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Fifteen member states of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), including Morocco, have unveiled a strategic multilateral initiative aimed at promoting online content integrity, which was announced during the United Nations Internet Governance Forum, taking place December 15-19 in Saudi Arabia. Morocco is represented at the forum by Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Minister in charge of […]
OCP Africa, a subsidiary of Morocco’s OCP Group, has signed lately a cooperation agreement with Niger to enable this West African country modernize its agricultural sector and ensure its food security. Under this agreement, supported by the World Bank, OCP Africa will help Niger farmers improve soil health & fertility through carrying out scientific studies […]
Mauritania’s public debt stood at 177.8 billion new ouguiyas (approximately $4.4 billion) as of mid-2024, according to the latest report from the Public Debt Directorate. This amount represents 40.3% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as of June 30, 2024, underscoring the scale of Mauritania’s fiscal obligations relative to its economic output. The report […]
Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria have revived talks for a regional highway that will link the two countries, boosting the movement of people and goods. The project is being discussed at an ECOWAS summit dominated by political issues and divisions with landlocked states. Construction of the highway is expected to start in 2026 for a total […]
The Egyptian House of Representatives officially approved on Dec.15 a key financing agreement between the Egyptian Government and the Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX). This agreement aims to support Egypt’s wheat imports through the General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC), ensuring a reliable supply of wheat for the country. The framework outlined in the agreement […]
The European Union has announced plans to bolster the operational capabilities of the Mauritanian and Chadian armies by providing advanced drone systems for reconnaissance and surveillance. This initiative aims to enhance the two African countries’ capacity to address regional security challenges effectively. According to a report by Africa Intelligence, Expertise France, the operational arm of […]
A large economic delegation from Malawi visited the Saharan city of Laâyoune to explore business opportunities in the Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra region and examine ways of strengthening bilateral cooperation in various fields. The visit comes as part of Malawi’s economic promotion week in Morocco (December 09-13), which aims to promote the country’s economic potential in […]
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will contribute €65 million to fund projects aimed at expanding the capacity and optimizing the operations of the multipurpose terminals of the ports of Casablanca and Jorf Lasfar. The financing agreement was signed by EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso and Managing director of Morocco’s port management company, Marsa […]
President of Zambia Hakainde Hichilema has sent a written message to King Mohammed VI. The message was handed over to Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita by Zambia’s peer Mulambo Haimbe during a meeting held Friday in Laayoune on the sidelines of the 1st session of Moroccan-Zambian cooperation commission. Zambia’s top diplomat has reiterated on this […]
FIFA officially announced the approval of Morocco’s bid to host the 2030 World Cup together with Spain and Portugal, a milestone in an impressive journey of the football-loving north African nation. Morocco has acted with determination to host the tournament, backed by investments in all sorts of infrastructure, from stadiums to hotels and transport. But […]