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American Ambassador to Morocco Duke Buchan has affirmed that the North African Kingdom “offers boundless opportunities for U.S. firms looking to invest”. The diplomat made the remarks during a meeting held lately in Rabat with Moroccan minister of Industry and Trade Ryad Mezzour. They discussed ways of strengthening further partnerships to deepen economic cooperation between […]
The CAF Appeal Board decided that in application of Article 84 of the Regulations of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Senegal National Team is declared to have forfeited the Final Match of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, with the result of the Match being recorded as 3–0 […]
Morocco’s Central bank has decided to maintain its key interest rate unchanged at 2.25 % due to the continued strong momentum in economic activity, the projected moderate levels of inflation, and the significant uncertainty surrounding the global outlook. The decision was made Tuesday by the Bank’s Board after analyzing national and international economic developments, as […]
The Sahara dispute is increasingly viewed as a direct confrontation between Morocco and Algeria, with the Polisario Front serving as an Algerian proxy, according to a new assessment by the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC), an influential Moscow‑based foreign‑policy think tank. The roughly 100‑page RIAC report on Middle Eastern and North African conflicts says Morocco’s […]
The US is seeking to plug its fertilizers shortage following supply disruptions in the Gulf by increasing imports from Morocco and Venezuella, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said. “We’ve … established licenses for Venezuela to produce more fertilizer. We’ve had discussions with Morocco,” he told CNBC. Additional supplies from Morocco and Venezuela would represent […]
Algeria is preparing to welcome Pope Léon XIV in April, promoting the trip as a celebration of its early Christian heritage and connection to Saint Augustine. But international rights groups warn the visit comes amid one of the harshest crackdowns on Christians in North Africa. Nearly all Protestant churches have been closed by administrative order, […]
Casablanca’s stock market has endured two weeks of turbulence after the outbreak of the war in the Gulf triggered fears of soaring oil prices and a return of runaway inflation. Casablanca’s reaction has been sharper than in several regional markets with greater direct exposure to the conflict. Between February 20 and March 3, Egypt’s exchange […]
Algeria’s three‑decade journey toward joining the World Trade Organization has become a case study in strategic hesitation and economic stagnation. The committee examining Algeria’s admission to the WTO was created in 1987 and last met in 2014. This freeze reflects not just bureaucratic complexities but also indicates how Algeria is falling behind in terms of […]
The National Oil Corporation has announced the launch of the first phase of a gas pipeline linking the Farigh Field to Brega, aimed at increasing natural gas supplies across the country. According to the NOC, the initial phase covers the section connecting the pipeline from the Farigh field at the receiving point in the […]
The Central Bank of Sudan announced Monday a significant increase in lending limits for micro and small-scale finance, as authorities seek to cushion the effects of soaring inflation and stimulate economic recovery. The policy shift, outlined in a Circular, forms part of the bank’s broader 2026 strategy aimed at deepening financial inclusion and supporting […]