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Morocco’s Ministry of Transport and Logistics has announced the launch of an exceptional financial support mechanism for road transport professionals, with applications opening on Friday, March 20, 2026, in direct response to the surge in international oil prices and its knock-on effect on domestic fuel costs. The support program mirrors a similar initiative successfully deployed […]
Morocco recorded a 0.6% year-on-year decline in its Consumer Price Index in February 2026, according to figures released by the High Commission for Planning, continuing a deflationary trend driven primarily by falling food prices even as non-food costs edged marginally higher. The drop was largely attributable to a 2% decline in food product prices, which […]
American Ambassador to Morocco Duke Buchan has affirmed that the North African Kingdom “offers boundless opportunities for U.S. firms looking to invest”. The diplomat made the remarks during a meeting held lately in Rabat with Moroccan minister of Industry and Trade Ryad Mezzour. They discussed ways of strengthening further partnerships to deepen economic cooperation between […]
Morocco’s Central bank has decided to maintain its key interest rate unchanged at 2.25 % due to the continued strong momentum in economic activity, the projected moderate levels of inflation, and the significant uncertainty surrounding the global outlook. The decision was made Tuesday by the Bank’s Board after analyzing national and international economic developments, as […]
The US is seeking to plug its fertilizers shortage following supply disruptions in the Gulf by increasing imports from Morocco and Venezuella, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said. “We’ve … established licenses for Venezuela to produce more fertilizer. We’ve had discussions with Morocco,” he told CNBC. Additional supplies from Morocco and Venezuela would represent […]
Casablanca’s stock market has endured two weeks of turbulence after the outbreak of the war in the Gulf triggered fears of soaring oil prices and a return of runaway inflation. Casablanca’s reaction has been sharper than in several regional markets with greater direct exposure to the conflict. Between February 20 and March 3, Egypt’s exchange […]
Algeria’s three‑decade journey toward joining the World Trade Organization has become a case study in strategic hesitation and economic stagnation. The committee examining Algeria’s admission to the WTO was created in 1987 and last met in 2014. This freeze reflects not just bureaucratic complexities but also indicates how Algeria is falling behind in terms of […]
The Central Bank of Sudan announced Monday a significant increase in lending limits for micro and small-scale finance, as authorities seek to cushion the effects of soaring inflation and stimulate economic recovery. The policy shift, outlined in a Circular, forms part of the bank’s broader 2026 strategy aimed at deepening financial inclusion and supporting […]
Tax revenues have surged in early 2026, reaching 9.7 billion ouguiyas, a significant increase from 5.75 billion ouguiyas recorded during the same period in 2025. The Directorate General of Taxes, a cornerstone of the country’s fiscal architecture, has played a pivotal role in mobilizing state revenue, and exceeding its targets under the Finance Law in […]
Japanese firm ShibataFenderTeam (SFT), specializing in the design, engineering, and production of high-quality rubber fender systems for marine infrastructure, has deployed its fender systems and bollards in the terminals of Morocco’s Nador West Med Port, one of Africa’s largest ports. Nador West Med is taking shape on the Kingdom’s Mediterranean coast, along the main east–west […]