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Spanish minister defends import controls amid criticism of Moroccan agri-food products

  Spain’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, Luis Planas, has firmly defended the nation’s food import controls following accusations from the Popular Party (PP) of tolerating “unfair competition” from Moroccan agricultural exports. During a parliamentary session,......

Xtract Resources secures Moroccan exploration licenses, reviving antimony mining potential

London-based diversified metals and minerals producer Xtract Resources Plc has acquired two exploration licenses in Morocco’s Khenifra province, signaling a strategic move to tap into the region’s mineral wealth. The licenses, purchased through its 80%-owned subsidiary Wildstone SARL for......

Leapmotor arrives in Morocco, Opening a new chapter in electric mobility

Leapmotor, a leading Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has officially launched in Morocco, marking a major step forward in the kingdom’s transition towards cleaner and more sustainable transportation. This announcement comes under the strategic partnership with Stellantis, the automotive......

ONSSA denies suspension of cherry tomato exports to the EU

On September 10, 2025, Dutch health authorities issued an alert through the European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASSF), numbered 2025.6942, regarding the presence of metals in a batch of cherry tomatoes exported from Morocco. The batch in question was immediately removed from the market as......

Tax savings in Andorra: Why moving from Spain might be worth it

Relocating to Andorra could significantly reduce your tax burden compared to living in Spain, especially if you’re a high-earner or self-employed. Nestled in the Pyrenees between Spain and France, this small, independent country offers not only breathtaking landscapes and outdoor activities but......

Moroccan jewelers move to formalize gold trade with new import company

Moroccan jewelers are preparing to launch a gold import company under the leadership of the Moroccan Federation of Jewelers. This initiative seeks to combat the dominance of the informal market and establish a more regulated and stable gold industry in Morocco. Tackling informality in the gold sector The......

Elon Musk’s $1 billion Tesla stock buy sparks investor optimism amid EV market challenges

Elon Musk has made a bold move to reinforce confidence in Tesla, purchasing nearly $1 billion worth of its stock in open-market transactions. This marks his first such acquisition since 2020, as Musk acquired approximately 2.57 million shares at prices ranging from $372.37 to $396.54 per share. The transaction......

Central African Republic secures $9 billion investment with Morocco’s support

The President of the Central African Republic (CAR), Faustin-Archange Touadéra, praised His Majesty King Mohammed VI for his instrumental role in facilitating a landmark investment roundtable in Casablanca, which secured $9 billion in commitments to fund CAR’s National Development Plan (NDP)......

Moscow-Morocco trade surges 73% as Russian exporters target North Africa

Trade between Moscow and Morocco has surged by 73% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, reflecting a major expansion of Russian economic activities in North Africa. Anatoly Garbuzov, Minister of the Moscow City Government and Head of the Department of Investment and Industrial......

Aya Gold & Silver unveils promising gold discovery in Morocco

Aya Gold & Silver has announced the discovery of a potential new gold zone in Morocco, further advancing its exploration efforts in the country. The Canadian mining company revealed on Monday that the find was made at the Asirem site, located west of the Boumadine corridor. Aya described the area......

Morocco’s industrial sector grows 7% in second quarter as manufacturing and mining thrive

Morocco’s industrial landscape demonstrated strong growth in the second quarter of 2025, with overall industrial output rising 7% year-on-year, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP). This performance underscores robust expansion in manufacturing, mining, and energy sectors, buoyed......

Morocco’s $35 billion green hydrogen vision: bold ambitions amid global uncertainty

In March 2025, Morocco launched an ambitious energy strategy under the Offre Maroc initiative, committing $35.15 billion (MAD 319 billion) to green hydrogen development across its southern provinces. This initiative aims to position the country as a global leader in green hydrogen production, targeting......

CashPlus and PayPal seal strategic partnership

CashPlus, a leading fintech and financial services company in Morocco, has announced a strategic partnership with PayPal, the global digital payment platform. The agreement introduces a faster and fully digital solution that allows Moroccan users to withdraw their PayPal funds directly in Moroccan dirhams......

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