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Morocco, Washington’s longstanding ally and strategic partner, will receive $20 million in Foreign Military Financing (FMF) in 2026, according to a Bill passed lately by the U.S. House of Representatives. The American FMF program provides financial support to friendly foreign governments to fund the purchase of American weapons, defense equipment, services and training. The goal is […]
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has agreed to support Morocco’s action climate plan with a $200 million funding to help the Kingdom implement the updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0). This third generation of climate action plans under the Paris Agreement targets 2035 by raising significantly ambition to align with the 1.5°C goal, covering sectors […]
Moroccan banks are poised to benefit from robust economic growth in 2026, driven by spending on large-scale infrastructure projects and supportive government policies, says Standard & Poors Global Ratings agency. In its projection for Moroccan banks in 2026, the American rating agency anticipates an acceleration in lending activity, improvements in asset quality, and stabilized profitability […]
The Moroccan Capital Markets Authority (AMMC) has unveiled an ambitious roadmap for 2026 aimed at consolidating an efficient, accessible capital market resolutely oriented toward the future. The authority intensifies its action around supporting market development, preserving resilience, and strengthening contributions to national economy financing. AMMC’s 2026 priorities center on a vision of efficient and accessible […]
Morocco’s investment and export agency AMDIE said it had reached more than 90% of its annual targets by mid2025, driven by a sharper focus on strategic sectors and more direct engagement with global investors. Presenting its firsthalf results during its 11th board meeting chaired by the minister in charge of investment, the agency said it […]
African tech venture funding rebounded sharply in 2025 after nearly two years of slowdown, with startups raising $4.1 billion, their best performance since 2022. The findings, published in Partech’s Africa Tech Venture Capital Report 2025, highlight a renewed investor appetite despite persistent global financial constraints. But the recovery reflects more than a cyclical upswing, marking […]
The United States and the African Union Commission have agreed to establish a Strategic Infrastructure and Investment Working Group (SIWG), to advance U.S.-Africa economic partnerships that create jobs, prosperity, and economic security both in America and across Africa. The announcement was made by the U.S. State Department in a press release issued Wednesday following the […]
The Mauritania Digital Transfer Points Association on Wednesday announced a temporary and organized suspension of withdrawal, deposit, and transfer services, citing recent measures linked to electronic transaction regulations. The association said the move was not directed at banking partnerships but aimed at safeguarding the sector and ensuring the delivery of financial services under safe and […]
Morocco’s tax revenues rose 15% in 2025, outperforming government forecasts and helping the state finance higher social spending and public investment, minister in charge of the budget Fouzi Lekjaa said. Speaking during a session on the execution of the 2025 budget law, Lekjaa said tax receipts increased to 43.8 billion dirhams last year, pushing the […]
Foreign investment in Africa remains under strain despite a rebound in global capital flows, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said last week, warning that weak project finance, high borrowing costs and geopolitical uncertainty continue to deter long-term investment on the continent. In its Global Investment Trends Monitor, published in January, UNCTAD […]