Economy

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......

The World Bank has reinforced its commitment to fostering economic growth and development in the Maghreb region with the appointment of Ahmadou Moustapha Ndiaye as the new Regional Director for the Maghreb and Malta. This strategic move signals an intensified focus on supporting economic reforms and......

Morocco and Senegal have taken a significant step towards strengthening their partnership in the transportation sector. On Thursday, the two nations signed two framework cooperation agreements aimed at boosting railway development, marking a new chapter in their bilateral relations. The agreements were......

In a strategic move to bolster Morocco's economy, Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch has announced a renewed focus on investment and job creation for the second half of his term. Speaking at a Government Council session in Rabat, Akhannouch outlined a vision that balances economic growth with social......

Marsa Maroc, a prominent Moroccan port operator, has achieved significant financial success in the first half of 2024, with revenue increasing by 17% to 2.48 billion Moroccan dirhams (about $247 million USD). This performance exceeded initial projections and was fueled by a 14.5% rise in cargo traffic,......

In a concerning development for Moroccan consumers, lamb prices have skyrocketed to 150 Moroccan dirhams (MAD) per kilogram in various regions across the country. This sharp increase has ignited public outcry and industry concern, as citizens grapple with the possibility that these elevated prices may......

Morocco is spearheading an ambitious initiative to reshape Europe-Africa relations, according to former French Member of the European Parliament Florence Kuntz. In a recent article published by Africapresse.paris, Kuntz highlighted King Mohammed VI's Atlantic initiative as a potential game-changer......

The coastal city of Safi, Morocco, is witnessing a significant transformation in its water management strategy with the launch of a cutting-edge seawater desalination plant. This ambitious project, spearheaded by the OCP Group through its subsidiary OCP Green Water, is set to revolutionize water supply......

Indonesia’s Leading Fertilizer Company Considers Algerian Phosphate Investments Amid Global Market Competition PT Pupuk Indonesia, a major player in the global fertilizer industry, is exploring investment opportunities in Algeria's phosphate sector, according to recent reports from Algerian......

Morocco's agricultural sector has achieved a remarkable milestone during the 2023-2024 season, with blueberry exports reaching unprecedented levels. According to a report from EastFruit, the North African nation has set a new record in blueberry shipments, marking a robust expansion in both volume......

The European Union's demand for Moroccan tomatoes has experienced a noticeable dip this season, with imports from the North African nation dropping by 6.8% compared to the previous year. This decline follows a record high in Moroccan tomato imports to the EU in 2022, marking the steepest decline......

Morocco's recent economic boom, fueled by foreign investments and infrastructure projects, is masking growing concerns about uneven wealth distribution across the country. As urban centers and high-tech sectors flourish, there's a risk that rural areas and vulnerable populations may be left behind......

A significant proportion of knowledge-workers in India anticipate job displacement due to artificial intelligence (AI) within the next five years, according to a recent study. A groundbreaking report from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has unveiled profound concerns among India's......