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The Sahel Alliance supports Morocco's Atlantic Initiative for African development
Atalayar
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July 4, 2025
Morocco as a key partner for African development and integration The foreign ministers of the Sahel Alliance, which brings together Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, praised Morocco's leadership in promoting sustainable development in Africa at the...
IFSB Chief: Morocco emerging as regional financial hub
Hespress
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July 4, 2025
Morocco has positioned itself as a regional financial hub thanks to its strategic location between Africa and Europe, and plays a growing role in the development of Islamic finance, said Ghiath Shabsigh, Secretary-General of the Islamic Financial...
"Moroccan exporters are spared from recent logistical disruptions in the Middle East"
Fresh Plaza
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June 27, 2025
The security situation in the Middle East over the past two weeks has caused serious logistical disruptions, as widely reported. Beyond the countries directly involved in the war, the crisis has caught up with countries in the region. Egyptian...
WAFCON 2024: A tournament in Morocco nearly forgotten could be the best one yet
The Athletic
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July 4, 2025
Three years ago, the world welcomed African women’s football with a roar. Close to 60,000 Moroccans squeezed into the 53,000-seater Stade Moulay Abdellah in Rabat to watch the women’s national team play in their first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations...
Morocco Approves $4.6 Billion Investment Projects, Targeting 17,000 Jobs
Hespress
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June 27, 2025
The 8th National Investment Commission (CNI), held Thursday in Rabat under the chairmanship of Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, approved 47 investment projects totaling 51 billion dirhams ($4.6 billion) and aiming to create nearly 17,000 direct...
Op-ed: Unlocking the potential of decentralized energy in Morocco
Hespress
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July 4, 2025
Despite contributing only 0.2% to global emissions, Morocco is leading by example with an ambitious energy transition agenda. The country aims to reach 52% of installed electricity from renewable sources by 2030, improve energy efficiency by 20%,...
Moroccan authorities team up with Europe to track the spending of wealthy Moroccan travelers
Hespress
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June 26, 2025
Morocco’s Office of Foreign Exchange is stepping up efforts to monitor the lavish spending of wealthy Moroccans abroad, especially during the busy summer season when many jet off to high-end European destinations. To do this, the office is now...
Moroccan plant-based handicrafts gain momentum in global markets, report finds
Hespress
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June 26, 2025
Morocco’s plant-based handicrafts sector is experiencing strong international growth, blending artisanal heritage with contemporary appeal, according to a new report by the Maison de l’Artisan. The sector registered exports worth MAD 101.8 million...
Social media amplifies calls on Morocco to address Sub-Saharan migration violence
Hespress
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July 4, 2025
Social media has been flooded recently with a campaign under the slogan “No to the Settlement of Sub-Saharan Africans,” launched by Moroccan netizens calling for the deportation of sub-Saharan migrants, especially those viewed as violent or...
Morocco Launches Ambitious Public Sector Reform with ONHYM Restructuring
Morocco World News
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June 26, 2025
The Moroccan government has approved the transformation of the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) into a joint-stock company. This marks the first concrete step in a broader public sector reform agenda. Draft law No. 56.24, adopted...
Morocco: United Kingdom withdraws from renewable energy project
Africanews
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June 27, 2025
The United Kingdom has withdrawn from a project to transmit power generated by North Africa's winds and sun via undersea cables and is turning to other projects considered less risky, British energy officials said Thursday. The country's...
Report sees strategic opportunity for Morocco amid US–China rivalry
Hespress
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July 4, 2025
The intensifying economic rivalry between the United States and China presents both challenges and opportunities for Morocco, offering the Kingdom new avenues for development, investment, and diplomacy, according to a recent report published by...
Moroccan hydrogen and helium exploration joint venture to follow-up screening study
Global Hydrogen Review
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June 26, 2025
Getech and Sound Energy to expand upon initial screening study for hydrogen and helium exploration in Morocco after favourable results reported, with incorporation of HyMaroc to joint venture. Getech, a locator of subsurface resources, has...
What Abidjan’s SICA Market Said About the Future for African Film, TV
Variety
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July 4, 2025
The third edition of the International Salon for Audiovisual Content (SICA) wrapped last week, bringing together creators, government officials, and industry stakeholders from across the continent and beyond for a content market that blended...
Moroccan Dirham Appreciates by 0.3% Against US Dollar in Q1-2025
Hespress
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June 25, 2025
HESPRESS English – Morocco News Economy with MAPWednesday 25 June 2025 - 16:16 The Moroccan dirham appreciated by 0.3% against the US dollar and by 1.7% against the euro in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, according to Morocco’s central bank, Bank...
Morocco seeks contractors for LNG terminal and power station
MEED
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June 25, 2025
Register for MEED’s 14-day trial access Morocco’s Ministry of Energy Transition & Sustainable Development has issued an invitation for expressions of interest in a major liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure project. The project includes an...
Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa ranked among world's best countries
Business Insider Africa
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July 4, 2025
Three African countries, Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa, have been ranked among the world’s best countries in the 2024 Best Countries Rankings compiled by U.S. News & World Report, in collaboration with Wharton School and global marketing firm...
New opening: Royal family reveals medi-spa in Morocco
Spa Business
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A4,300sq m medi-spa offering a doctor-backed longevity programme has made its debut at Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay in Morocco. The property is the third site in the Royal Mansour Collection, a hotel company owned by the country’s royal family, led by...
Jouahri: Strengthening International Cooperation Key to Advancing Islamic Finance
Morocco World News
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July 3, 2025
Rabat – Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), Morocco’s Central Bank, called on Thursday in Rabat for enhanced international cooperation to further develop Islamic finance globally. Speaking at the 23rd Forum on Islamic Financial...
International Series Morocco Prize Money Payout 2025
Golf Monthly
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July 4, 2025
Following a lengthy break in the season, the Asian Tour has returned with the International Series Morocco at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam's Red Course. The fourth International Series event of 2025 follows on from tournaments in Japan, Macau and India...