C24 meeting in Granada May 2019

Boeing expects to expand in Africa on back of demographic growth

Africa’s rapid population growth is expected to lead to an increased demand on air travel, with Boeing expecting a robust annual growth rate of 6.4% in passenger traffic across the continent. Boeing, in its latest commercial market outlook, expects Africa’s commercial fleet to more than double by 2043. Regional aviation associate AFRAA estimates there will […]

Morocco to Inject $40 Billion in Energy Sector by 2030

Morocco will have invested $40 billion by 2030 in projects aiming to develop the energy sector as it ambitions to derive 50% of its energy needs from renewable sources by the same year. “The Kingdom has succeeded, through an ambitious strategy, to turn its challenges into genuine investment opportunities, through its commitment to projects aimed […]

Morocco denies establishment of military base near Algerian border

Morocco’s army has denied claims it is building a military base near its eastern border with Algeria, saying it is only planning the building of a military barracks. “The Royal Armed Forces, as part of a global relocation project of military barracks with the aim of liberating urban land, across the kingdom, is building a […]