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The Moroccan government increased the budget allocated for defense to 133 billion dirhams ($13.5 bln) as it prepares to promote defense industries and upgrade equipment, as shown in the draft budget for 2025. This year, Morocco’s defense budget was at 124 billion dirhams, highlighting the country’s efforts to modernize its army with state-of-the art technologies. […]
“The issue of inclusive industrialization in the Sahel is of prime importance” given the challenges the conflict-torn region is currently facing — this is the main message from an event this week that was held as a part of the African Union Summit in Niamey, Niger. As part of the African Union Summit on Industrialization […]
Morocco sets an example for other African countries in industrialization and export promotion, Zambian expert Edward Chisanga said Monday. “What we need the most is to follow the path taken by countries like Morocco whose world exports of manufactured products amount to 72%,” said Mr. Chisanga, member of the International Center for trade and sustainable […]
The 39th SADC Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government concluded last weekend in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, by a key language announcement and a commitment to the industrialization of the region. At the summit, member states endorsed Kiswahili as the fourth official language within the SADC community. Regarding industrialization of the […]