Covid-19: Morocco unveils lockdown exit strategy on May 18

The Moroccan government will unveil on May 18 at the House of Representatives its exit strategy from the coronavirus lockdown, which was decreed on March 20 for one month and extended by another month till May 20. During the parliamentary monthly session, the Head of Govt. will explain to MPs the government’s plan for lifting […]

Le Figaro Highlights Morocco’s Increasing Political, Economic Influence in Africa

French daily, Le Figaro, recently published an analysis of Morocco’s diplomatic offensive to regain its place within the African Union, highlighting the Kingdom’s increasing political, economic and religious clout in the continent. Morocco is set on breaking away with the empty chair policy within Africa’s institutional family by applying for a return to the pan-African […]

Morocco exports $60 mln of electricity in 2021

Morocco exported 851 Ghw of electricity in 2021, worth 565 million dirhams ($60 million), as it continues to diversify its energy mix away from fossil fuels, the treasury said. Electricity exports were up 700% compared to a year earlier while imports grew only 20% to 688 Gwh, the treasury said in a recent report. The […]