate of 4.8% in 2017 (Official)

After a meagre growth rate of 1.2% in 2016 as a result of disappointing crop year, Morocco expects its economy to expand by 4.8% amid promising macro-economic indicators said minister of Economy and Finance, Mohamed Boussaid. The minister, who was presenting a report on the progress of the implementation of the 2017 budget in a […]