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Yahya Abdallah appointed to helm Novartis operations in North Africa

Novartis Pharma Maroc has appointed Yahya Abdallah as the country president for its operations in Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria (MTA). Based in Casablanca, Abdallah will oversee the company’s strategic initiatives across these three markets as Morocco advances significant healthcare reforms aimed......

Morocco's automotive production boosts regional growth in 2024

In 2024, Morocco's automotive production saw a significant increase of 12%, reaching nearly 500,000 vehicles. This surge played a crucial role in offsetting a decline in production in Iran, contributing to an overall 0.4% growth in vehicle production across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)......

Morocco leads North Africa in 2025 economic freedom index

Morocco has emerged as the top-ranking country in North Africa according to the 2025 Economic Freedom Index, published by the Heritage Institute. The nation secured the 86th position globally, achieving a score of 60.3. Within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Morocco ranks seventh out......

UK travel advisory flags 69 high-risk destinations, including Algeria

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued travel advisories for 69 countries, warning citizens against visiting certain regions due to safety concerns. Among the countries flagged are Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt, with Algeria receiving heightened attention due to......

Morocco’s trade ties with Turkiye deepen as imports surge in 2025

Morocco’s imports from Turkiye surged to $225.3 million in January 2025, highlighting the North African nation’s growing role as a key market for Turkish exports. According to data from the Turkish Exporters Council, this marks a significant milestone, solidifying Morocco’s position......

Morocco joins key customs summit in Cairo to shape regional trade strategies

The 61st Meeting of Customs Directors General from North Africa, Near and Middle East convened in Cairo on Sunday, bringing together key customs authorities from across the region. The gathering, hosted by the Arab League General Secretariat in collaboration with Jordan's Customs Administration,......

Strategic Morocco-Mauritania highway nears completion with 95% progress

A major transportation infrastructure project connecting Es-Semara to the Mauritanian border has reached over 95% completion, marking a significant milestone in regional connectivity. The 93-kilometer highway project, comprising routes RN17 and RN17B and passing through Amgala and Tifariti communes,......

Archeological breakthrough unveils North Africa’s protohistoric past

Archaeologists led by Professor Youssef Bokbot of the National Institute of Archaeological Sciences and Heritage (INSAP) have uncovered the Maghreb's first known protohistoric village at the Kach Kouch site in the province of Tetouan, Morocco. This groundbreaking discovery, published on February......

Morocco and Mauritania forge historic power grid partnership to enhance regional energy security

Morocco and Mauritania have taken a significant step forward in their bilateral cooperation by signing a groundbreaking electrical interconnection agreement in Nouakchott. The accord, signed by Morocco's National Office for Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) Director General Tarik Hamane and Mauritanian......