World Bank approvres $350 million financing for Morocco’s water program

The World Bank has approved a $350 million results-based financing program to support Morocco implement its National Program for Drinking Water Supply and Irrigation (PNAEPI 2020-2027) in the framework of the 30-year National Water Plan (PNE, 2020-2050). Launched in 2020, PNAEPI aims to improve water security by accelerating investments in the sector and strengthening the […]

Nigeria’s Buhari urges West African heads of state not to cling to power

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari urged his peers to “resist the temptation” to stay in power “beyond the constitutional provisions”, saying such attempts are likely to create instability at a time when the sub-region faces major social and economic challenges. This was during his address to the 57th Summit of the ECOWAS held on September 7 […]

Tough times ahead for Maroc Telecom after losing case to Inwi

Morocco’s largest telecom operator, Maroc Telecom, is expected to take a blow in terms of its profitability at the Casablanca stock exchange after losing a case brought by its competitor Wana Corporate. Maroc Telecom said it will appeal the decision by a commercial court in Casablanca ordering the operator to pay Wana corporate, known by […]