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Moroccan textile exports hit new record, professionals seek action on upstream

Morocco’s textile industry has outperformed pre-pandemic levels hitting 3.26 billion dollars in exports up to November this year according to foreign exchange data, but professionals warn of the heavy dependence of Moroccan textile sector on imported material. For decades, Morocco is in the top 10 list of suppliers of the European market and takes the […]

U.S. maritime policy shift creates strategic advantage for Moroccan ports

A significant shift in U.S. maritime regulations has positioned Morocco as a key beneficiary in global shipping routes, reports Les Inspirations Eco in its January 29 edition. The Federal Maritime Commission’s recent decision requiring specific shipping companies to route through Moroccan ports has created unprecedented opportunities for the Kingdom’s maritime infrastructure, particularly the Tanger Med […]

South Sudan: President sacks his two vice-presidents, key officials in surprise reshuffle

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed on February 11 two of his Vice-presidents, the nation’s spy chief, and several senior officials, with no explanation provided for the moves. The shake-up, announced through a series of presidential decrees read on State television, comes amidst ongoing tensions in the country, which has struggled to implement the […]