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EBRD forecast: Morocco’s economy to grow 5% in 2021 & 3% in 2022

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development expects Morocco’s economy to rebound by 5 per cent in 2021, before moderating to a growth of 3.2 pc in 2022. In its latest Regional Economic Prospects report released Thursday, the Bank says the success of Morocco’s vaccination campaign will lead to faster reopening of the economy, despite […]

Morocco’s aerospace exports more than triple over a decade

Despite global industrial disruptions over the past decade, including the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and post-pandemic inflation, Morocco’s aerospace sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth. According to figures from the foreign exchange regulator, the country’s aerospace exports have more than tripled between 2014 and 2024, rising from 7.69 billion dirhams to 26.44 billion dirhams […]

Tunisia tries dissidents on charges of conspiracy against state

Tunisia began a trial against 40 high-profile defendants on the charge of conspiring against state security. The trial involves former diplomats, politicians, and journalist amid protests at the President’s use of the judiciary to silence dissidents. Protests have erupted in Tunis calling the trial “fabricated” and denouncing the “authoritarian” rule of president Kais Saied. The […]