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Morocco dominates the top 10 biggest listed companies in North Africa following the success and expansion of Moroccan businesses, driven by steady growth and an effective pan-African expansion strategy. According to Africa Business news platform, the first six places have been grabbed by Moroccan companies with largest market capitalization. Attijariwafa bank ($15.6 billion) tops the […]
The total trade between the UK and Morocco reached £4.4 billion ($5.8 billion) in the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 16.4% or £616 million compared to the same period of last year. According to latest figures published by the Department for Business & Trade, this growth is largely driven by Moroccan exports which […]
Morocco’s tourism sector continues its upward trajectory, recording 11.6 million tourist arrivals by the end of July 2025, marking a 16% increase compared to the same period in 2024, the tourism ministry said. Moroccans living abroad accounted for 52% of total arrivals during the first seven months of the year. The month of July alone […]
Morocco is undertaking a comprehensive overhaul of its education system, positioning schools, vocational training, and universities at the center of an inclusive national project aimed at reshaping relations between the state, society, and youth. For decades, the Moroccan school system—once a social mobility engine—has struggled with high dropout rates, unequal access, and modest results in […]
Over the past three marketing years, Moroccan tomato exports to Denmark have increased nearly sixfold, reaching 1,660 metric tons between July 2024 and June 2025 This represents a 32% increase compared to the previous year and a 67% jump over 2022/2023, according to East Fruit, a specialized fresh produce website. While Denmark still accounts for […]
Libya has recorded 76 drowning incidents between June 8 and August 6, including 55 Libyan nationals, amid critical shortages in maritime rescue resources. Misbah Al-Ghazewi, Head of the Maritime Rescue Room, told local outlet Fawasel that vast stretches of coastline—particularly between Tajoura and Al-Qarabolli—are without any rescue presence, while the Tripoli unit lacks even basic […]
Morocco’s international Achraf Hakimi has been named among the 30 finalists for the 2025 Ballon d’Or, following a standout season with Paris Saint-Germain. Hakimi, 26, played a pivotal role in PSG’s domestic and international success, contributing 11 goals and 16 assists across all competitions. His performances helped the club secure four major titles: Ligue 1, […]
By all appearances, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune is engaged in a whirlwind of diplomatic activity. From Rome to Algiers, from energy deals to symbolic gestures, his administration projects an image of international engagement and strategic relevance. Yet, beneath the surface lies a troubling reality: Algeria is increasingly isolated, diplomatically marginalized, and economically strained. The flurry […]
The Royal Atlantic Initiative enabling landlocked Sahel countries to have access to the Ocean strengthens South-South and triangular development projects that effectively contribute to improving the lives of beneficiaries and enhancing their development capacities. The remarks were made by Omar Hilale, Morocco’s permanent representative to the UN and President of the 22nd session of the […]
The Greek Government has lodged a verbal note with the UN Secretary-General rejecting what it termed as “Libyan claims” over two maritime blocks, south of Crete, asserting that the areas lie within its continental shelf and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), in accordance with the median line principle and its maritime demarcation agreement with Egypt. A […]