Kaïs Saïed meets with newly appointed acting Ministers of Economy and Finance Sihem Boughdiri Nemsia & Communication Technologies Nizar Ben Neji

Sahara: UN Calls on Algeria to Contribute to Political & Negotiating Process

Convinced of the involvement of Algeria in the regional conflict of the Sahara through its funding, hosting and arming the Polisario separatist group, UN Secretary-General has urged, in his latest report to the Security Council, Algeria to “make important contributions to the political process” and to step up “its commitment to the negotiation process”. In […]

Morocco leads North Africa in economic freedom despite structural challenges

Morocco has secured the top position in North Africa for economic freedom, ranking 101st globally out of 196 countries in the 2025 Nomad Capitalist Freedom Index, though structural obstacles continue to limit its full economic potential. The tax and migration advisory firm’s index evaluated countries across five pillars: financial freedom (30 percent), asset protection (25 […]

Morocco’s wood industry paradox: $500 million potential hampered by import dependence

Despite possessing nine million hectares of forest resources, Morocco finds itself trapped in an economic paradox. The nation imports nearly 70% of its timber needs while its forests face unsustainable exploitation, creating urgent challenges at the intersection of environmental protection and industrial development. National production of construction and industrial timber reaches 680,000 cubic meters annually, […]