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Niger’s military regime has nationalized Somaïr, the subsidiary of French uranium giant Orano, escalating tensions between Niamey and Paris in a move that symbolizes the regime’s sovereignty-focused policies since taking power in 2023. The nationalization announcement, delivered through state television during a council of ministers report, cited Orano’s “irresponsible, illegal and disloyal behavior” and characterized […]
The World Bank has agreed to provide Morocco $250 million funding to support the country’s social protection system which has improved living standards of vulnerable households and expanded access to essential services. In December 2023, Morocco launched the Direct Social Benefit (DSB) program as a key component of the national social protection reform. As of […]
Morocco is strengthening its position as a global aerospace hub with over 150 companies operating in the country and generating $2.8 billion in annual revenue, said Moroccan Minister of Industry & Commerce Ryad Mezzour at Paris Air Show 2025. The production sites are concentrated in Casablanca, Tangier, Rabat and Fez. They employ 26,000 individuals and […]
As Egypt navigates its economic recovery, a notable divergence has emerged between Government projections and IMF estimates regarding public debt reduction. While the Egyptian Government targets a reduction of public debt to 85% of GDP by the end of FY2024/25 and to 80% by mid-2027, the IMF forecasts a slower decline from 92.9% to 73.9% […]
The first Global South Economic Forum (GSEF) convened this week in Abu Dhabi, gathering over 100 delegates from more than 20 developing nations to chart a path toward a more equitable global economic system. Held alongside the G7 Summit, the forum aimed to amplify the voice of the Global South amid shifting geopolitical and economic […]
Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) signed a partnership deal on Wednesday, June 18, in Rabat, meant to achieve two key objectives: improving the resilience of agricultural operations and fostering inclusive and sustainable growth. According to a joint press release, this partnership reflects the shared ambition of both institutions to promote an […]
Moroccan Ynna Holding of Chaabi group has joined efforts with Emirati Amea Power Company for the building of 100 MW wind power farm in the Moroccan Saharan Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra region. This project is part of Morocco’s national goal of generating over 52% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. It will also help […]
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has pledged continued support for Morocco’s ambitious sustainable infrastructure plans ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, emphasizing governance, inclusion, and climate adaptation as key pillars of development. Speaking at the “2030 World Cup, World Climate” event at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Rabat, EBRD Vice-President Mark Bowman […]
Morocco expressed commitment to making the 2030 FIFA World Cup a global benchmark for environmental sustainability and social inclusion, head of the tournament’s organizing committee Fouzi Lekjaa said. The World Cup, to be co-hosted with Spain and Portugal, is being described as a “Green World Cup,” he told a conference at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic […]
Morocco’s African policy, which is based on solidarity-based “win-win” partnership, is delivering positive results and ensuring food security to African countries in a world rocked by uncertainties and spike of global food prices. Morocco controls 70 % of the world’s phosphate reserves, the key ingredient in fertilizers that Africa desperately needs, said a report published […]