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Two Moroccan fintech startups, Woliz and Hsabati, have been selected for the fourth Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program launched by the American giant in digital payments to help startups fast-track their growth and impact. Woliz is a fintech ecosystem transforming nano-stores into digital hubs with loyalty rewards, payments, and AI-driven operations. Hsabati is a platform […]
The enemies of Morocco are falling down one after another like leaves in autumn. Now, it’s the turn of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro, a supporter of the Algerian junta and Polisario militia. The Trump administration has offered a $50 million-reward for his arrest. Maduro is accused by the United States of being one of the […]
Danish shipping giant Maersk has announced plans to halt its direct cargo shipping route between South Africa and the United States, effective October 1, 2025. The decision is expected to significantly impact South African exporters, who will now face longer transit times and higher logistics costs. According to a company notice sent to clients earlier […]
Panama has formally reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara, aligning itself with a growing number of nations backing Rabat’s proposal as the only realistic solution to the long-standing territorial dispute. The announcement, made by Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha during Morocco’s Throne Day celebrations, is seen as a significant diplomatic development. […]
U.S. senior advisor for Africa Massad Boulos has quelled Algeria’s speculations about a possible change in the United States’ position on the Sahara, leaving the Algerian junta in “shock and awe” as their margin of maneuver is considerably reducing. In an interview with Algerian newspaper El Watan, Boulos said he discussed the Sahara issue with […]
The recent letter sent by U.S. President Donald Trump to King Mohammed VI, reaffirming America’s recognition of Morocco’s full sovereignty over its entire Saharan territory has knocked down the Algerian regime which has squandered billions of US dollars for nearly five decades on a lost cause. According to intelligence reports, Algerian President Abdelmajid Tebboune has […]
US president Donald Trump reiterated his country’s recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara and described autonomy as the only solution to the dispute. “I also reiterate that the United States recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara and supports Morocco’s serious, credible, and realistic Autonomy Proposal as the only basis for a just and lasting […]
Morocco’s foreign trade landscape has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, with Asian economies- led by China, Turkey, and India- emerging as key suppliers, gradually reshaping the Kingdom’s traditional reliance on European partners. According to data from the Moroccan Exchange Office, between 2015 and 2024, China’s exports to Morocco surged by 194%, rising […]
The Trump administration’s sweeping new tariffs on African exports have triggered a wave of mixed reactions across the continent, as governments, businesses, and civil society grapple with the implications of the United States’ evolving trade posture. Under an executive order signed on July 31, tariffs ranging from 15% to 30% were imposed on 20 African […]
The United States, which recognizes Morocco’s full sovereignty over its entire Saharan territory, is expected to release $5 billion funding for the development of the Moroccan Sahara, set to become a major regional economic hub, says Africa Intelligence news website. After years of being frozen under Joe Biden’s Democratic administration, the Trump administration will release […]