maritime transport

Morocco takes measures to counter speculation ahead of Eid Adha

Morocco’s government has announced a series of measures to tighten oversight of Eid al‑Adha livestock markets, as authorities seek to curb speculation and stabilize prices amid strong seasonal demand, the head of the government’s office said. The decision introduces regulatory steps aimed at organizing the sale of sacrificial animals and preventing practices that contribute to […]

Morocco’s Industrial Equipment Imports Surge 132% in Decade-Long Expansion

Morocco’s industrial equipment imports have experienced remarkable growth over the past ten years, reflecting the country’s accelerating transformation into a high-tech manufacturing hub. Imports of finished industrial equipment products jumped from 77.03 billion dirhams in 2014 to 178.88 billion dirhams in 2024, representing a 132% increase. The upward trajectory continued through 2024, with industrial equipment […]

Absence of finance chiefs, no joint statement mar South Africa’s G20 summit

The G20 summit wrapped up in Africa without a joint communiqué amid an absence of the US and major financial chiefs. The United States boycotted the event citing South Africa’s “anti-Americanism”. The decision also came after fierce criticism by Trump, who accused the South African government of discrimination against its white minority. The absence of […]