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Morocco Supports SMEs with “Intelaka” Program

Morocco launched on Monday “Intelaka” initiative, which provides young entrepreneurs with the necessary support and funding to start their own business. The move gives substance to the integrated program spearheaded by King Mohammed VI to back SMEs and facilitate their access to financing. The “Intelaka” program was launched in a ceremony chaired in Rabat by […]

Moroccan Economy Posts 4.6% Growth in 2017

Moroccan economy grew by 4.6% in 2017 compared to 1.2% in 2016 on the backdrop of an improvement of the indicators of the agricultural sector. Abundant rainfall boosted the agricultural value added to 15.4% in the first three quarters of 2017 compared to -12.5% the same period in 2016, Economy and Finance Minister Mohamed Boussaid […]

Algeria’s ambassador returns to Madrid empty-handed

In a recent manifestation of erratic diplomacy, Algeria returned its ambassador to Madrid after a recall that lasted 18 months in protest against Spain’s sovereign decision to back Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara and its autonomy plan. Algeria has shown its real face as the genuine party to the Sahara conflict by protesting against the […]