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Morocco launches first 1,000 MW offshore wind project near Essaouira in 2029

Morocco has unveiled plans for its inaugural offshore wind farm, a 1,000-megawatt facility near Essaouira, marking the country’s entry into marine renewable energy development. The announcement was made last week in Nice during the Mediterranean Day of the United Nations Conference on the Oceans. The project represents one of the first investments funded by the […]

Late Ben Ali’s son-in-law Slim Chiboub rounded on corruption allegations

Slim Chiboub, son-in-law of former Tunisian President Ben Ali was arrested Wednesday in connection with corruption allegations after he refused to show up before the public prosecution for questioning, reports say. The prosecution Wednesday sent forces for Chiboub who reportedly ignored two demands to appear before the prosecutor of Tunis court of first instance in […]

OCP Group reports $5.2 billion revenue growth in first half of 2025

Morocco’s phosphate giant OCP Group achieved remarkable financial and operational performance during the first half of 2025, recording double-digit growth across key indicators. The company’s revenue reached 52.2 billion dirhams ($5.2 billion) compared to 43.2 billion dirhams in the corresponding 2024 period, driven by increased fertilizer and rock sales volumes. Second quarter 2025 revenue totaled […]