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Chad’s Prime Minister, Succès Masra, has commended, in Washington, the Initiative of King Mohammed VI aimed at promoting access of the Sahel States to the Atlantic Ocean, deeming it “very relevant”. Speaking during a round table held by the U.S think tank The Atlantic Council, Succès Masra, who is on an official visit to the […]
A group of African countries urged the UN environmental assembly in Nairoby to adopt a resolution on the sustainable use of minerals key to the process of energy transition. The decision would help African countries avoid injustice and extra-activism as the global clean energy agenda speeds up and demand increases on key minerals. Billions of […]
Nigeria has introduced a compulsory yearly levy for companies hiring foreign workers, charging $15,000 for directors and $10,000 for other employees. The aim is to prompt foreign companies to hire more Nigerians. Diplomatic mission staff and government officials are exempt. President Bola Tinubu has cautioned against misusing the levy to deter investors. He stressed the […]
Morocco’s colorful and diversified handicrafts employ 20% of the total workforce, said tourism and handicrafts minister Fatima Zahra Ammour. Speaking at the opening of national handicrafts fair, she highlighted the strong social dimension of this sector which however needs to address challenges inherent to informal labor. The sector grew 7% in 2023 with 1 billion […]
Rabat tramway has become the latest to join a green momentum announcing that it will operate its city trains on solar energy. The company in charge of Rabat’s tramways RRM said its trains will operate on electricity supplied by urban photovoltaic panels to further cut its electricity cost from 25 billion dirhams. It has already […]
Morocco and Romania have signed a military and technical cooperation agreement that covers training and exercises, the defense industry, technical support and the exchange of expertise. The agreement was initialed this Tuesday in Rabat by Minister Delegate in charge of the National Defense Administration Abdeltif Loudyi and Romania’s Minister of National Defense, Angel Tîlvăr, who […]
King Mohammed VI’s Initiative offering Atlantic Ocean access to Sahel countries embodies a comprehensive approach to tackling the challenges facing African landlocked countries, says the London-based Institute for Free Trade (IFT) in a report released Monday. This initiative not only aims to unlock the region’s potential but also solidifies Morocco’s role as a key player […]
Xlinks said it has appointed James Humphery as its new CEO to lead the Xlinks Morocco – UK Power Project, as the company grows in activity and scope. “With the anticipated growth of Xlinks’ portfolio, the Xlinks Morocco – UK Power Project, now requires a dedicated CEO as it continues to progress its mission to […]
Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a landmark $35 billion investment deal to develop Ras al-Hekma peninsula on the Mediterranean coast that, economists say, will inject $35 billion of foreign direct investment into the struggling Egyptian economy, helping it to bolster economic growth and address a hard currency crisis. The deal is […]
The U.S. Department of State and the Embassy of Morocco in Washington jointly organized a briefing on the latest developments in the Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation. The Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation was launched in September 2023, as a multilateral forum heralding a new era in regional cooperation, where Morocco stands out as a founding member […]