Informal economy in Morocco

Zamalek Sporting Club’s boss Mortada Mansour removed from board

The Egyptian administrative judiciary has ruled for Mortada Mansour to be removed as chairman of the country’s second most popular football club Zamalek, the ministry of Youth and Sports has indicated. Mohamed el-Shazly, spokesman for the ministry said that the court has ruled for the move and is expected to inform officially the ministry this […]

Gambia eyes 30% rural electrification by 2030

The Gambian government has unveiled a plan to give access to electricity to 30% of the rural population by 2030. The information was revealed by Bittaye Darboe, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy. To achieve this goal, the government plans to rely on off-grid electrification solutions such as domestic installations and mini-grids. […]

Energy, commodities imports deepen Morocco’s trade deficit

Morocco’s trade deficit deepened 56% to 215 billion dirhams ($20 billion) up to August amid soaring prices of refined energy products, wheat and ammonia in the international market. Energy imports increased 128% to 103 billion dirhams in the first eight months this year, partly because Morocco imports all of its refined gas and fuel oils, […]