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Morocco: A key player in regional development

In the past twenty-five years, Morocco has emerged as a pivotal force in economic transformation, industrial development, and modernization across its region, according to the Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI). Since the ascension of His Majesty King Mohammed VI to the throne,......

Spain's housing crisis: The struggle for affordable living in a lottery system

As Spain grapples with an escalating housing crisis, many citizens are turning to a lottery system for a chance at affordable living. Among them is 30-year-old auxiliary nurse Pacheco, who, alongside her partner Sergio Encinas, has faced the harsh reality of soaring rents. The couple has been unable......

Strengthening ties: Morocco and Ivory Coast's multidimensional partnership

The bonds of friendship and strategic collaboration between Morocco and Ivory Coast were prominently highlighted in Abidjan. A recent academic gathering focused on Morocco's African policy and the relations with Ivory Coast, organized by the Africa Chair of a prestigious business school, welcomed......

Morocco leads North Africa in 2025 economic freedom index

Morocco has emerged as the top-ranking country in North Africa according to the 2025 Economic Freedom Index, published by the Heritage Institute. The nation secured the 86th position globally, achieving a score of 60.3. Within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Morocco ranks seventh out......

Morocco and France to sign agreement to regulate tomato market dynamics

Amid escalating tensions in the agricultural sector, Morocco and France are set to formalize a bilateral agreement aimed at regulating the tomato market to ensure fair competition. This agreement, anticipated to be signed in mid-March, is a response to ongoing complaints from French producers who argue......

Trump avoids predicting US recession amid market volatility

United States President Donald Trump has refrained from predicting whether the country is headed for a recession as concerns mount over his economic policies. In an interview with Fox News on Sunday, Trump sidestepped questions about a potential downturn, stating, “I hate to predict things like......

Rabat enhances rail infrastructure ahead of CAN 2025

The construction of the new railway station in the Riyad district of Rabat is progressing steadily, with over 50% of the work completed. The station is set to open in September 2025, just a few months before Morocco hosts the African Cup of Nations in December of the same year. Designed to complement......

Morocco plans a holding company to align actions of thirteen key public banks and funds

Morocco is exploring the creation of a holding company aimed at unifying the actions of thirteen major public banks and investment funds, as part of a broader reform to manage state-owned assets more efficiently. The National Agency for Strategic Management of State Holdings, responsible for overseeing......

Morocco's growing dependence on vegetable oil imports

Morocco has significantly increased its imports of vegetable oils, particularly sunflower oil, in recent years. This shift in consumption patterns is largely driven by inflation and changing consumer preferences. According to a report from the Russian Federal Center for the Development of Agricultural......

Green hydrogen investors signal promising dynamics in Morocco

The selection of national and international investors to develop green hydrogen projects in Morocco reflects a "promising" dynamic, aligned with the vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, stated Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch during a press conference in Rabat. Following a meeting of the......

France grants €781 million for 18 Alstom TGVs to Morocco

The French government has extended a Treasury loan of €781 million to Morocco for the procurement of 18 high-speed trains (TGV) from Alstom. This investment is aimed at extending the high-speed rail line (LGV) to Marrakech. This funding is part of the ongoing Franco-Moroccan railway cooperation......

The economic implications of Trump's tariffs on Spain's olive oil and machinery sectors

US President Donald Trump's trade policies have recently cast a shadow over Europe, with the potential for 25 percent tariffs on EU-made goods. This move, which Trump claims is necessary to rectify what he perceives as unfair trade practices, has significant implications for various sectors in Spain,......

Morocco selects five investors for $31.9 billion green hydrogen projects

Morocco's green hydrogen ambitions took a significant leap forward with the selection of five major investors during a steering committee meeting chaired by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch in Rabat. This move is part of a broader initiative to develop six projects valued at MAD 319 billion ($31.9......

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