Africa to have stronger voice in IMF, as WB warns African central banks against risky monetary initiatives

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that sub-Saharan Africa will be allocated a third seat on the global lender’s executive board, while the World Bank has warned the central banks in Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Uganda not to overplay their hand in getting involved in risky monetary initiatives. Sub-Saharan Africa will have a “stronger voice” […]

Morocco to start manufacturing trains in 2030

As Morocco expands its rail network, it also works to become a manufacturing hub with the first Morocco-made trains expected to be on the market in 2030, Mohamed Samouni head of Morocco Train Industry Cluster said. Speaking to Medias24, he noted that Moroccan train exports will have to wait until 2035. Samouni, who is also […]

Morocco emerges as leading solar energy hub, magnet for Gulf investment

Morocco is establishing itself as a premier destination for solar energy investments in the Middle East and North Africa region, according to a new report by London-based research group Bourse & Bazaar. The study highlights significant funding from Gulf investors, including Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala, and Dubai’s AMEA Power, who are […]