Automotive giant Stellantis has inaugurated a major expansion of its Kenitra manufacturing facility, investing 1.2 billion euros to double production capacity and achieve 75 percent local integration by 2030, reinforcing Morocco’s position as Africa’s leading automotive hub. Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, who officiated the July 16 ceremony, emphasized that the project embodies Morocco’s New Investment […]
Morocco has launched a tender for 60,000 tons of rail to extend Africa’s fastest train to Marrakech. Morocco has inaugurated the high-speed train, known as TGV or Bourak in Arabic, in 2018 linking Casablanca to Tangier. The new railway would cost 612 million dirhams ($62 million), Moroccan state-owned rail operator ONCF said. Morocco’s extension of […]
Morocco, the second largest arm buyer in Africa, wants its future weapon deals to be accompanied by a technology transfer clause as it seeks to develop a domestic military industry. Minister delegate in charge of Defense Abdellatif Loudiyi said that deals with arm manufacturers should provide for transferring maintenance know-how to the Royal Armed Forces. […]
