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Morocco, a country with a diversified economy, has outpaced hydrocarbon-rich Algeria in foreign exchange reserves, reaching approximately $50 billion in September, according to central bank data. This milestone underscores the success of Morocco’s diversified and productive economy, while exposing the costs of Algeria’s rentier economy which led to restrictive import policies and heavy reliance on […]
Libya’s political and economic developments were reviewed at a meeting held Sunday in Tripoli between GNU Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah and US State Department Senior Policy Adviser for Libya Jeremy Berndt. Discussions also covered efforts to create conditions for national elections, including the outcomes of the “4+4” mini-dialogue group on the legal framework for […]
Italy’s national automotive industry association is calling for stricter European Union rules that would prevent components manufactured in Morocco from counting as European content, even as Italian exports of auto parts to the Kingdom jump sharply. Morocco has outpaced Italy in auto production with 500k exported in 2025 compared with 380k for Italy. The National […]
The Libyan Export Development Authority (LEDA) has announced the launch of a direct shipping line from Misrata Free Zone port, passing through Tangier, Morocco, towards several African markets, including Nigeria and Cameroon. Thanks to its geostrategic ports and modern logistics, Morocco has established itself as a gateway to Africa market. After a stopover in Tangier […]
TikTok has deleted 530,652 videos in Morocco during the first quarter of 2026. These videos were removed for violating Community Guidelines of the social media platform, according to a TikTok report showing the platform’s efforts made to maintain a safe digital environment. Morocco recorded a proactive removal rate of 99 % before being reported by […]
Morocco is approaching a key milestone in the development of its Eastern region, with work on a critical section of the highway connecting Driouch to the Nador West Med port complex now more than 95% complete. The port will have an industrial zone and will offer an exit for industrial exports of Fez and the […]
Morocco’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has published a macroeconomic framework report ahead of the 2027 finance bill, the last of the current government’s mandate, setting out early priorities spanning infrastructure, private investment, social protection, health and education, Aujourd’hui le Maroc reports. The report commits to implementing royal directives around consolidating public investment, sustainable water […]
Canada’s mining Company Aya Gold & Silver has revised up the after-tax net value of its Boumadine project in Morocco to $3.5 billion with soaring gold and silver price on the international market. The updated preliminary economic assessment gives the gold-silver-zinc-lead project a 93% internal rate of return and 0.7-year payback at $3,500 per oz. […]
The United States and the United Nations are coordinating their efforts in support of the UN-led political process engaged to reach a lasting solution to the Sahara conflict in accordance with UN Security Council resolution 2797. This resolution, adopted in October 2025, has endorsed the Autonomy plan for the Sahara under Moroccan sovereignty. It calls […]
Morocco has no sector classified as high risk in Allianz Trade’s new global Sectoral Risk Atlas, though five activities warrant particular vigilance, Le Matin reports, as the insurer paints a globally resilient picture of the Kingdom’s economy despite a tense international environment. Of the 18 sectors assessed for Morocco, four carry low risk, reflecting solid […]