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African exports to the United States are projected to drop by as much as 21.5% as new U.S. tariffs take effect, according to joint research by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), African Union Commission (AUC), and African Development Bank (AfDB). The protectionist move, part of a broader trade policy under President Donald Trump, has […]
Following a public tender launched by the National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT), Morocco’s three main telecom operators, Maroc Telecom (Itissalat Al-Maghrib), Orange (Médi Telecom), and Wana Corporate (INWI) have been awarded 5G licenses, the agency announced in a statement. Morocco’s Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, approved the decision after a meeting of the ANRT Board […]
seventeen years after Morocco announced its plan to rely on renewable energies for electricity production, the country has offered a model of hope for countries who are burdened by fossil fuel, thanks to large scale solar, wind, and green hydrogen projects launched under the leadership of King Mohammed VI. Morocco has increased its renewable energy […]
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA – Africa branch), inaugurated this Saturday in Rabat its first regional Africa office, in the presence of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, President of the Confederation of African Football Patrice Motsepe, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) Fouzi Lekjaa, along with several senior sports officials from Africa […]
Morocco continues to push forward its ambitious social protection reform, placing inclusive welfare systems at the core of the country’s development strategy and as a pillar of national solidarity. In implementation of Royal directives, the Moroccan government has accelerated the rollout of a comprehensive social protection program, whose rollout kicked off in April 2021. This […]
Morocco’s fuel distribution sector experienced contrasting margin trends during the first quarter of 2025, with diesel and gasoline gross margins following distinct patterns across two phases, according to the Competition Council’s latest report. The quarterly evolution revealed an initial growth phase from January through mid-February, followed by a decline lasting until end of March. During […]
Morocco’s government has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing comprehensive reforms as it prepares the 2026 Finance Bill and three-year budgetary programming for 2026-2028, Economy and Finance Minister Nadia Fettah announced Thursday in Rabat. Speaking before the Government Council, Fettah emphasized that reform initiatives align with Royal directives and form part of an integrated development framework […]
Bank of Africa has unveiled a comprehensive summer 2025 campaign targeting Moroccans living abroad, offering premium services, exclusive promotions, and investment support throughout their journey and stay in Morocco. The initiative represents a significant outreach effort to Morocco’s global citizens, combining financial services with cultural engagement. Headline offerings include a major lottery featuring 100 airline […]
Morocco will spend 38 billion dirhams, or 4.32 billion dollars, to expand and modernize its airports in anticipation of a growth in tourist arrivals ahead of the 2030 World Cup. The money will be spent on the airports of Casablanca, Marrakesh, Agadir, Tangier, and Fez. The investment is part of a deal between the government […]
Morocco’s leading telecommunications operator Maroc Telecom has crossed a significant milestone, reporting over 80 million subscribers in the first half of 2025, marking a 2.3 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The growth comes despite what the company described as a “highly competitive and regulated market environment,” with subsidiary operations driving expansion […]