Morocco-Africa

Chinese wind turbine developer Aeolon to open up its first international plant in Nador

Chinese company Aeolon, specializing in the production of next-generation wind turbine blades, announced the beginning of the construction works of its first overseas plant in Morocco’s Nador Industrial Acceleration Zone. The plant, requiring an initial investment of €220.8 million, will produce wind turbine blades for markets in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. It is […]

Mauritania: Army Seizes Vehicle Hailing from Tindouf Camps Laden with Weapons

The Mauritanian army arrested this week some men and several weapons on board a four-wheel vehicle near Mauritania’s North-eastern borders with Algeria. The arrest took place just few days after Mauritanian authorities declared the borders with Algeria and Mali a military zone strictly forbidden to civilians. The decision was made amid the proliferation of terrorist […]

Morocco’s regional economies show divergent growth patterns

Morocco’s economy expanded 3.7 percent in 2023, reaching 1,382.28 billion dirhams in volume terms and 1,479.76 billion at current prices, yet regional performance varied dramatically according to High Commission for Planning data. Five regions exceeded national growth rates while others contracted, revealing sectoral strengths and vulnerabilities across the kingdom. Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab achieved remarkable 10.1 percent […]