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Defense: Morocco & U.S. agree to work together against challenging security issues in Africa

Morocco and the Pentagon have agreed to continue to work together on counterterrorism, maritime security in the Mediterranean, and other pressing security issues on the African continent. The agreement was reached during the 12th U.S.-Morocco Defense Consultative Committee (DCC) held in Washington Nov.7-8 under the co-chairmanship of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin […]

Egypt: Parliament approves $500M financing deal with Abu Dhabi Exports Office to support wheat imports

The Egyptian House of Representatives officially approved on Dec.15 a key financing agreement between the Egyptian Government and the Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX). This agreement aims to support Egypt’s wheat imports through the General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC), ensuring a reliable supply of wheat for the country. The framework outlined in the agreement […]

Morocco Launches International Tenders for Seven Solar Plants

Morocco has launched international tenders for the building of seven solar energy plants in the south and east of the country. The German development bank KfW is a partner in this 200 MW Noor Atlas project. According to Moroccan state-owned utility Office National de l’Electricité, the tenders are divided into two lots: one for the […]