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Post-Covid-19: AfDB forecasts 4% GDP growth in Morocco in 2021

The African Development Bank (AfDB) expects a 4 pc GDP growth in Morocco in 2021 after the country’s economic activity was affected like other countries around the world by the Covid-19 pandemic. In its “African Economic Outlook 2020 – Supplement”, the African Bank says Morocco’s budget and current account deficits should improve next year, respectively […]

Morocco’s tourism receipts hit record $11.2 billion

Morocco’s tourism revenue grew 7% to 11.2 billion dollars thanks to increased arrivals, the tourism ministry said. With 17.4 million tourists visiting in 2024, arrivals were two years ahead of schedule or 20% higher compared with 2023, showing the country has turned the Covid-19 page thanks to major investments in its hospitality sector. Morocco plans […]

South Sudan: Political tensions threaten fragile peace, Machar’s arrest raises fears of renewed conflict

South Sudan’s fragile peace is under serious threat after the arrest of opposition leader Riek Machar, with his party declaring that the 2018 Peace agreement, which ended a five-year civil war, has effectively collapsed. The South Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A) in Opposition accused the Government of undermining political goodwill, which is essential for lasting […]