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Morocco and Israel signed last week in Marrakech a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the establishment of an agricultural technology project focusing on aquaponics. The agreement provides for the establishment of a center for agricultural studies. The institution is expected to serve as a hub for knowledge exchange and innovation in farming techniques, benefiting both […]
More and more African countries seem to have taken inspiration from China’s unique economic development over the past decades and try to follow the development paths that suit their own respective domestic conditions. “The African people have the most say on which path suits Africa best,” said Chinese President Xi Jinping at the China-Africa Leaders’ […]
Morocco has reaffirmed its commitment to share its extensive experience and expertise in development financing with the African Union (AU) as part of the aspirations outlined in Agenda 2063. This announcement came during the Ministerial Retreat on Agenda 2063, a high-level event taking place in Kigali, Rwanda, this October 1-3. Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the […]
Morocco has decided to import 2 million tons of soft wheat between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31 to alleviate the impact of drought which has affected the country’s crops product. The decision has been announced lately by the Kingdom’s state-owned grains agency after receiving the nod from the ministries of finance and agriculture. The import […]
The European Union is finalizing partnerships with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia to boost local industries as the bloc wants to mine its way out of its heavy dependence on foreign powers like China for critical materials needed to power its green transition. A planned memorandum of understanding is widely seen as […]
The International Monetary Fund Executive Board has approved a Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) for Morocco worth about $1.3 billion. The arrangement will support Morocco’s transition to a greener economy and help strengthen its preparedness and resilience against natural disasters, including from climate change, the Washington-based institution pointed out in a release. The 18-months arrangement […]
As the United Arab Emirates (UAE) prepares to host the COP28 climate summit from 30 November to 12 December, the Gulf state has made a marked presence in Africa’s burgeoning green finance sector, with a group of Emirati investors having unveiled a landmark $4.5 billion pledge to invest in clean energy projects on the continent […]
The Spanish aerospace group Aciturri Aeroengines moved into Casablanca following the acquisition of the Moroccan company GOAM Industrie. “Aciturri Aeroengines has officially acquired GOAM Industrie, a manufacturer of engine components located in Casablanca’s Midpark, specializing in the production of turbine and aircraft engine parts,” stated the Spanish group in a statement posted on the social […]
Fitch Ratings has released a note recognizing the impact of the earthquake on Morocco’s fiscal deficit while reassuring remittances from Moroccans abroad and the IMF’s credit lines would offset liquidity concerns. The earthquake that struck late on September 8 killed some 3000 people and destroyed nearly 60,000 homes in the High Atlas Mountains. Morocco has […]
Morocco’s central bank pauses its monetary tightening as inflation is expected to further drop to 2.6% in 2024 from 6% in 2023 amid preparations for reconstruction in earthquake-hit areas. Speaking to the press Abdellatif Jouahri highlighted the uncertainties of the global economy and the need for vigilance, adding that holding the key interest rate as […]