Despite being sued by Australia’s Sundance Resources, Cameroon is set to begin in August the construction of a railway line with two China-affiliated businesses, connecting the coast to substantial iron ore deposit on Congo Republic border. In December 2020, the Perth-based Sundance Resources and two other Australian mining companies, who aspired to develop one of […]
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Morocco, MERCOSUR poised to strengthen relations
Ways to strengthening trade relations between Morocco and the Economic Community of South American Countries/Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR) were at the center of talks visiting President of the MERCOSUR Parliament Rubén Anibal Basigalupe and his accompanying delegation held with Moroccan officials and MPs. The purpose of the MERCOSUR parliamentary delegation’s visit to the Kingdom is […]
Nigeria: lawmakers denounce launch of ‘Nigeria Air’ by Buhari gov’t as “fraud”
Nigeria’s dreams for a domestic airline crash-land, as the lawmakers slammed the launch of the country’s new flag carrier Nigeria Air just days before the end of the administration, declaring it a “fraud”. Nigeria’s House of Representatives dubbed the purported 26 May launch of the Nigeria Air as “fraudulent,” while local media reported that major […]
East African households urged to have own grain reserves to eliminate food insecurity
African households are highly recommended to have their own grain reserves as one of the solutions to food insecurity, The East African Business Council (EABC) has suggested in a new report that analyzes the effect of food inflation in the region. The EABC, a regional private sector body, says the grain reserves held by households […]
Africa: Digital transformation in banking industry well underway — report
Banking access across Africa has increased in 2022, with 48% of the population having access to banking services, compared to 45% in 2017, according to the latest edition of the African Digital Banking Transformation Report, that attributes the growth to the popularity of mobile money and digital banking. Overall, the new survey paints a picture […]
Israel’s recognition of Moroccanness of Sahara, just a matter of time
More and more influential Israeli politicians and senior personalities are pushing their government and country to officially recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over its entire Saharan territory following in the footsteps of Washington. All experts say :“it is just a matter of time” in view of the solid cooperation ties that are gaining momentum in all sectors […]
AfDB supports Morocco’s healthcare in rural areas with €120 Mln funding
The African Development Bank has announced a €120-million funding to support Morocco’s efforts to improve women-children’s healthcare in rural areas, especially in the regions of Beni Mellal-Khenifra, Draa-Tafilalet and Guelmim-Oued Noun. The bank’s financial support is destined to improve access to healthcare centers, modernize health services through innovative solutions that improve connectivity and streamline their […]
Israel to recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara – media reports
Israel is on the way to announce a formal recognition of Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over the Sahara, according to Israeli media. The issue is at the heart of a visit to Morocco by Israel’s National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi who met on Wednesday Morocco’s foreign minister Nasser Bourita. Israel’s transport minister Miri Regev, […]
OECD forecasts 3.5% growth rate for Morocco in 2023
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) projected the Moroccan economy to grow by 3.5% this year and 3.7% next year, in an optimistic forecast that is closer to the government’s expectations of 4%. In its recent projections, Morocco’s central bank sees the economy growing by 2.6% this year from 1.2% last year. The […]
Morocco’s FM meets in Rabat Israeli National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi
Morocco’s Foreign minister Nasser Bourita conferred on Wednesday in Rabat with Israeli National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi on bilateral and regional issues of common interest. They hailed cooperation ties that are gaining momentum between the two countries in all sectors, especially in matters of security, according to local press reports. Though no reference has been […]









