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Morocco’s digital payments market opens as four banks break monopoly
Hespress
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July 10, 2025
As of May 1, Morocco’s digital payment landscape has seen four major banks, Attijariwafa bank, Bank of Africa, BCP Group, and CIH Bank, officially launching or expanding their merchant acquisition subsidiaries. These include Attijari Payment,...
Morocco forecasts 4.4% in economic growth for Q3-2025
Hespress
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July 11, 2025
Morocco’s economy is expected to grow by 4.4% in the third quarter of 2025, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP). This growth, though slightly slower, reflects the continuation of the recovery seen since late 2024, according to an...
Morocco–Chile trade sees strong growth, surpassing $100 million in 2024
Hespress
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July 11, 2025
HESPRESS English – Morocco News General with MAPFriday 11 July 2025 - 14:12 Trade between Morocco and Chile has recorded steady growth since 2019, with an average annual increase of 31.5%, according to updated figures from Chile’s Ministry of...
Bankers seek options to overcome high transfer costs of remittances
Independent (Uganda)
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July 11, 2025
UBA Chairman Kakeeto says there is need to focus efforts ensuring maximum benefits of remittances to the country Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Inflows from Ugandans based outside the country increased to $1.4 billion, or about sh5 trillion,...
Morocco grants housing aid to over 55,000 beneficiaries
Hespress
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July 10, 2025
More than 55,500 people have benefited from Morocco’s national housing assistance program as of July 9, Government Spokesperson Mustapha Baitas said on Thursday. The program had recorded 55,512 beneficiaries, 47% of whom are women, Baitas said at...
Morocco causes chaos by stealing Sahrawi flag
Sahara Press Service
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Malabo, 10 July 2025 (SPS) – The conference hall hosting the 47th session of the African Union Executive Council in Malabo, the capital of Equatorial Guinea, on Thursday and Friday witnessed an unprecedented incident. Elements believed to be...
Morocco widens scrutiny of import-export firms in multi-nation laundering probe
Hespress
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July 10, 2025
Moroccan authorities have launched a joint audit operation into suspected money laundering activities involving Moroccan and foreign companies operating in the country, sources close to the matter told Hespress. The investigation, led by the...
Morocco Welcomes 8.9 Mln Tourists in First Half of 2025
Hespress
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July 10, 2025
Morocco welcomed 8.9 million tourists during the first half of 2025, marking a 19% increase compared to the same period in 2024 an additional 1.4 million visitors according to the Ministry of Tourism, Handicrafts, and Social and Solidarity...
Rabat court sentences man to 30 years for assaulting minor
Hespress
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July 10, 2025
HESPRESS English – Morocco News Society Hespress ENThursday 10 July 2025 - 10:24 The Criminal Chamber of the Rabat Court of Appeal has sentenced a man in his thirties to 30 years in prison for the sexual assault of a 10-year-old child in Ain El...
Morocco, Brazil Forge Stronger Economic Partnership at Marrakech Forum
Morocco World News
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July 10, 2025
Rabat — Morocco and Brazil are building a partnership that will create a more integrated, sustainable, and prosperous future for both countries. Morocco’s Investment Minister Karim Zidane made this commitment at the LIDE Forum in Marrakech on...
Morocco ranks 2nd in Africa for political party activity, says African Exponent
Hespress
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July 10, 2025
A new ranking by The African Exponent, a platform specializing in economic analysis and rankings, placed Morocco second among the top 10 African countries with the most active political parties. Morocco scored 5.68 points, reflecting a dynamic...
Lekjaa details 'Morocco 2030' foundation role in sporting events coordination
Hespress
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July 11, 2025
Morocco has officially established the Morocco 2030 Foundation to manage and coordinate preparations for hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup, as well as other international football events. The foundation is tasked with organizing all football...
Moroccan‐Born Duo Secures $4.2 Million to Sharpen AI Search Precision
Arabian Post
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July 10, 2025
San Francisco–based ZeroEntropy has emerged at the forefront of a crucial yet underrepresented segment in artificial intelligence: retrieval‑augmented generation. The startup, co‑founded by Moroccan engineer Ghita Houir Alami and CTO Nicolas...
Algeria faces CAF investigation at WAFCON in Morocco
The New Arab
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July 11, 2025
Morocco's team members pose for a picture after their loss in the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations final football match between Morocco and South Africa at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on 23 July 2022. [Getty] The Confederation of...
Access to information huge challenge to intra-African trade – Dr. Kale
Business and Financial Times
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July 11, 2025
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Managing Director, Research and Group Chief Economist, Afreximbank, Dr. Yemi Kale, has underscored the importance of quality and swift information flow as a critical tool for effective intra-African trade. He argued that not...
GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW STONE FRUIT
Fresh Plaza
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July 11, 2025
The 2025 stone fruit season across key global regions is marked by contrasting trends in production, pricing, and market dynamics. Weather impacts, shifting acreage, and strong demand continue to shape outcomes for producers and exporters alike....
Morocco performs first v-NOTES hysterectomy in Africa, marking major medical milestone
Hespress
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July 9, 2025
Morocco has marked a significant breakthrough in minimally invasive gynecological surgery with the successful use of a cutting-edge technique known as v-NOTES (vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery) to perform a hysterectomy on a...
Renewable energy to power 500mw data centre in Morocco
Zawya
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Morocco plans to build a 500 megawatt data centre powered by renewable energy to strengthen the security of data storage, its digital transition minister said. The centre will be located in Dakhla, in Western Sahara, Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni...
Morocco Overhauls Health Insurance System with New Unified Structure
Morocco World News
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July 9, 2025
Rabat — Morocco’s Chamber of Councilors approved sweeping reforms to the country’s basic health insurance system on Tuesday. The approval marks a significant step toward implementing King Mohammed VI’s vision of universal social protection...
Regional trade could focus South Africa’s muddled foreign policy
Institute for Security Studies
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Regional trade could focus South Africa’s muddled foreign policy Coalition governance is messy, but parties should be able to agree on prioritising economic growth and trade into Africa. South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) has just...