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The second quarter of 2025 marks a turning point for Morocco’s capital market, as the Casablanca Stock Exchange posts its strongest liquidity and depth levels in years, powered by a notable comeback of retail investors, alongside robust activity from mutual funds and a more predictable macroeconomic environment. After years of institutional dominance, the market structure […]
Brazil increased its fertilizer imports from Morocco in 2025, with phosphate-based shipments rising 30.19 percent year on year to $559.18 million between January and October, according to data compiled by the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce and relayed by the Ministry of Trade. Total Brazilian imports from Morocco reached $1.31 billion in the first ten […]
The first African Summit on Health Systems and Health Sovereignty concluded on Saturday with the adoption of the “Dakhla Declaration” that charts the continent’s transition from dependency to sovereignty. This Declaration reaffirms the right to health for all, equity, intra-African solidarity, and the continent’s leadership in defining its own health solutions. Through this Declaration, health […]
Morocco has solidified its position as a premier travel destination by securing top placements across numerous international tourism rankings for 2025-2026, according to the Ministry of Tourism. The kingdom currently ranks 13th globally in UN Tourism’s classification of destinations experiencing the strongest international growth. More significantly, Morocco leads all destinations across the Africa and Middle […]
The Casablanca Stock Exchange has entered a sustained growth phase fueled by consecutive initial public offerings and renewed trading activity. Financial markets expert Farid Mezouar attributes this acceleration largely to private equity fund exit strategies and investor appetite for expanding companies with elevated valuations. Seven companies have joined the exchange since 2020, with 2025 continuing […]
Morocco and Germany have given new impetus to their bilateral relations through the 51st Morocco-Germany intergovernmental negotiations on development cooperation, held this week in Berlin, that highlighted by the adoption of a €630 million cooperation program for the period 2026-2027. The program, inked by Director of European Affairs at the Moroccan Foreign Ministry, Redouane Adghoghi […]
The 22nd edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival, held under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI, kicked off on Friday evening at the Congress Palace in the Red City, in the presence of prominent figures from the realms of cinema, art, culture, and the media. This new edition, which runs until December 6, […]
India is stepping up efforts to secure long-term fertilizer supplies from Morocco, as global markets reel from geopolitical tensions and export restrictions. According to The Economic Times, New Delhi views the North African kingdom- home to the world’s largest phosphate reserves- as a critical partner for its food security strategy. A high-level Indian delegation led […]
A 160-year dream has moved closer to reality as feasibility studies conclude that an undersea tunnel connecting Morocco and Spain beneath the Gibraltar Strait is technically achievable, despite its massive complexity and estimated €8.5 billion price tag. German engineering firm Herrenknecht, a global leader in tunnel boring machine manufacturing, conducted the decisive study commissioned by […]
The Moroccan Jewish community in Los Angeles expressed its unwavering attachment to the Glorious Alawite Throne and to the unique Moroccan model of peaceful coexistence among diverse cultures and faiths, during this week’s celebration of “Morocco Week Reception” at the Sephardic Congregation “Em Habanim”. Organized on the occasion of Morocco Day in Los Angeles, proclaimed […]