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Morocco’s startups show resilience as MENA funding drops 77%

Despite a sharp decline in regional startup funding, Morocco’s ecosystem has remained stable, securing its fourth-place position in the MENA region. The North African country raised $12.3 million across three deals in October, nearly matching its September performance of $13 million, even as overall......

Morocco's ports manage 95% of foreign trade as global ranking improves

Morocco’s 14 international ports handle the vast majority of the country’s foreign trade, accounting for 95% of overall exchanges, according to Minister of Equipment and Water Nizar Baraka. Speaking during a parliamentary session at the House of Councillors, Baraka highlighted the strong......

Unemployment rate rises slightly to 7.7% in France in the third quarter

France’s unemployment rate edged up by 0.1 percentage point to 7.7% in the third quarter of 2025, according to figures released by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) on Thursday. The number of job seekers rose by 44,000, bringing the total to around 2.4 million people......

World Bank urges Morocco to address barriers to women’s economic participation

The World Bank has raised concerns over the sharp decline in women’s participation in Morocco’s labor force, urging comprehensive reforms to address social, structural, and legal barriers limiting their economic contributions. Female labor force participation has dropped from 29% in 2000......

UK unemployment rate rises to 5%, higher than expected ahead of budget

London (AFP) — The unemployment rate in the United Kingdom climbed more sharply than anticipated in the third quarter, reaching 5%, its highest level since early 2021, signaling a slowdown in economic activity just two weeks before the government unveils its much-anticipated budget. According......

Global markets rally as U.S. Senate advances bill to end government shutdown

Global financial markets surged on Monday as investors welcomed progress toward ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Late Sunday night, the Senate advanced a funding bill that could reopen the government and restore federal operations. Global markets respond positively Asian markets......

Iran economist warns inflation could exceed 60% as poverty deepens

A senior Iranian economist has warned that inflation could surpass 60% by March 2026, as the country faces an intensifying economic crisis driven by sanctions, mismanagement, and soaring consumer prices. Morteza Afghah, a professor of economics at Ahvaz University, told Khabar Online that Iran is on......

Morocco’s tourism revenues hit MAD 100 billion in first nine months of 2025

Morocco is steadily affirming its position as one of the region’s premier travel destinations, with tourism revenues reaching MAD 100 billion in the first nine months of 2025. The country welcomed 15 million visitors during this period, signaling robust growth in the sector. Data from the Foreign......

Washington accuses Beijing of making a “Mistake” by restricting rare earth exports

The United States has criticized China’s decision to impose export restrictions on rare earth materials, calling it a “strategic mistake” that exposes Beijing’s use of its dominance in this crucial sector as a political tool. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said......

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