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Morocco’s gas imports jumped 167% by the end of April through the Maghreb Europe pipeline, key to powering small electricity plants in northern and eastern Morocco. The information was revealed by energy minister Leila Benali who was speaking to MPs underscoring the efficiency of the reverse flow of the pipeline. She also highlighted the role […]
The American Jewish Committee has paid tribute to King Mohammed VI for his protection of the rights of religious minorities in the North African Kingdom. “We commend the role of the King as Commander of the Faithful, for His protection of religious minorities in Morocco”, said Jason Isaacson, AJC’s Chief Policy Officer after his meeting […]
Tanzania’s communication sector has recorded a significant growth as it approaches the saturation point of 100% penetration, according to the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA). Telecom penetration has almost reached its maximum potential, with numbers hovering around 98% in 2022 and the first quarter of 2023, the TCRA has said in its latest report, adding […]
Egypt’s General Authority for Investment and Free Zones has indicated that the North African country is seeking cooperation with Japan to localize the automobile industry. Hossam Heiba, Chairman of the authority, discussed with President of Toyota Tsusho a sustainable partnership between the two countries to conquer the African market, leveraging on Japan’s technological, investment and […]
Burkina Faso’s Defense Minister colonel-major Kassoum Coulibaly slammed what he called an international coalition plotting against the country, including violations of its airspace. Coulibaly, who was speaking during a meeting with civil society organizations to update them on the fight against terrorism, did not reveal the names of alleged members of the coalition but said […]
Gabon’s President Ali Bongo has vowed to continue leading the central African country with a view to “finishing the job”, few months ahead of the presidential elections scheduled for August. The 64-year old man has not officially indicated plans to run for a third term but many believe he will do so. “I felt a […]
Israel plans to set up an economic mission in Morocco to further bolster trade between the two countries after the momentum created by the resumption of ties in 2020. In 2022, trade between the two countries rose to 180 million, up 160% compared to 2020, with a potential to outperform that as Moroccan and Israel […]
While the ability to export products or import inputs efficiently will be key to helping African countries engage more comprehensively with global trade, a new World Bank report finds that even many African countries with major sea ports can still take longer delays than the average European or North American country. As African countries heavily […]
Morocco and the United the Kingdom are strengthening their economic partnership, trade exchanges and political dialogue to counter common international challenges. Total trade in goods and services (exports plus imports) between the UK and Morocco reached £3.1 billion in 2022, an increase of 49.8% or £1.0 billion recorded in 2021. The two countries are determined […]
Minister Delegate to the Head of Government, in charge of the National Defense Administration, Abdeltif Loudyi, received, Wednesday at the headquarters of this Administration, a delegation of the American Congress led by the chairman of the Armed Services Committee of the House of Representatives, Mike Rogers, on the sidelines of his visit to the Kingdom […]