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Only a small share of Africa’s digital services circulates within the continent. Around 5% of these services are traded between African countries, while most exports flow to Europe and North America. This imbalance framed discussions at GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech, where policymakers and industry experts examined regulatory barriers......
BCP Group signed two agreements at GITEX Africa in Marrakech focused on expanding access to higher education for African students and accelerating the digital transformation of its banking operations. The first agreement involves the International University of Rabat and Banque Centrale Populaire International. It aims to make Moroccan higher......
Visa, Zazu, and Chari have introduced a fully digital business account for entrepreneurs and small companies in Morocco, marking a shift toward faster and more accessible financial services for SMEs. The solution allows users to open a professional account online in about 10 minutes, removing the paperwork and delays commonly associated with......
Morocco’s Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication and Huawei Morocco have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop the country’s gaming industry and strengthen its digital ecosystem. The agreement was concluded during GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech. Minister Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid and Huawei Morocco CEO David Li formalized......
Orange Maroc presented a series of artificial intelligence and connectivity solutions at GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech, positioning data control, cybersecurity, and network performance at the center of its strategy. The operator used the event to demonstrate new use cases combining generative AI, sovereign data infrastructure, and advanced......
Morocco is advancing its digital transformation agenda at a faster pace than initially planned, according to Aziz Akhannouch, who described the shift as a central pillar of public policy. Speaking at the opening of GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech, the head of government said the country has moved from fragmented digital initiatives to a unified......
ABA Technology and Atos have signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate the deployment of a sovereign artificial intelligence platform across Africa, marking a step toward scaling locally developed AI systems in regulated and complex environments. The agreement, signed during GITEX Africa in Marrakech, establishes a framework for......
Morocco’s telecom operator Maroc Telecom held talks with the European Commission on digital sovereignty during GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech, highlighting shared priorities on infrastructure security and data governance. The meeting brought together Maroc Telecom CEO Mohamed Benchaaboun and European Commission Executive Vice President......
The European Union and Morocco have launched a digital dialogue aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation in technology and innovation, marking a new phase in their long standing partnership. The initiative was announced during GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech by Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni and Henna Virkkunen. The move coincides with the......
Artificial intelligence is reshaping global power structures, Morocco’s ambassador to the United Nations Omar Hilale said during a keynote at GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech, urging stronger international cooperation to prevent widening global inequalities. Hilale framed AI as more than a technological tool, describing it as a driver......
Morocco has introduced a national program to accelerate the digital transformation of its handicrafts sector, aiming to improve competitiveness and expand market access for artisans. The initiative was announced in Rabat by Lahcen Essaadi during GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech. It forms part of a broader roadmap to modernize the sector and......
Moroccan telecom operator inwi has deployed the country’s first private 5G network dedicated to industrial use, marking a new phase in Morocco’s digital transformation. The announcement was made during GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech. The network will serve a 52 hectare industrial site in the Oriental region, one of the largest......
Women working across Morocco’s technology sector took center stage on the first day of GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech, focusing on career development, leadership gaps, and the evolving demands of the industry. The “Women in Tech Morocco” panel gathered founders and executives to discuss how professionals move from education......
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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”
Tuesday 31 March 2026 - 10:03
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Iran under the lens
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AFCON 2025: Morocco at the heart of African football
Friday 19 December 2025 - 11:16
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Walaw at the Heart of the Mawazine Festival – Rhythms of the World 2025
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