Morocco has secured its position as Africa's most attractive investment destination, according to the Amadeus Institute's 2024 Africa Attractiveness and Stability Indices. The North African nation achieved a commanding score of 77.45 in attractiveness and 76.04 in stability, placing it first......
In a notable shift in Mediterranean fishing dynamics, Morocco's coastal and artisanal fishing sector has experienced significant changes through November 2024, according to recent data from the National Fisheries Office (ONP). While fishing volumes have declined, the overall market value has shown......
Spanish energy retailer Factorenergia has announced the establishment of a 50-50 joint venture with a local partner in Morocco, positioning itself to capitalize on the country’s energy market as it moves towards liberalization. This expansion is part of the company's ongoing international growth......
In a recent report, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has highlighted South Africa and Morocco's dominant positions in African coal consumption, with both nations maintaining significant usage despite shifting energy landscapes. South Africa remains the continent's primary coal consumer,......
The Moroccan government has unveiled a comprehensive wage and tax reform package set to take effect in 2025, aimed at boosting purchasing power and stimulating domestic consumption amid inflationary pressures. Starting January 1, 2025, the guaranteed minimum interprofessional wage (SMIG) will increase......
Europa Oil & Gas has announced a significant oil discovery in Morocco's Agadir Basin, with estimated reserves of 1 billion tons within the Inzegane permit area. The discovery site, spanning 11,220 square kilometers near Tarfaya, Sidi Ifni, and Tan-Tan, places Morocco in a strategic position for......
The Souss-Massa region has witnessed a significant milestone in cooperative development through the successful conclusion of the "Grow & Pitch" program, a collaborative initiative between the European Investment Bank (EIB), European Union (EU), and Bank of Africa, in partnership with the......
Thomas Reilly, the former British ambassador to Morocco, has returned to the North African nation in a pivotal role as a senior consultant for Euros/Agency Africa. Tasked with guiding the group’s strategic growth, Reilly will focus on geopolitical analysis, government relations, and international......
The General Tax Directorate (DGI) has published the 2025 General Tax Code (CGI), which introduces important updates to the 2024 edition. These revisions are in line with the changes introduced by the Finance Law No. 60-24. The new CGI is structured into three volumes, each addressing different aspects......
Morocco's inflation rate is projected to decline significantly, reaching a five-year low of 1% in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), the country's central bank. This marks a substantial improvement from the 6.1% rate recorded in 2023. Core inflation, excluding volatile......
French construction group Nouvelles Générations d’Entrepreneurs (NGE) has announced its successful bid for Lot 3 of Morocco’s high-speed rail expansion project, linking Kenitra and Marrakech. This marks the company’s first railway contract in the country and aligns with......
Trelleborg, a Swedish manufacturer of industrial machinery, commenced the construction of a new aerospace sealing systems factory in Nouaceur, a region in northwestern Morocco. The $10.2 million project is expected to create 150 to 200 jobs and aligns with Morocco's broader goals to integrate further......
Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib, has called for meticulous financial planning ahead of Morocco’s co-hosting of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Speaking during the bank’s quarterly board meeting, Jouahri emphasized the importance of fostering sustainable economic growth and warned......
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