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Stimson center praises Morocco’s political, institutional reforms

The Stimson Center has praised Morocco’s political and institutional progress, describing the kingdom as advancing along a “steady trajectory of reform” driven by gradual change and institutional stability. In a recent assessment, the Washington-based think tank highlighted Morocco’s hybrid governance model combining a constitutional monarchy with a pluralist parliamentary system. “Morocco operates a system that […]

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Morocco raises €2.25 billion in international bond sale

Morocco raised 2.25 billion euros through an international bond issuance, according to reports from local media, in a deal that has drawn criticism over the government’s lack of communication with markets ahead of the sale. The euro-denominated offering was split into two tranches with maturities of eight and 12 years, le360 reported citing anonymous sources. […]

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Morocco, Congo Agree to Convene Joint Cooperation Commission

Morocco and Congo have agreed to convene the Joint Cooperation Commission in the coming months, to boost and diversify the scope of their cooperation. The decision was made by the two countries’ Foreign Ministers, Nasser Bourita and Constant-Serge Bounda, during a meeting they held in Rabat on Tuesday. During their talks, described as fruitful, the […]

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Morocco Facilitates Import-Export Operations with Digital Foreign Trade Service

Morocco has launched a new online platform destined to streamline import and export operations in a move aimed at cutting delays, reducing costs and boosting further the country’s economic and trading competitivity. To cut red-type and facilitates administrative procedures, several Moroccan institutions, including the Customs, the Port authorities, the foreign trade department and PortNet have […]

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Morocco takes measures to counter speculation ahead of Eid Adha

Morocco’s government has announced a series of measures to tighten oversight of Eid al‑Adha livestock markets, as authorities seek to curb speculation and stabilize prices amid strong seasonal demand, the head of the government’s office said. The decision introduces regulatory steps aimed at organizing the sale of sacrificial animals and preventing practices that contribute to […]

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ILO: Middle East Crisis Fallout Goes Beyond Labor Market

The Middle East crisis has quickly evolved into a global shock to the labor market, says the International Labor Organization, stressing the crisis has led to higher energy prices, disruptions to transport routes, supply chains, tourism, investment confidence, migration flows and remittances. With soaring oil prices, ILO forecasts work hours to fall by 0.5 per […]

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Rabat & Seoul Discuss Strategic Partnership in Shipbuilding & Defense

Morocco and South Korea have discussed ways of strengthening strategic partnership in military and shipbuilding industries during a video-conference meeting held lately on Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). According to press reports, Seoul is seeking to position its companies in Morocco naval programs, while Rabat is interested in developing its nascent military industry through partnerships, […]

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Morocco emerges as Mediterranean fastest aerospace manufacturing hub

Morocco is rapidly establishing itself as the Mediterranean’s fastest-growing aerospace manufacturing hub, drawing sustained investment from global industry leaders seeking cost efficiency, supply chain resilience and proximity to European markets. Already Africa’s top aerospace manufacturing hub, the North African kingdom has transformed its aerospace sector over the past two decades into a key pillar of […]

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Midparc at Near-Capacity as Aeronautics Demand Triples: Extension Under Study

Midparc, the 128-hectare aeronautical industrial park at Nouaceur near Casablanca, is approaching saturation and planning an extension, its CEO Hamid Benbrahim El Andaloussi told Le360 in a detailed interview published Sunday. The park, inaugurated by King Mohammed VI on September 30, 2013, today hosts approximately thirty companies including Airbus with two factories, Safran, Pratt & […]

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Listed Moroccan firms dominate North Africa’s corporate rankings

Morocco has cemented its position as North Africa’s leading corporate force, with its companies dominating regional rankings and highlighting the country’s growing economic strength. According to African Business, Moroccan firms now account for the overwhelming majority of the region’s largest listed companies. The latest data shows that eight of the nine biggest listed companies in […]