Abdeljalil Lahjomri receiving Grand Prix de la Francophonie

Oil investment: British-supermajor BP to explore offshore Gambia

British oil giant BP has signed an agreement with Gambia’s government to explore offshore hydrocarbons potential in the West African nation. The London-listed company now has “the legal rights” to explore for oil and gas potential in block A1 offshore Gambia, the office of the Gambian president Adama Barrow said in a statement. Block A1 […]

African Banker Awards: Morocco’s Nadia Fettah Alaoui wins 2025 trophy of Finance Minister of the year

Nadia Fettah Alaoui, Morocco’s Minister of Economy and Finance, has been awarded the trophy of Finance Minister of the Year at the 2025 African Banker Awards in Abidjan. Her leadership has been recognized for driving macroeconomic stability and positioning Morocco as an attractive destination for investment. This accolade highlights her significant contributions to Morocco’s economic […]

Algeria turns back to accord with Morocco on iron mine in Tindouf

Algerian state media announced that the country signed a memorandum of understanding with a consortium of Chinese companies to exploit an iron ore in Tindouf, near the Moroccan border, in a move that violates an agreement signed with Morocco.   The consortium, which includes China International Water & Electric Corp, Heyday Solar and the iron […]