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King Mohammed VI urges joint Islamic action for political stability § economic prosperity

On the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), King Mohammed VI called for joint action by Muslim states to promote political stability, economic prosperity and well-being of the Muslim peoples. The King highlighted, in a message to a ceremony held in Rabat Thursday to mark the anniversary, the lofty […]

Fitch: Moroccan Banks show resilience despite Macro-economic challenges

Moroccan banks continue to show resilience despite challenging global and domestic macro-economic conditions, Fitch Ratings says in a new report focusing on the country’s seven largest banks. Banks have built up healthy provisions buffers since 2020 and are well-placed for a continued recovery in profitability in 2024 amid rising interest rates, says the rating agency. […]

Sudan Government Returns to Khartoum After Nearly Three Years of War, Pledges Recovery and Stability

Sudan’s government formally returned to the capital, Khartoum, on Sunday, marking its first presence there since the outbreak of war with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in April 2023. Prime Minister Kamel Idris, arriving from Port Sudan where the administration had been temporarily based, described the move as a national turning point and promised […]