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Morocco’s economy is projected to grow by 5% in 2026, up from an estimated 4.7% in 2025, with the acceleration largely driven by a rebound in agriculture made possible by abundant and well‑distributed rainfall since late November 2025, Morocco’s planning agency said. National dam filling rates have exceeded the 50% threshold for the first time […]
Morocco and UN Economic Commission for Africa signed on Friday the Host Country Agreement for the organization of ECA’s 58th session and Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (COM2026). The agreement was inked in Rabat by ECA Executive Secretary Claver Gatete and Morocco Minister of Economy and Finance Nadia Fettah Alaoui. […]
Morocco’s economy is expected to accelerate to 5% growth in 2026, up from an estimated 4.7% in 2025, as the agricultural sector recovers from seven consecutive years of severe drought. The resurgence comes alongside sustained performance from non-agricultural activities, bolstered by strong domestic demand and price stability, according to recent data from the High Commission […]
Sudan’s Sovereign Council and cabinet approved the 2026 emergency budget on Wednesday, marking their first joint meeting in Khartoum since the conflict erupted in April 2023. The Sovereign Council said the meeting followed the return of the military-led body and the “Government of Hope” to the capital. Information Minister Khalid Aleisir confirmed that the budget […]
Libya’s central bank devalued the dinar by 14.7%, citing declining oil revenues and mounting economic pressures. The decision followed deliberations at the bank’s first board meeting of 2026, held last week, and was based on recommendations from the Monetary Policy Committee. Following the adjustment, the exchange rate was set at 0.1150 Special Drawing Rights (SDR) […]
Egypt has received €1 billion in concessional development financing from the European Union, marking the first tranche of the second phase of the EU’s macro-financial assistance (MFA), announced on Thursday by Minister of International Cooperation, Rania Al-Mashat. The disbursement follows the implementation of 16 economic and structural reforms aimed at strengthening macroeconomic stability, improving public […]
Regulatory reforms implemented in Morocco to promote private sector activity—described as “deeper than expected”—could stimulate growth, reduce the informal economy, and create employment, according to the World Bank Group’s updated Global Economic Prospects report released in Washington. The international financial institution notes that favorable weather conditions contributed to agricultural production recovery in the Kingdom. Current […]
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs on Tuesday launched the 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan for South Sudan, warning that more than 10 million people may require assistance this year. The one-billion-dollar plan prioritizes around four million people facing the most acute risks, amid escalating violence, economic decline and the […]
Morocco’s economy is projected to grow 4.2% in the first quarter of 2026, up from 4% in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to forecasts published January 13 by the High Commission for Planning. Despite an international environment marked by weakening external demand and tightening European regulatory constraints, the national economy demonstrates resilience, driven primarily […]
Morocco and the African Development Bank are consolidating their partnership following high-level discussions in Abidjan that showcased significant Moroccan participation. Finance and Economy Minister Nadia Fettah attended the inaugural Strategic Dialogue of the African Development Bank, a premier platform for exchanges among African decision-makers, particularly finance and economy ministers. The first edition focused on domestic […]