Thursday 26 March 2026 - 11:28
Major blue-chip firms rushed to lock in funding during brief market lulls as the US-Iran conflict disrupts global bond markets and drives up borrowing costs. Danone led a wave of European bond issuances Wednesday with a three-tranche deal. It drew over 6.5 billion euros in orders for euro-denominated portions and more than 1.5 billion pounds......
BNP Paribas has taken a significant step toward exiting Morocco, reclassifying its subsidiary BMCI and related entities as assets held for sale in its 2025 annual financial report. The move follows the opening of exclusive talks with Moroccan conglomerate Holmarcom over the sale of BNP Paribas's 67% stake in the Banque Marocaine pour le......
Marrakech is preparing to host its first comedy festival from June 4 to 6, 2026, as the Marrakech Comedy Festival makes its inaugural appearance at the Palais des Congrès. The three-day event aims to position the city as an international hub for French-language and Arabic-language comedy, bringing together comedians from both traditions......
Attijariwafa Bank, Morocco's largest financial institution and one of Africa's biggest lenders, is exploring an equity investment in Paris-based artificial intelligence startup Mistral AI, according to Africa Intelligence. The bank, controlled by Al Mada, the holding company of Morocco's royal family, is examining the potential......
European stock markets opened higher on Wednesday, boosted by optimism over a potential resolution to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Investor sentiment improved following recent statements from U.S. officials, who outlined a 15-point peace plan reportedly shared with Iran. In early trading, Paris’ CAC 40 index rose 1.32%,......
French industrial gases company Air Liquide has announced plans to redistribute helium supplies from different regions worldwide in response to a short-term shortage linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. A company executive explained that recent disruptions affecting natural gas production have led to reduced helium availability,......
A major cybersecurity breach in France has exposed the personal data of approximately 774,000 students and former students, according to the National Center for University and School Services (Cnous). The compromised information originated from a government platform used to schedule appointments for student services, including housing assistance,......
Cloudflare sharply increased its use of geo blocking in late 2025, restricting access to 2,791 domains in the second half of the year, according to its latest transparency report. The figure marks a nearly ninefold rise compared with the 308 domains blocked during the same period in 2024, reflecting growing regulatory pressure on internet......
The Bank of France has reported a significant one-off financial gain of around $15 billion following the modernization of its gold reserves. The increase in value was largely driven by strong global gold prices and a strategic upgrade of its holdings. Over the past years, the central bank has gradually replaced older or non-standard gold......
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to travel to France this Friday to participate in a meeting of G7 foreign ministers, where discussions will focus on rising tensions linked to the conflict involving Iran. The gathering marks Rubio’s first international trip since the escalation that followed joint military actions by the United......
French prosecutors have requested an 18-years prison sentence for Tariq Ramadan in a high-profile trial held in Paris. The case, conducted behind closed doors, concerns allegations involving three women and has drawn significant public attention. According to judicial sources, the prosecution also called for an arrest warrant due to the defendant’s......
Economic activity across the eurozone slowed sharply in March, with private sector growth nearly stalling as rising energy costs and supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict weighed on demand and business confidence. Preliminary data from S and P Global showed the HCOB eurozone composite PMI fell to 50.5 in March from 51.9 in......
Russia’s central bank has reduced its gold holdings to the lowest level in four years after selling roughly 500,000 troy ounces in early 2026, as mounting fiscal pressure and declining energy revenues weigh on the country’s finances. Data released by the Bank of Russia shows reserves fell to 74.3 million troy ounces as of March......
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
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Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
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AFCON 2025: Morocco at the heart of African football
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