Economy
Morocco’s Minister of Economy and Finance, Nadia Fettah Alaoui, was awarded the Finance Minister of the Year title on Wednesday in Abidjan during the 2025 African Banker Awards. This prestigious accolade was presented during a ceremony held in conjunction with the African Development Bank's......
The Mauritanian economist Sidi Ould Tah has been elected president of the African Development Bank (AfDB) with 76.18% of the votes. The election took place on Thursday during the institution’s annual meetings in Abidjan. Ould Tah prevailed after three rounds of voting, defeating Zambian Samuel......
The African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI), a Moroccan non-profit research and development organization based in Benguerir, has forged a partnership with Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Technical Education, Vocational Training, and Apprenticeship. This collaboration seeks to enhance agricultural......
The Société Centrale de Réassurance (SCR) has officially rebranded as Atlantic Re, marking a significant shift in the company’s strategic direction. This announcement coincided with the inauguration of its new headquarters at Casablanca Finance City, reinforcing its commitment......
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......
What makes a city irresistible? Is it the hum of opportunity, the promise of a better life, or the quiet allure of green spaces and clean streets? As Africa’s cities continue to grow, fueled by rapid urbanization, a select few stand out as beacons of opportunity and innovation. Jeune Afrique’s......
Maroc Telecom, Morocco's premier telecommunications provider, has reported a substantial increase in its subscriber base, reaching 79.7 million users by September 2024. This 6.1% growth over the past year is driven by the company’s expansion in African markets and the rising demand for postpaid......
The Morocco-Nigeria gas pipeline, launched in 2016, is making significant progress toward its realization, with the goal of enhancing Africa’s energy infrastructure and fostering regional integration through the export of Nigerian gas. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is hosting......
The African Atlantic Pipeline project, a groundbreaking initiative connecting Nigeria and Morocco, is advancing "extremely favorably," according to Amina Benkhadra, Director General of Morocco’s National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mining (ONHYM). This ambitious endeavor aims to bolster......
Maroc Telecom, Morocco's foremost telecommunications provider, has reported a significant 5.1% increase in its customer base for the first half of 2024, reaching a total of 78.4 million subscribers. This growth comes despite facing stiff competition and legal challenges in its domestic market. The......
