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Egypt will be the largest global wheat importer in 2024/25 (July-June) as the country recovers from a foreign exchange reserve crisis and seeks to rebuild inventories, the US department of agriculture USDA said. “In addition to wheat milled for domestic use, Egypt is also expected to continue exporting some wheat flour to nearby countries such […]
The Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health summit held in Kenya’s capital Nairobi has recently closed with a 10-year action plan, as the African Union (AU) has said a $15 billion private sector investment is needed to increase manufacturing of mineral fertilizers in Africa. The Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health summit that took place last week […]
Millions of users in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda complained of internet outage that operators blamed on undersea cable failures. Internet service in the region was disrupted after problems in the cable that connects the region with the rest of the world through a cable that crosses South Africa, the BBC reported citing experts. On […]
Morocco, “a fascinating and diverse country with a rich history and culture”, offers a wealth of experiences for travelers, U.S. travel media Wyandotte Daily commented. “Morocco is a land of contrasts and diversity, where the bustling streets of Marrakech meet the tranquil beauty of the Sahara Desert,” the travel website pointed out. “From the vibrant […]
As the head of the Moroccan government expresses satisfaction at its half-mandate achievement, a new report pointed to the need to address challenges posed by 1.5 million Moroccans who are not engaged in education, employment or training, known as NEET. The report by the economic social and environmental council (CESE) said the high number of […]
The United States is supporting Morocco’s efforts to prevent and combat human trafficking with a $2.5 Million donation aimed at reinforcing the detection, identification, protection, return and rehabilitation of victims of this serious crime. The announcement was made Friday by U.S. Ambassador to Morocco Puneet Talwar in presence of Director of Moroccan National Commission for […]
The 3rd edition of the annual Sahara Forum, organized by Maroc Diplomatique, kicked off on Friday in Rabat under the theme “Atlantic Facade 2030: A Royal Vision for a New Era of Transcontinental Connection and Prosperity.” The two-day forum, a platform for exchange and reflection, is attended by eminent Moroccan and foreign personalities from diplomatic, […]
The Bayt Mal Al Quds Asharif Agency signed, on Friday in Rabat, a partnership and cooperation agreement with the Moroccan Association for the support of reconstruction in Palestine, providing for the launch of a series of reconstruction and rehabilitation projects in the Holy City of Al Quds. The reconstruction and rehabilitation operation, concerning 100 targeted […]
Bank Al Maghrib, Morocco’s central Bank has teamed up with the World Bank to promote the use of digital money transfer services for the benefit of the inhabitants in rural zones. The two financial institutions have launched the «Douar Tour» initiative which seeks to inform rural populations about the various financial services available for money […]
After Shell, BNP Paribas has ditched its corporate banking business in South Africa, amid a spate of divestments by major multinationals. BNP Paribas, the largest bank in the EU, withdrew from South Africa after 12 years, as it seeks to consolidate its European and Asian business. BNP Paribas is also part of a series of […]