Economy
Société Générale’s latest divestment in Africa A consortium of investors, including Enko Capital and Oronte, has finalized the acquisition of Société Générale’s Mauritanian retail banking subsidiary. Announced on Monday, this move marks......
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Morocco rose significantly in 2024, reaching $1.64 billion—a 55% increase from $1.05 billion in 2023—according to the World Investment Report 2025, published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). This marks a critical milestone......
Morocco has been named one of the five focus countries for the second phase of the Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund (ARAF II), a $132 million venture capital initiative designed to bolster climate resilience among small-scale farmers. This marks a significant step in Morocco’s commitment to sustainable......
During the first quarter of 2025, exports of US beef to Morocco experienced a remarkable 123% surge, driven by rising demand in emerging markets, according to data from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF). March figures showed robust growth in......
Ghana has announced a significant policy change that will allow Moroccan nationals to enter the country without obtaining a visa, effective January 1, 2025. The decision, announced by authorities in Accra, marks a substantial shift in Ghana's immigration policy and aims to strengthen economic ties......
Morocco has reinforced its diplomatic leadership on the global stage during the Annual Summit of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds (IFSWF), held in Muscat from November 3 to 6. With the renewed presidency of Ithmar Capital on the Board of Directors for a second three-year term, the Kingdom......
His Majesty King Mohammed VI has long praised the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline, emphasizing its potential to foster African development and improve the living standards of the continent’s population. Morocco is set to begin the process of launching tenders for the pipeline in 2025, marking a significant......
In a significant move that could reshape the global spreads industry, Teralys, a subsidiary of Moroccan royal holding company Al Mada, has announced its acquisition of Italian agro-industrial group Nutkao for €450 million. This strategic purchase positions Teralys as a formidable competitor to established......
Strengthening Connections Through Trade, Investment, and Education Morocco's strategic engagement with Ghana exemplifies the potential for deepening intra-African partnerships beyond colonial legacies like artificial borders and linguistic divides. This relationship traces back to the post-independence......
