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Morocco promotes inclusive growth through energy and smart technologies

Morocco is setting its sights on inclusive development by leveraging its energy sector and advancing smart technologies. Speaking in Casablanca at Elec Expo, EneR Event, and Tronica Expo 2025, Omar Hejira, Secretary of State to the Minister of Industry and Trade, emphasized the need to enhance the electricity sector's social impact. The......

German chancellor criticizes US President for skipping G20 summit in South Africa

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz sharply criticized US President Donald Trump on Sunday for choosing not to attend the G20 summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the meeting, Merz said he believed Washington’s absence was a poor decision, although ultimately a matter for the US government. Merz......

G20 summit in Johannesburg spotlights Africa’s role in global leadership

For the first time in history, the Group of Twenty (G20) summit convened on African soil, hosted by South Africa in Johannesburg. The two-day event, held at the Nasrec Expo Centre, marked the conclusion of South Africa’s presidency under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.” This milestone summit sought to enhance......

South Africa hosts ambitious G20 summit focused on climate and debt despite US boycott

The 2025 G20 summit in Johannesburg marked the first time the gathering was held on African soil, with leaders from 18 of the world's major economies convening despite a US boycott. The United States, led by President Donald Trump, chose not to participate, citing unsubstantiated claims of racial persecution in South Africa, a move broadly......

Diplomatic rift overshadows historic G20 summit in South Africa

World leaders gathered in Johannesburg for the first-ever G20 summit held on African soil, a historic milestone for the continent. However, the event was soon overshadowed by a diplomatic rift as the United States announced a boycott, marking an unprecedented absence from one of the world's leading economic forums. Former President Donald......

G20 billionaires' wealth gains could end global poverty amid inequality and debt crises

Billionaires in the G20 countries earned a staggering $2.2 trillion in 2024, an amount that surpasses the $1.65 trillion needed to lift 3.8 billion people out of poverty worldwide, according to a report by Oxfam released ahead of the G20 summit in Johannesburg. The combined wealth......

Moroccan real estate firm EKTAR secures $100 million for luxury housing project

EKTAR, a leading Moroccan real estate investment firm, has successfully raised over MAD 1 billion ($100 million) in its inaugural fundraising round, partnering with family offices and institutional investors. The funds will be used to develop a premium residential project featuring ELIE SAAB-branded homes, marking a defining moment for Morocco’s......

Morocco sets record with 1,200 tons of lemon exports to UK

Morocco has achieved an unprecedented milestone in its lemon exports to the United Kingdom, shipping 1,200 tons between November 2024 and August 2025. This record-breaking achievement, valued at MAD 9.6 million ($920,000), reflects a 40-fold increase compared to the previous season, according to EastFruit. Remarkably, this volume surpasses......

Morocco’s grapefruit exports soar as Canada’s demand drives record growth

Morocco has achieved a remarkable milestone in the global grapefruit market, doubling its exports to Canada to 1,500 tonnes and generating $1.67 million during the 2024–2025 season. This success solidifies Morocco’s growing presence in a market that has been in long-term decline. According to EastFruit, the Canadian market now......

Trump cancels U.S. participation in G20 Summit in South Africa over “Human Rights Concerns”

President Donald Trump announced on Friday that no U.S. government official will attend the upcoming G20 Summit in South Africa, citing what he described as “ongoing human rights abuses” in the country. In a statement shared on Truth Social, Trump condemned the decision to host the summit in South......

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