Economy
Global natural gas consumption reached a historic high in 2024, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), which anticipates a "tight" market in 2025. The world consumed 115 billion cubic meters more natural gas than in 2023, a 2.8% increase, well above the average growth rate of 2%......
African nations are poised for significant economic transformation through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), with projections showing a potential 7% increase in continental GDP by 2045, equivalent to $450 billion in growth. The initiative aims to create a unified market across 54 states......
Morocco's Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, presented an ambitious new sustainable mining initiative at the 4th International Mining Ministers Meeting in Riyadh. The proposal, dubbed the "OTC Corridor" (Origin, Transit, and Certification), aims to......
Morocco and the African Development Bank (AfDB) are further solidifying their economic collaboration through strategic investments targeting infrastructure, agriculture, and large-scale projects related to the 2030 World Cup. This strengthened partnership was highlighted during a meeting in Rabat between......
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Morocco’s Bank of Africa (BOA) have signed a landmark EUR 50 million risk-sharing agreement in Rabat, aimed at enhancing private sector financing and fostering trade across the African continent. The deal was finalized on the sidelines of the Africa Investment......
The coastal city of Tangier, Morocco, recently played host to a groundbreaking event that brought together African nations to explore the vast potential of the ocean economy. The inaugural African Ocean Week, held in conjunction with the 3rd High-Level Ministerial Conference on the Blue Belt Initiative......
Morocco has unveiled an ambitious plan, the Atlantic Initiative, which aims to transform the country into a pivotal hub for regional leadership and global connectivity. This initiative, a strategic vision for the future, seeks to leverage Morocco's unique geographic position and its commitment to......
The 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing marked a significant milestone in Sino-African relations as China announced a bold $50.69 billion investment plan for Africa over the next three years. This ambitious initiative aims to accelerate the continent's modernization efforts......
In a pioneering move set to revolutionize Morocco's trade relations with its African counterparts, the Customs and Indirect Tax Administration (ADII) has announced the digitalization of the application process for certificates of origin for Moroccan products destined for export to countries within......
In a move that could potentially reshape the financial landscape across the African continent, Russia has expressed keen interest in establishing representative offices of Russian banks in various African nations. This revelation came directly from Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson for the Russian Ministry......
In a landmark move to bolster private sector financing and invigorate trade across the African continent, the African Development Bank (AfDB) and Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) have inked a groundbreaking $70 million Risk-Sharing Agreement (RSA). This substantial financial commitment represents a global......
