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Morocco's commitment to the African continental free trade area shines at CEA session

During the 57th session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development held in Addis Ababa, Moroccan Minister of Industry and Commerce, Riyad Mezzour, reaffirmed Morocco's unwavering commitment to the......

Uncovering the drug tunnel connecting Ceuta and Morocco

Spanish and Moroccan authorities are engaged in a thorough investigation of a recently discovered tunnel used for drug trafficking between Ceuta and Morocco. This operation, dubbed Operation Hades, is a collaborative effort by the Spanish Civil Guard and Moroccan security forces, aimed at dismantling......

Morocco's strategic role in revitalizing the African Union's Economic Council

Morocco’s leadership of the African Union's Economic, Social, and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) has been marked by unprecedented achievements and forward-looking strategies that had a tangible impact on the ground, according to Khalid Boudali, who recently completed his four-year term at the helm......

Morocco probes steel wire imports amid claims of market dumping

The Moroccan Ministry of Industry and Trade has initiated an anti-dumping investigation concerning galvanized steel wire imports from Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The move follows complaints lodged by local companies, which argue that these imports are being sold at artificially low prices,......

Morocco Extends Copper Export Control Measures Until 2026

The Moroccan government has decided to extend the pre-authorization system for copper exports until February 18, 2026, according to a circular issued by the Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration (ADII). This decision aims to strengthen oversight of the export of this strategic metal, continuing measures......

Morocco takes the helm of UN Economic Commission for Africa 57th session

Morocco has been unanimously elected to preside over the 57th session of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development. This significant election occurred at the ECA headquarters in Addis Ababa and underscores the growing......

Spain significantly boosts arms exports to Morocco, reaching €21 million in 2024

Spain has substantially increased its arms exports to Morocco, with figures soaring by 1,264.77% in 2024 compared to the previous year. The total value of these exports is now €21 million, up from just €1.5 million in 2023, according to an analysis by the Spanish news outlet OKDiario based......

Morocco's footwear exports to Brazil surge with remarkable growth

Morocco's footwear exports to Brazil have experienced an astounding surge, with sales spiking by 3,300% in February compared to the previous year. This remarkable growth positioned Morocco as one of the top 20 suppliers of shoes to the Latin American market, according to data from the Brazilian Footwear......

Growth in Moroccan wholesale trade signals optimism for early 2025

Moroccan wholesale trade sector sees growth amid challenges for services Morocco’s wholesale trade sector demonstrated resilience in late 2024, with 36% of enterprises reporting an uptick in sales during the fourth quarter, as revealed by a survey conducted by the High Commission for Planning......