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Libya’s Election Commission Signals Readiness for Mid-April 2026 National Polls

Libya’s High National Elections Commission (HNEC) has affirmed on November 30 its readiness to begin implementing presidential and parliamentary elections by mid-April 2026, provided that the necessary funding is secured and an agreed oversight mechanism is established. The Commission indicated that the ongoing municipal elections—expected to conclude by the end of March 2026—will bolster its […]

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Comoros President reaffirms “unwavering” support for Morocco’s territorial integrity

Comoros President Azali Assoumani reiterated his country’s “unfailing” support for Morocco’s territorial integrity. UN Security Council Resolution 2797 backing autonomy plan for the Sahara under Morocco’s sovereignty was a “shared victory” between Rabat and Moroni, President Assoumani told le360 on the sidelines of the MEDays forum in Tangiers. “We are proud to have been among […]

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French farmers escalate attacks on Moroccan tomatoes

Tensions over Moroccan tomato imports are flaring again in France, where local producers accuse Moroccan suppliers of unfair competition. Moroccan fresh produce exporters have repeatedly said such campaigns were triggered by disinformation. Last week, members of the Confédération Paysanne stormed a Franco-Moroccan logistics hub in Perpignan before being removed by police, then entered a supermarket […]

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Private investors drive growth of Casablanca stock exchange

The second quarter of 2025 marks a turning point for Morocco’s capital market, as the Casablanca Stock Exchange posts its strongest liquidity and depth levels in years, powered by a notable comeback of retail investors, alongside robust activity from mutual funds and a more predictable macroeconomic environment. After years of institutional dominance, the market structure […]

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EU urged to adapt to multi-alignment in Sahel, Think Tank

The Sahel region under the Alliance of Sahel States (Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger) is undergoing a profound shift toward multi-alignment, challenging traditional European influence, the European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS) said, recommending Europeans to adapt to this new reality or risk losing influence. The Sahel now averages around 10,500 terrorist-related deaths per year, […]

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Egypt: El-Sisi Endorses Second Phase of Tax Incentives to Strengthen Investor Confidence

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi has endorsed the rollout of a second package of tax incentives aimed at rewarding compliant taxpayers and deepening trust between the State and the business community. During a high-level meeting on Sunday, November 30, with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk, the President reviewed the core elements of the […]

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Brazil’s fertilizer imports from Morocco rise in 2025

Brazil increased its fertilizer imports from Morocco in 2025, with phosphate-based shipments rising 30.19 percent year on year to $559.18 million between January and October, according to data compiled by the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce and relayed by the Ministry of Trade. Total Brazilian imports from Morocco reached $1.31 billion in the first ten […]

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First African Summit on Health Systems charts continent’s transition from dependency to sovereignty

The first African Summit on Health Systems and Health Sovereignty concluded on Saturday with the adoption of the “Dakhla Declaration” that charts the continent’s transition from dependency to sovereignty. This Declaration reaffirms the right to health for all, equity, intra-African solidarity, and the continent’s leadership in defining its own health solutions. Through this Declaration, health […]

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Morocco dominates international tourism rankings as top global destination

Morocco has solidified its position as a premier travel destination by securing top placements across numerous international tourism rankings for 2025-2026, according to the Ministry of Tourism. The kingdom currently ranks 13th globally in UN Tourism’s classification of destinations experiencing the strongest international growth. More significantly, Morocco leads all destinations across the Africa and Middle […]

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Casablanca Stock Exchange enters growth phase driven by IPO activity, investor returns

The Casablanca Stock Exchange has entered a sustained growth phase fueled by consecutive initial public offerings and renewed trading activity. Financial markets expert Farid Mezouar attributes this acceleration largely to private equity fund exit strategies and investor appetite for expanding companies with elevated valuations. Seven companies have joined the exchange since 2020, with 2025 continuing […]