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The International Atomic Energy Agency has awarded Morocco top-notch safety rating, confirming that all nuclear substances on its soil are used solely for peaceful purposes. The announcement was made Tuesday by Moroccan Agency for Nuclear, Radiological Safety & Security (AMSSNuR) in a press release. The acknowledgement by UN nuclear watchdog of Morocco’s compliance with global […]
Morocco’s Tanger Med port complex is implementing a comprehensive energy transition strategy aimed at achieving 100% green operations by 2030, responding to climate challenges and international maritime regulations while maintaining global competitiveness. The strategy positions the hub between Europe, Africa, and Asia at the forefront of sustainable port operations, reported Challenge Magazine in its latest […]
Africa’s energy investment landscape is undergoing a dramatic shift as China’s once-dominant role in fossil fuel infrastructure gives way to diversified, cleaner, and more commercially driven models. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), Chinese development finance for African energy projects has plummeted by over 85% since 2015, contributing to an overall drop in public […]
Global spending on energy is expected to reach $3.3 trillion in 2025, marking an all-time high, according to the World Energy Investment 2025 report released earlier this week by the International Energy Agency (IEA). This figure represents a 10% rise compared to 2024. Out of this total, around $2.2 trillion, or 67%, will go toward […]
Egyptian engineering firm Petrojet has secured a $21.76 million contract to develop a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) facility in Jordan, marking a significant step in its regional expansion strategy. This project aligns with Petrojet’s broader objective to enhance its presence in the Middle East, particularly in energy infrastructure development. The company has been actively pursuing […]
Africa, home to one-third of the world’s critical mineral reserves, stands at a crossroads: remain a source of raw exports or become a central player in the global energy transition. Despite abundant resources — including cobalt, lithium, copper, and rare earth elements — Africa received just 10.4% of global mineral exploration investment in 2024, down […]
Morocco has emerged as a key beneficiary of the Mirova Sustainable Land Fund 2 (MSLF2), a €363 million impact investment initiative targeting sustainable agricultural and forestry management across seven countries, reinforcing the Kingdom’s leadership in Africa’s ecological transition. The fund, launched by Mirova—a Natixis Investment Managers affiliate—with strategic support from the Green Climate Fund, addresses […]
Moroccan state-owned OCP Group and Italian SACE group have agreed to a €365 million green financing facility, the first of its kind under OCP’s Green Finance Framework and the first guaranteed by SACE Push Strategy in Morocco. This strategic partnership reinforces OCP’s commitment to sustainability and innovation in plant nutrition solutions. SACE, Italy’s insurance and […]
Oil-rich but war-torn Libya is teetering on the edge of a fuel supply crisis, with more than $1 billion in unpaid dues for imported fuel threatening to disrupt deliveries and deepen the country’s economic woes. The state-owned National Oil Corporation (NOC) has warned that international suppliers are growing increasingly reluctant to continue shipments without payment […]
Nearly 17,000 Brazilian tourists visited Morocco during the first four months of this year, said Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT), noting that this number represents a 48 % increase compared to same period of last year. In April, Brazilian tourist arrival spiked by 41% to reach 4,870 tourists against 3,465 in April 2024. Yet, inbound […]