Cracks Appearing in Algiers-Moscow Relations following Ukraine’s Support to Tuareg Separatists in Mali

Russia is reportedly angry with Algeria, its traditional ally, for failing to tip it off over the support provided by Ukraine’s military intelligence to a coalition of Tuareg separatists and jihadists who fought the Wagner group and Malian armed forces near Algerian border last week. According to press reports, tensions running high between the two […]

Moroccan business delegation showcases national brands in USA

A Moroccan business delegation visited last week the USA to promote the “Made in Morocco” brands and explore trading opportunities within the frame of the Free Trade Agreement signed between the North African Kingdom and the United States. The trip was organized by the Casablanca-Settat Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Services (CCISCS) and the Moroccan […]

UNCTAD: Morocco Attracts $2.7 Bln FDI in 2017

Foreign Direct Investment flows in Morocco increased by 23 per cent in 2017 to reach $2.7 billion, while FDI to the rest of North Africa dropped by 4 per cent, according to UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2018 (WIR). The FDI injected in the North African Kingdom went up thanks to considerable investment into new car […]