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Morocco and the African Development Bank are consolidating their partnership following high-level discussions in Abidjan that showcased significant Moroccan participation. Finance and Economy Minister Nadia Fettah attended the inaugural Strategic Dialogue of the African Development Bank, a premier platform for exchanges among African decision-makers, particularly finance and economy ministers. The first edition focused on domestic […]
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) announced on Monday that it had secured 5 million dollars to support resilience and humanitarian programs for children and families in South Sudan. The funding will target critical interventions in education, child protection, nutrition, and water, sanitation, and hygiene. Noala Skinner, UNICEF’s representative in South Sudan, said the support […]
The High Commission for Planning reports that inflation continued its downward trajectory for the third consecutive quarter, reaching -0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to 2% at year’s beginning. This reversal resulted from a 0.7% contraction in food prices combined with a 0.4% increase in non-food products. The sharp food inflation retreat was […]
The national consumer price index in Mauritania increased by 0.8% in December 2025 compared to November, according to the National Agency for Statistics and Population and Economic Analysis (ANSADE). The rise was attributed to price increases across all major consumption categories, including food, as well as housing and communication. Food and non-alcoholic beverages rose by […]
Morocco has officially emerged from a seven year drought after heavy rainfall and exceptional snowfall boosted national water reserves, Water Minister Nizar Baraka told parliament on Monday. Baraka said Morocco recorded 108 millimeters of rainfall between Sept. 1, 2025 and Jan. 12, 2026, marking a 95% increase compared to the same period last year and […]
Morocco’s fruit and vegetable export sector achieved remarkable volume growth between 2023 and 2025, yet the financial picture reveals a more complex reality. According to data from the Office des Changes and Morocco Foodex, exports climbed from approximately 1.4 million tons in 2023 to nearly 1.6 million tons in 2025—a cumulative increase of roughly 15% […]
Libya ranked as the world’s fifth-largest importer of Turkish gold and jewelry over the past year, with imports valued at more than $350 million, according to data released by Turkey’s Anadolu Agency on January 11, 2026. Turkish jewelry exports to Libya reached about $356.2 million, underscoring resilient demand despite Libya’s prolonged economic and political headwinds. […]
Africa is set to remain one of the biggest beneficiaries of FIFA’s $5 billion global development program, FIFA officials said. FIFA said nearly a quarter of all Forward funding mobilized since 2016 has gone to Africa, placing the continent on equal footing with Asia and Latin America as a priority region. Officials said the allocation […]
Morocco has positioned itself as an increasingly attractive market for international franchises, drawing brands from Europe, America, and Asia seeking fresh growth opportunities. The country’s appeal stems from several strategic advantages: its geographical proximity to Europe, a population exceeding 37 million, and an annual influx of nearly 20 million tourists. Urban expansion in cities like […]
Morocco’s airports handled 36.3 million passengers in 2025, up from 32.7 million in 2024, driven by strong demand across major hubs and boosted by fan arrivals for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, aviation authorities said. The rise comes amid a record year for tourism. Morocco welcomed 19.8 million visitors in 2025, a 14% increase […]