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Morocco has moved to tighten controls on exports of copper alloy ingots, requiring prior authorization for overseas shipments under new rules aimed at safeguarding domestic supply and curbing market distortions. An order published in the official gazette on May 7 adds copper alloy ingots to the list of goods subject to quantitative export restrictions, amending […]
Morocco’s foreign ministry welcomed Guinea-Bissau’s endorsement of its Atlantic-focused cooperation initiatives, as the two countries pledged to deepen bilateral ties and align positions on key regional issues. Spearheaded by Morocco, the Atlantic initiative aims to unlock the potential of landlocked Sahel nations by giving them access to the Atlantic. Morocco had said it was ready […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]