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Combatting Water Scarcity and Food Insecurity: OCP Secures €100m Loan from IFC

In a move poised to have a significant impact on the lives of millions of people across Africa, Morocco's leading phosphate producer, OCP Group, has secured a €100 million loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to combat water scarcity and food insecurity on the continent. This......

Reviving Heritage: Rhamna's Path to Recovery Through Traditional Skills

In the wake of the devastating Al Haouz earthquake that struck Morocco's Rhamna province in September 2023, a wave of resilience is sweeping through the region. Residents are turning to ancestral skills to rebuild their lives and stimulate the local economy, as highlighted in a recent report by the......

Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Venture Approved in Morocco

Groundbreaking Collaboration Between OCP and Fortescue Greenlit by Competition Council The Moroccan Competition Council has officially sanctioned the formation of a pioneering joint venture between OCP Green Energy SA, a subsidiary of Morocco's OCP Group, and Fortescue, an Australian enterprise......

Cultivating Solutions: Africa's Role in Soil Health and Climate Change Mitigation

The African continent, with its rich, rust-colored soil, has long been the cradle of civilizations. Now, a groundbreaking symposium in Morocco is poised to harness this resource for the betterment of our planet's future. The 9th International Symposium on Soil Organic Matter (SOM2024), hosted by......

Forging Sustainable Agricultural Development: ADA and Azur Partners Join Forces

In a significant move toward promoting sustainable and innovative agricultural practices, the Agricultural Development Agency (ADA) and Azur Partners, a leading investment management firm, signed a pivotal agreement on Wednesday in Meknes. The signing took place on the sidelines of the 16th International......

Morocco and FAO Lead the Way in Water Conservation and Food Systems Transformation

In a significant move to protect food security and address water scarcity in Morocco and the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region, the Moroccan government and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) signed a groundbreaking agreement on April 24, 2024. The accord, signed during a conference on......

Morocco and the EU Join Forces to Cultivate a Sustainable Agricultural Future

In a significant step toward fostering a greener agricultural sector, Morocco and the European Union (EU) have signed a €4 million collaboration agreement known as "Ibtikar." This landmark pact, finalized on Tuesday in the historic city of Meknes, promises to revolutionize agricultural......

Hlib Bladi: Centrale Danone's Bold Investment in the Future of Moroccan Dairy Farming

Under the springtime sun in Meknes, at the heart of the International Agriculture Fair of Morocco (SIAM), Centrale Danone unveiled its ambitious new program, "Hlib Bladi," on April 24. More than a simple project, Hlib Bladi represents a bold bet on the future of Moroccan agriculture, particularly......

Strengthening African Collaboration: A Gateway to Sustainable Agriculture

The 33rd Session of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Regional Conference for Africa recently convened to address the imperative need for enhanced cooperation among African nations in fostering sustainable agricultural practices. The primary aim of these discussions was to fortify......