Omar Hilale

Trade barriers removal will unleash AfCFTA and unlock Africa’s economic potential — UNCTAD

Addressing non-tariff measures and fostering regulatory convergence could unlock $7.1 billion in annual welfare gains, boost intra-Africa trade by 6%, and raise wages across the continent, says a recent report published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). While highlighting the transformative potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the […]

Morocco’s Justice Minister reiterates legitimate right to retrieve Ceuta and Melilla

Moroccan Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi reiterated Rabat’s longstanding claim to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, describing them as Moroccan lands and stressing that the issue remains on the table in all bilateral talks with Spain. In an interview with Asharq News, Ouahbi said “this matter remains on the table and every time we […]

US hails King Mohammed VI’s bold leadership making of Morocco a world leader in renewable energies

The US State Department hailed Wednesday the “bold leadership” of King Mohamed VI, making of Morocco a “world leader” in investing in renewable energy and in meeting its climate goals under the Paris Accords.   “Under the bold leadership of King Mohamed VI, Morocco has become a world leader in investing in renewable energy and […]