Category: Business

AfDB forecasts 2.3 growth rate for Tunisia over 2023-2024 period

May 25, 2023

Tunisia will witness a 2.3 per cent economic growth rate in 2023 and 2024, the African Development Bank (AfDB) announced Wednesday, as it presented its ... Read More

Morocco a ‘strategic partner’, ‘not just any neighbor’ – Spanish FM

May 25, 2023

Spanish Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, has once again described Morocco as "a strategic partner,” saying it is “not just any neighbor" for Spain. "Morocco ... Read More

Fitch downgrades four Egyptian banks’ Issuer Default Ratings to “B”

May 25, 2023

Earlier this May, Fitch downgraded Egypt’s sovereign rating to "B" with a negative outlook. Three of the four banks, whose ratings it downgraded, are public ... Read More

Nigeria commissions Africa’s largest oil refinery in bid to end fuel imports

May 24, 2023

Nigeria on Monday (22 May) commissioned the Dangote Refinery billed as Africa’s largest oil refinery, amid hopes of transforming the West African country into a ... Read More

AU Political Affairs Commissioner commends Morocco’s ‘unwavering’ commitment to democracy promotion

May 24, 2023

The Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the African Union (AU) Bankolé Adeoye commended, Tuesday in Rabat, Morocco's "unwavering" commitment to democracy promotion. ... Read More

Morocco’s UIR and Israel’s aerospace industries team up to set up excellence center

May 23, 2023

Rabat’s International University (UIR) and Israel’s Aerospace Industries (IAI) agreed to jointly set up a center of excellence on aeronautics, artificial intelligence, and innovation. A ... Read More

Renewable Energy: Morocco called to share its successful experience – AfDB President

May 23, 2023

Morocco is called upon to share its successful experience in renewable energies with African countries, said President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Akinwumi Adesina, ... Read More

Egypt, UAE ink agreement to boost cooperation, investments

May 23, 2023

The UAE International Investors Council and the Egyptian-Emirati Business Council have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation and the existing investment partnerships. ... Read More

Morocco should build on its strategic metals to achieve industrial sovereignty

May 22, 2023

Rich in phosphates and cobalt deposits, Morocco is poised to attract investments in the fields of electric batteries and environment-friendly vehicles as it pushes to ... Read More

IMF $3bn bailout package for Ghana defies Akufo-Addo’s ‘Ghana beyond aid’ policy

May 22, 2023

Ghana, formerly praised for its stability and good governance, is finally getting some breathing room after Ghanian officials announced last week (18 May) that the ... Read More