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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 […]
A new commercial maritime route, operated by Atlas Marine Group, will connect Morocco’s Agadir to Senegal’s Dakar. The new maritime link is meant to optimize freight transport and meet the logistical challenges related to overland routes. The new route will facilitate the flow of trade between Morocco and West African countries by reducing transport costs […]
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier met with his Nigerian counterpart Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja, the capital of Africa’s most populous country, on Wednesday, December 11, where he is on a two-day visit. Talks discussed partnership between the two countries, with focus on energy cooperation. “We have with Nigeria one of the longest energy partnerships that […]
Addressing non-tariff measures and fostering regulatory convergence could unlock $7.1 billion in annual welfare gains, boost intra-Africa trade by 6%, and raise wages across the continent, says a recent report published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). While highlighting the transformative potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the […]
Trade among African countries within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is hampered by inefficient border procedures, complex documentation requirements and the lack of harmonization of regulatory regimes, all of which create major business obstacles, a new report by TradeMark Africa (TMA) says. The report, titled ‘Trade Facilitation Report: Driving African Trade through Digitalization’, […]
As Morocco expands its rail network, it also works to become a manufacturing hub with the first Morocco-made trains expected to be on the market in 2030, Mohamed Samouni head of Morocco Train Industry Cluster said. Speaking to Medias24, he noted that Moroccan train exports will have to wait until 2035. Samouni, who is also […]