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Morocco’s debt rating outlook stable at Ba1, Moody’s says

Moody’s Ratings has affirmed Morocco’s stable credit outlook at Ba1, saying the rating reflects Morocco’s institutional strengths and robust external position. “The stable outlook reflects our expectation that the government will pursue economic and social reforms to improve the economy’s resilience to shocks while keeping the debt burden stable,” Moody’s said. “We expect the government […]

Morocco Rejects South Africa’s Seizure of Sahara Phosphate Cargo

The Moroccan government described the South African court decision to maintain seizure of a vessel carrying Sahara phosphates bound for New Zealand as a “violation of international law”. In a statement to the press, Spokesperson for the Moroccan government Mustapha El Khalfi condemned in the strongest terms the ruling by South African court on June […]

Trump Tariffs Devastate South African Car Exports to US, Industry Faces Major Setback

South African car exports to the United States have plummeted dramatically, falling over 70% in the first quarter of 2025, and tumbling further to 80% in April and 85% in May, 2025, following the imposition of steep tariffs by US President Donald J. Trump. The automotive industry, which relies heavily on the US market under […]