Moroccan Researcher Djalila Ben Bouchta wins Eni Award 2020

Moroccan firms foster foothold in podium of Africa’s 500 biggest companies

The number of Moroccan firms in the list of the 500 largest companies in Africa grew to 54, highlighting the expansion and diversification of Moroccan businesses on the continent. The ranking, issued by Jeune Afrique, shows the growth of Moroccan firms operating in key sectors such as banking, telecommunications, agro-industry, and infrastructure. These Moroccan giants […]

Morocco launches pre-qualification tender for Noor Midelt III solar plant

Morocco announced a tender for the development of Noor Midelt III, a 400MW solar plant part of a complex that is designed to be the largest in the world. Once completed the Noor Midelt project would have 1600 MW installed capacity, conducive to Morocco’s goals to generate 52% of its electricity from renewable sources. Morocco […]

Bouteflika’s Fifth Term Haunts Upcoming Algerian Presidential Elections

Algeria has finally announced the holding of presidential elections among indicators that ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika may run for a fifth term. The 81-year-old president who has been in power since 1999 has not spoken in public since he suffered a stroke in 2013. Yet, indicators show that the king makers within the Algerian regime […]