Category: Morocco

Morocco’s BCP acquires 100% of capital of Brazzaville-based BCI

October 12, 2019

Morocco’s BCP bank said on Friday it completed the acquisition of BCI bank in Congo Republic from France’s BPCE after having met all regulatory requirements. ... Read More

World Bank: Morocco’s Economic Growth to Rise to 3.3 in 2020-2021

October 12, 2019

Morocco’s economic growth is expected to pick up gradually and average 3.3 over 2020–2021, mainly driven by more dynamic secondary and tertiary activities, bolstered by ... Read More

King urges parliament to devote efforts commensurate with new phase awaiting Morocco

October 11, 2019

King Mohammed VI stressed the role of the parliament in ensuring the successful implementation of policies in light of the challenges facing Morocco. “This parliamentary ... Read More

Morocco’s King Calls on banking & financial sector to be more involved in development process; facilitate access to loans

October 11, 2019

King Mohammed VI on Friday urged the Moroccan banking and financial sector to be more involved in the country’s development process, mainly through simplifying and ... Read More

Antonio Guterres remains confident a political solution to Sahara dispute is possible

October 11, 2019

The United Nations Secretary General said he remains confident that a political solution to the Sahara dispute is possible. "I remain convinced that a solution ... Read More

Morocco revises downward 2019 growth to 2.9 pct

October 11, 2019

Morocco said its economy will grow by 2.9% in 2019 after 3% in 2018 as the economy continues to be affected by agricultural output, according ... Read More

Sahara: UN Chief welcomes Morocco’s cooperation with UN

October 11, 2019

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said in an annual report on Sahara that Morocco stood out by its excellent cooperation with the UN mission in ... Read More

UN Secretary General issues Sahara report rebuking Polisario

October 11, 2019

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres presented a new report on the Sahara in which he didn’t shy away from pinning responsibility on the polisario for ... Read More

Rallye du Maroc: Giniel de Villiers clinches fourth victory

October 10, 2019

South African racing driver Giniel de Villiers won Wednesday a new victory at Rallye du Maroc, his fourth in the competition. The Toyota Gazoo Racing ... Read More

New life injected to cabinet as Morocco braces for new development model

October 9, 2019

The Moroccan government has experienced a major shake-up after King Mohammed VI stressed the need for adding momentum to the administration, institutions and the government ... Read More