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Russia has officially transitioned its military operations in the Sahel from the shadowy Wagner Group to a state-controlled force known as Africa Corps, according to a new report by the Dakar-based Timbuktu Institute. Following Wagner’s formal withdrawal from Mali on 6 June 2025, Africa Corps was deployed the next day by Russia’s Ministry of Defense. […]
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 […]
Morocco maintained a trade surplus with Africa in 2024, though it declined significantly to 7.2 billion dirhams from 12.6 billion dirhams the previous year, according to the Foreign Exchange Office’s annual report on Morocco’s foreign trade. The deterioration stems primarily from an increased trade deficit with Egypt, which widened by 3 billion dirhams, combined with […]
Morocco will host the inaugural Supply Chain Business Tour (SCBT) in Tangier on November 25-26, 2025, positioning itself as a strategic bridge between European and African supply chain networks in an era of global trade reconfiguration. The event, organized by MAJ EVENTS—a joint venture between logistics specialist CCELOG and strategic communications firm PATHS OF MOROCCO—aims […]
As the European Union fast-tracks reforms under its New Pact on Migration and Asylum, critics warn that the bloc’s externalization strategy — outsourcing migration control to third countries, notably in North Africa — risks deepening distrust and failing to address root causes. The reforms prioritize returns and border controls, expanding concepts like ‘safe third country’ […]
Egypt’s current account deficit narrowed significantly to $13.2 billion during the first nine months of the 2024/2025 fiscal year, down from $17.1 billion a year earlier, the Central Bank of Egypt announced on Tuesday, July 22. This improvement was driven primarily by an 86.6% surge in remittances from Egyptians abroad, reaching $26.4 billion, and a […]
On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a grave warning that it may be compelled to reduce food rations in South Sudan as early as September due to critical funding shortfalls. Currently, WFP can only assist 2.5 million individuals—just 30 percent of those experiencing severe hunger—across the country. […]
Under the directive of Libya’s Ministry of Interior in the Government of National Unity, a coordinated security operation was conducted in collaboration with INTERPOL’s Counter-Terrorism Directorate and various Libyan security agencies. The operation involved comprehensive field inspections at key entry points—including ports and airports—where advanced technologies were employed to verify passports, vehicle registrations, and shipping […]
Morocco’s listed banks have entered a virtuous cycle, recording 91.6 billion dirhams in net banking income for 2024, up 12.8 percent year-on-year, significantly exceeding five-year averages and signaling robust sector recovery. Attijari Global Research’s latest report reveals comprehensive performance improvements across all revenue streams. Interest margins grew 6.3 percent driven by credit volume recovery, particularly […]
Morocco’s healthcare sector has undergone remarkable transformation over five years, evolving from a marginal player to one of the most promising segments on the Casablanca Stock Exchange, driven by regulatory reforms and unprecedented public investment. The “Health 2025” plan, backed by 24 billion dirhams with 14 billion allocated to hospitals alone, marks a decisive break […]