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COVID-19: Health emergency extended in Morocco until September 10

The government Council, held Tuesday in Rabat, has decided to extend the state of health emergency across the national territory until Friday Sept. 10, 2021, as part of efforts aimed at curbing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision was made during the weekly meeting of the Government Council held in Rabat. “As part […]

Morocco’s export economy shows mixed performance across strategic sectors

Morocco’s economic landscape presents a complex picture of sectoral divergence, with traditional powerhouses facing headwinds while emerging industries demonstrate robust growth, according to latest statistics from the Office des Changes and OECD analysis. The contrasting performance across key export sectors highlights both structural challenges and opportunities in the kingdom’s industrial transformation. The automotive sector, historically […]

Africa’s critical mineral boom: a double-edged sword of prosperity and instability

African countries are becoming key producers of critical minerals like cobalt and platinum, but the rush to extract these resources has also fueled instability, causing displacement and escalating armed conflicts across the continent. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected in its Regional Economic Outlook report published in April last year that critical minerals could boost […]