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Rabat: African Atlantic countries agree to strengthen partnership for shared peace and prosperity

The African countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean have agreed in Morocco to enhance their partnership and integration for shared peace, stability, and shared prosperity. At the end of their 3rd ministerial meeting held Wednesday in Rabat, these countries adopted an action plan conducive to integration and co-development in African-Atlantic region. To achieve the sought goals, […]

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Morocco to assess fisheries deal with EU and act accordingly

Morocco will assess its fisheries deal with the EU and act accordingly, in line with the vision and foreign policy outlined by King Mohammed VI which favors partnerships “with a clearer added value,” foreign minister Nasser Bourita said. A fisheries protocol between Morocco and the EU expires in July 17 and a Moroccan-EU committee will […]

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Morocco’s RAM to quadruple its fleet to 200 aircrafts by 2037

Moroccan flag carrier RAM plans to increase its fleet fourfold from 50 aircrafts to 200 by 2037 as the country prepares to host 67 million tourists, the Prime minister’s office said. A contract, signed Tuesday, covers the 2023-2037 period providing for an increase in the state’s contribution in RAM’s capital, the prime minister’s office said. […]

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Morocco’s economic growth to recover to 3.6% in 2024- HCP

Morocco’s economy is expected to grow 3.6% amid a recovery in foreign and domestic demand and assumptions of an average farm output as well as a drop in prices of commodities in global markets, the planning agency HCP said. This year, however, economic growth would stand at 3.3% after a below-average cereals harvest of 5.51 […]

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Emirati Invictus planning to invest heavily in Africa, Morocco on top of list

Emirati Invictus Investment Company has announced plans to invest over $272 million on its expansion into North and East Africa with a focus on Morocco thanks to its political stability, geostrategic position, incentives to investors and competitive economy. In a press release issued Monday, the Dubai-based company said the expansion will be made through acquisitions […]

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South Korea launches ‘K-rice belt’ covering eight countries in Africa

Korea has launched on Monday a K-Rice project aiming to provide small farmers in Africa with resilient rice varieties that can withstand adverse climate conditions, ensuring improved yields and food security. By establishing the so-called “K-Rice Belt” across eight countries in Africa, the Korean government aims to advance current official development assistance (ODA) programs to […]

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Corruption across Africa rose dramatically in 2022 but citizens fear to speak up — Afrobarometer

A majority of Africans believe that corruption increased drastically in their countries between 2021 and 2022, according to a latest survey conducted by Afrobarometer, that also highlighted the fact that an even larger proportion of the respondents feared retaliation should they report corrupt acts to the authorities. According to the Afrobarometer’s survey, in as many […]

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Spanish PM hails as ‘Strategic’ partnership with Morocco

President of the Spanish Government Pedro Sánchez has reaffirmed the “solid ties” existing between Rabat and Madrid, and hailed the “dynamic cooperation” and “strategic partnership” between the two kingdoms. “In the context of Spain’s foreign policy, we have strong ties with Morocco of all kinds, but above all human ties created by our citizens and […]

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MENA: Morocco in top five states generating electricity from solar power; third developing country attracting most investments in green energy

Morocco is one of the top five nations in the Middle East and North Africa that produce the most electricity from solar energy, according to a survey by the Emirati Energy platform, and according to the Global Investment for 2023 report published lately by the United Nations, the kingdom ranks among the top ten developing […]

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Seawater desalination: OCP to help improve drinking water supply for Safi, El Jadida regions

Morocco’s phosphate & fertilizer giant OCP has renewed its determination to help improve drinking water supply in the country through the signing of a new memorandum of understanding as well as a concession contract with the government under which the two sides will cooperate to provide potable water through desalination of seawater to Safi and […]