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Australian mining giant Rio Tinto has secured a $1.175 billion financing package from four international lenders to support the development of its Rincon lithium project in Salta province, Argentina. The funding comes from the International Finance Corporation, IDB Invest, Export Finance Australia, and......

Belgium blocks EU plan to use frozen Russian assets as bloc opts for joint debt

European Union leaders abandoned a contentious plan to channel frozen Russian assets into aid for Ukraine after Belgium refused to back the measure without sweeping financial safeguards. The decision marked the collapse of months of negotiations and revealed the deep divisions within the bloc over how......

French development agency cuts back funding in Africa In 2025

The French Development Agency (AFD) significantly reduced its financial commitments in Africa in 2025, scaling back its interventions on the continent by nearly one third, according to statements made by its management this week. Despite maintaining an overall investment volume comparable to the previous......

Haytham Eissa appointed as EBRD’s head in Morocco

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced the appointment of Haytham Eissa as its new head in Morocco, succeeding Antoine Salle de Chou. Based in Casablanca, Eissa will oversee the bank’s investments and operations across the country. Commitment to Morocco's......

Tanger Med port invests $500 million to double truck terminal capacity

Tanger Med, Morocco's largest port and a critical logistics hub in the Mediterranean region, has unveiled a $500 million (MAD 5 billion) project to expand its dedicated truck terminal. The initiative aims to double the terminal's capacity, aligning with the surge in Morocco's trade activity,......

Morocco launches WE Finance Code to empower women entrepreneurs

Morocco has taken a bold step in promoting women’s economic empowerment through the launch of the WE Finance Code initiative. Spearheaded by Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the initiative aims to......

EBRD invests $25 million in Dislog Group to bolster Moroccan economy

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a significant $25 million equity investment aimed at supporting Dislog Group in Morocco. This strategic financing initiative seeks to fortify the company’s capital structure while advancing its mergers and acquisitions strategy,......

IFC invests $135 million in Holmarcom Finance Company to boost growth

Holmarcom Group and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have successfully established a strategic partnership, marking IFC's acquisition of an 18.62% minority stake in Holmarcom Finance Company (HFC) for MAD 1.35 billion ($135 million). This collaboration comes on the heels of Holmarcom’s......

African forum on agricultural investment focuses on innovation and long-term growth

Benguerir has emerged as a pivotal location for Africa’s agricultural visionaries this week, hosting the third edition of the African Forum on Investment in Agricultural Value Chains. This event highlights innovation and investment as essential tools for sustainable transformation within the continent's......

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