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Historic trial of Guinea’s former dictator for stadium massacre resumes

The trial of Guinea’s former dictator Moussa Dadis Camara over the killings of 156 opposition supporters and rapes of at least 109 women at a 2009 rally has resumed weeks after it was suspended in May due to strikes by lawyers and prison wardens. The proceedings got under way again on Monday (10 July) after […]

Morocco’s OCP becomes first African issuer of dollar hybrid bond, raises 1.5 billion

Morocco’s phosphates and fertilizer giant OCP has raised $1.5 billion through its first international hybrid bond, marking a milestone as the first African corporate to issue a US dollar‑denominated hybrid instrument on global markets. The landmark transaction also helped reopen Middle East and North Africa public primary bond markets, which had been dormant for more […]

Morocco’s auto market posts historic 33% growth in 2025

The Moroccan automobile market recorded a landmark year in 2025, posting a historic 33% surge in sales driven by renewed consumer demand, the rapid rise of hybrid and electric vehicles, and an unprecedented influx of Chinese carmakers. Total sales reached 235,372 units by the end of December, compared with 176,401 in 2024, according to data […]