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IMF commends Morocco for mitigating economic impact of external shocks

The IMF highlighted on Jan 24 the “very strong policy response” that Morocco took to mitigate the social and economic impact of the recent negative shocks fueled by the repercussions of the war in Ukraine. At the end of its Article IV consultations, the IMF said Morocco’s economy will bounce back to 4% in 2023 […]

Burkina Faso to send troops to Niger to prop up junta in event of aggression

The government of Burkina Faso has green-lighted plans to send military troops to Niger to back the junta in power in case of foreign aggression as possible military intervention of regional bloc Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) looms. A Cabinet statement late Wednesday August 30, Anadolu news agency reports, said the government was […]

Morocco’s Central Bank Signs Cooperation Deal with Dubai Financial Services Authority

Morocco’s Bank Al Maghrib (BAM) and Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) have agreed on Wednesday in Rabat to strengthen cooperation in financial services and in enhancing investors’ confidence. Inked by Abdellatif Jouhari, Governor of Bank Al Maghrib, and Chief Executive of the DFSA, Bryan Stirewalt, the agreement provides for coordination and cooperation between the two […]