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Morocco’s trade deficit widens 15.5% despite strong tourism and investment growth

Morocco’s trade deficit reached 225.29 billion dirhams through August 2025, increasing 15.5% compared to the corresponding 2024 period, according to Foreign Exchange Office data. This widening gap results from import growth outpacing export expansion despite positive performance in other economic sectors. Imports surged 8.4% to 533.42 billion dirhams while exports grew more moderately at 3.8%, […]

Morocco Reaches Milestone towards ECOWAS Membership

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) gave its initial agreement to Morocco’s membership request at the 51st summit of the sub-regional grouping held in Liberia’s capital, Monrovia. In a statement following the summit, the West African Heads of State “approved in principle” Morocco’s bid to join the West African trading bloc in light […]

Somalia’s Puntland claims victory over Islamic State, but future challenges remain

After nearly two months of intense combat, Puntland forces in Somalia claim to have successfully pushed back Islamic State (IS) militants, dealing significant blows to the terror group in the region. However, despite recent victories, experts warn that the IS may attempt to regroup and continue its operations across the Horn of Africa. The offensive, […]