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Morocco’s economic growth is expected to reach 4.2 % in 2025 and 4 % in 2026, driven by public investment, according to the projections of the European Bank for Reconstruction & Development. In its latest report on regional economic prospects, the Bank said inflation in Morocco fell to an average of 1.2 % in the […]
The governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced their collective withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), triggering praise among citizens and concern from international rights advocates. In a joint statement, the Alliance of Sahel States labeled the ICC an “instrument of new-colonialist repression,” accusing the court of selectively targeting African leaders while […]
Head of the Moroccan Government, Aziz Akhannouch, took part, on Thursday in New York, in a meeting of the international Football federation (FIFA) dedicated to preparations of the 2030 World Cup, co-organized by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain. The meeting, held at the request of FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, was attended by the Prime Minister of […]
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau announced that, following Washington’s recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara, the US government has decided to encourage American investment in the Southern Provinces of the Kingdom. “The United States has recognized Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, and as part of the Trump administration’s global initiatives to promote […]
Morocco and the United Arab Emirates have discussed ways to enhance operational cooperation to address regional and global security challenges and threats, notably the risks of terrorism and extremism in global conflict zones. This came at a meeting in Abu Dhabi between Director General of Morocco’s National Police (DGSN-DGST) Abdellatif Hammouchi, who is on a […]
Morocco’s Tanger Med port is gaining prominence as a key transshipment hub linking Asia, Europe, and Africa, as global trade routes shift under the pressure of geopolitical tensions, energy transition, and rising protectionism. The port’s operational efficiency and growing connectivity are positioning the Kingdom as a strategic logistics pivot at the crossroads of continents, according […]
Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita met on Wednesday in New York with his peers from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Chad on the Royal initiative offering Atlantic access to these African landlocked countries. During this follow-up meeting, convened on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, the four African diplomats said the Royal […]
British fintech giant Revolut is in advanced negotiations with Bank Al-Maghrib as it seeks to establish a strategic foothold in Morocco, potentially positioning the country as its continental base for expansion across Africa. Speaking to reporters, governor of Morocco’s central bank Abdellatif Jouahri said the institution held technical meetings with Revolut’s representatives in June and […]
Morocco will host the first Conference on Victims of Terrorism in Africa in December 2-3, 2025. The announcement was made by Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita during the Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of Victims of Terrorism held in New York on the sidelines of UN General Assembly. The Rabat conference will be […]
Morocco and Russia have discussed ways of strengthening maritime, aerial, and terrestrial connectivity between the two countries, at a meeting on the sidelines of the 42nd International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly, held in Montreal September 23-October 3. The meeting between Moroccan Transport and Logistics Minister Abdessamad Kayouh and Russian Deputy Transport Minister Vladimir Poteshkin reviewed […]