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EU-backed Nador West Med port challenges Spanish maritime dominance

Brussels has allocated over €300 million to fund Morocco’s Nador West Med (NWM), a strategic deep-water port near the Strait of Gibraltar, triggering alarm among Spanish ports. Modeled after the successful Tanger Med, the €730 million project is set to begin operations by 2030, positioning......

Hautes-Alpes: Dutch man dies in 20-meter hang-gliding fall during competition

A 65-year-old Dutch man tragically died on Sunday, August 17, 2025, during a hang-gliding competition in the Hautes-Alpes region of southeastern France, local firefighters confirmed. Fatal accident caused by strong winds The accident occurred when the man’s glider detached mid-flight, reportedly......

Société Générale exits Mauritania as French banks retreat from Africa

Société Générale’s latest divestment in Africa A consortium of investors, including Enko Capital and Oronte, has finalized the acquisition of Société Générale’s Mauritanian retail banking subsidiary. Announced on Monday, this move marks......

Cement market: Growth in sales amid regulatory reform

The Moroccan cement sector recorded a significant rise in sales during July, while undergoing major changes in its competitive landscape. These changes were driven by new actions initiated by the Competition Council. According to the Professional Cement Manufacturers Association (APC), member companies......

Fuel giants dominate Morocco’s market with MAD 2.3 billion profit in 2024

Morocco’s fuel distribution market remains under the tight control of nine major companies, which collectively generated a net profit of MAD 2.3 billion ($230 million) in 2024, according to a newly released report from the Competition Council. Despite signs of market diversification, these distributors......

Moroccan produce success sparks discontent among Spanish farmers

As Moroccan fruit and vegetable exports surge in the Spanish market, discontent is rising among Spanish farmers who feel increasingly threatened by what they describe as unfair competition. In the greenhouses of Andalusia, a sense of frustration grows as shipments from Morocco climb steadily. In just......

Moroccans question rising fuel prices despite global oil drop

Global oil prices have seen a significant decline since April, yet Moroccans are feeling little relief at the pump. Amid growing frustration, many blame the government, particularly Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, who is also the founder of Afriquia, one of Morocco’s largest fuel distributors. Global......

French wholesaler sentenced for mislabeling imported fruits as French produce

A wholesaler in Dordogne, France, has been handed a one-year suspended sentence and a €50,000 fine for falsely labeling imported fruits as French products. The fruits, primarily sourced from Morocco, Portugal, and the Netherlands, included raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, chestnuts, and kiwis,......

Morocco urges small shopkeepers to embrace digital payments to combat retail competition

Morocco’s government is calling on neighborhood shopkeepers, known locally as moul hanout, to adopt digital payment systems in response to mounting competition from retail giants. Secretary of State to the Minister of Industry, Omar Hjira, emphasized the need for these small businesses to modernize,......

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