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As the sun rose over Dubai’s skyline on October 14, 2024, it illuminated more than just the city’s iconic structures. It shone a spotlight on Morocco’s digital ambitions as the 44th edition of GITEX Global, the world’s premier technology showcase, opened its doors. Under the banner of “Global Cooperation to Forge a Future AI Economy,” […]
A significant gathering of African leaders, entrepreneurs, and media professionals is currently underway in Rabat, Morocco. The three-day conference, running from October 17 to 19, 2024, focuses on accelerating solutions for sustainable development across the African continent. Under the theme “Media and Entrepreneurs: Catalysts for Sustainable Development Goals,” the event brings together a diverse array […]
Morocco’s food safety agency (ONSA) allowed imports of frozen or refrigerated sheep and beef meat from some 45 countries in response to a long drought that reduced the country’s cattle. Sheep and goat meat imports were approved for the EU market in addition to Andora, Albania, Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Switzerland, the […]
President of the Brazilian Senate, Rodrigo Otávio Soares Pacheco, reaffirmed from Rabat that his country’s position on the Sahara issue is “firm” and that Morocco is “an important” partner for Brazil. Brazil has repeatedly praised Morocco’s serious and credible efforts to move forward towards the settlement of the Sahara dispute, within the framework of the […]
Six Nile upstream countries have ratified a deal dubbed The Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework (CFA) Agreement, which officially entered into force on October 13, despite objections by downstream countries: Egypt and Sudan. In a joint statement, Sudan and Egypt urged all Nile Basin states “to restore the integrity of the 1999 Nile Basin Initiative […]
In the wake of an anti-Moroccan ruling by the European Court of Justice, the European Union reaffirmed its attachment to strengthening ties with Morocco in all areas. “The (European) Council reiterates the high value that the EU attaches to our strategic partnership with Morocco,” the union’s foreign policy chief Joseph Borell told the press. The […]
Egypt has officially launched a Fund dedicated to investment in the Nile Basin, aimed at fostering development through collaboration with neighboring countries. This initiative was announced on October 14. The fund is designed to facilitate investment in development and infrastructure projects across the Nile Basin nations, adhering to strict economic standards to enhance project success […]
Senegal’s government has launched a comprehensive 25-year economic and social development plan, aiming to reshape the nation’s future and address long-standing challenges. The initiative, unveiled by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, seeks to establish economic sovereignty through enhanced competitiveness, sustainable resource management, and improved governance. The plan’s first phase, spanning 2025-2029, carries a $30.1 billion […]
The World Bank revised downwards economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa to 3% instead of 3.4%, citing the impact of the war in Sudan. The forecast is still higher than the 2.4% registered last year, thanks to increased private consumption and investment, the Bank said in a recent report. The report forecasts growth of 3.9% for […]
Zimbabwe recently held its 13th International Research Symposium, focusing on sustainable industrialization. The event brought together local and international researchers to discuss and present findings on industrial challenges and innovative solutions. The symposium, themed “Embracing Research and Innovation for Sustainable Industrialization,” aimed to align with Zimbabwe’s National Development Strategy 1 and Vision 2030. These national […]