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Morocco has become the first — and currently only — African sovereign to hold an investment grade rating from Standard & Poor’s on the eurobond market, a distinction that marks a significant turning point in the country’s financial standing and its positioning among emerging market economies. In its Africa Credit Rating Trends 2025 report, S&P […]
Three African non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council have formally commended Morocco for organizing a landmark international conference in support of the Central African Republic, reinforcing Rabat’s growing diplomatic role on the continent. The Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, and Liberia — collectively known as the “A3” — voiced their appreciation during a […]
Libya’s Tax Authority has announced that it collected 3,986,644,300 Libyan dinars in 2025, marking the highest annual revenue since its establishment and approaching the four-billion-dinar threshold. The milestone reflects what officials described as a transformative year for public revenue mobilisation. According to official figures, the western region accounted for the largest share of collections, contributing […]
Sudanese women’s organizations have called for urgent international funding and accountability measures to protect women and girls affected by the country’s ongoing conflict. In a memorandum addressed on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, to regional and global bodies, the groups urged immediate support for victims of violence, as well as food assistance for pregnant and breastfeeding […]
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched the Integrated Aviation Transform Program (IATP), a continent-wide initiative designed to revitalize Africa’s aviation industry and enhance regional air connectivity. The program was unveiled on Feb. 25 during the Airlines, Capital and Connectivity Forum held in Nairobi. The event was partly attended virtually. Mike Salawou, Director of the […]
Canadian group Izotropic has chosen Morocco to deploy its cutting-edge imaging technology in breast cancer detection, which will enable the Kingdom to become a regional leader and launch-pad for its operations in Africa and the Gulf region. The Canadian group has set up a subsidiary based in Casablanca. The new entity, “Izotropic Africa”, has entered […]
Morocco increased its holdings of US Treasury securities to $4.1 billion in December 2025, up from $3.2 billion a year earlier, Forbes Middle East reported. The country’s portfolio saw only mild fluctuations over the year, briefly bottoming out at $3.3 billion in January before gradually recovering. This evolution reflects what Forbes Middle East describes as […]
As gold prices shatter historic records on global markets — now trading durably above $5,000 per ounce — the surge is reigniting an old ambition in Morocco: unlocking the kingdom’s long-dormant auriferous potential. But how much gold does Morocco actually have, and what can it realistically produce? The current gold rally is no fleeting phenomenon. […]
Bolivia has suspended its recognition of the self-proclaimed and Algeria-sponsored SADR separatist entity and restored diplomatic relations with Morocco, positioning its policy with the UN-led process that emphasizes a “realistic, pragmatic and lasting” solution to the Sahara dispute. La Paz announced the shift on Feb. 24 after a call between Foreign Minister Fernando Aramayo and […]
Morocco’s Nouaceur province is expanding its industrial footprint with the launch of a second Industrial Acceleration Zone (ZAI), a sweeping 476-hectare development in the commune of Ouled Saleh that is set to become one of the country’s largest and most strategically positioned economic hubs. The project was formally set in motion this week, with the […]