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Moroccan competition regulator edges closer to delivering fine on fuel distributors

Morocco’s competition council will unveil this week a heavy fine against fuel distributors that amount to 10% of their turnover for uncompetitive practices, local Moroccan media reported. Citing a source close to the matter, le360.ma said the fine could amount to 4 billion dirhams ($400 million). The council’s board will meet on Thursday to make […]

France completes pullout of troops from Niger

France has completed the full withdrawal of its forces from Niger as requested by the current leaders of the West African country who seized the power on July 26, after removing west-backed Mohamed Bazoum. Over 1,300 soldiers stationed in the country have left the country and headed to neighboring Chad and to France, ‘Mali Jet’ […]

UK Earmarks £3 Billion to Help its Companies Tap into Morocco’s Export Potential

The UK announced the allocation of £3 billion to companies willing to export to Morocco or operate in the North African country whose business climate, geographic location and qualified labor is luring companies targeting the African market. This announcement was made Tuesday in London by representative of the UK Department for International Trade in Morocco, […]