Opinion
Morocco’s increasing economic foothold across Africa
From fertilizer to furniture, Morocco’s presence across the continent is rapidly expanding, driven by shared language and historical ties,
Economics
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Morocco
Morocco’s stock market surges in early 2025
The first quarter of 2025 saw Morocco’s stock exchange surge, driven by soaring trading volumes and a renewed push
Sahel
Sahel states chart risky path after exit from Ecowas
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso are navigating an uncertain transition after their official departure from Ecowas, West Africa’s main
Tunisia
Tunisia holds key rate at 7.5% as inflation eases
Tunisia’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate at 7.5% on Wednesday, maintaining March’s cut—the first
Morocco
Morocco’s argan forests face crisis amid growing global demand
Argan oil, once a local staple, is now a prized global cosmetic. But its booming popularity is threatening the very
Tunisia
Tunisia’s tourism up 11% in first half of 2025
Tunisia welcomed more than 4.3 million international visitors in the first half of 2025, an 11% increase compared to
Algeria
Algeria bans all crypto activities
Algeria has officially banned all activities related to cryptocurrency - including ownership, trading, mining, and promotion, according to a report
Algeria
Lebanese President visits Algeria to boost bilateral ties
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun arrived in Algiers Tuesday for a two-day state visit—his country’s first presidential trip to
Algeria
Italy and Algeria considering joint billion-dollar DRI production plant
Italian Electroside Consortium for Pre-Reduced Iron (CEIP Scarl) and Algeria’s Copresud are looking to develop a feasibility study for
Morocco
Morocco’s grain imports hit record high
According to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), due to prolonged drought, Morocco’s cereal harvest is expected
Egypt
IMF flags Egypt’s military-dominated economy as a key obstacle to reform
In its fourth review of Egypt’s $8 billion loan program released earlier this month, the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Morocco
Revolut eyes Morocco in North Africa expansion drive
Revolut, Europe’s largest digital bank, is preparing to enter the Moroccan market, appointing Amine Berrada to lead local operations,
Sahel
Sahel alliance accelerates plans for new regional bank
Finance ministers from the Alliance of Sahel States — Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger — agreed in Niamey to fast-track capital release