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Morocco Looks South, Opts for ECOWAS

Morocco has officially requested membership in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a sub-regional grouping that has been steadily forging ahead on path of regional economic integration. “In the context of the Royal tour in Africa- notably in some west African countries- and following directives from King Mohammed VI, the Kingdom of Morocco […]

AID or arm-twist? — EU migration policy sparks backlash across Africa

A sweeping shift in the European Union’s migration policy is drawing fierce criticism across Africa, as the EU proposes linking development aid to countries’ cooperation on border control and deportations. Under the revised Global Europe instrument, nations that fail to prevent irregular migration or refuse to accept deportees could see vital funds slashed. Critics say […]

US State Department highlights assets making of Morocco a foreign investments magnet

The US State Department has highlighted the assets that make of Morocco a magnet for foreign investments, such as its positive macro-economic policies, trade liberalization, and structural reforms. “Morocco actively encourages and facilitates foreign investment, particularly in export sectors like manufacturing, through positive macro-economic policies, trade liberalization, investment incentives, and structural reforms,” said the US […]