Moroccan banks seize the lead as European giants exit Africa
In less than two decades, the banking landscape of sub-Saharan Africa has been redrawn. European giants, once dominant across the region, are steadily retreating,...
Morocco overtakes South Africa in car production, eyes one million units
On July 16, Stellantis broke ground on an expansion of the Kenitra industrial zone, a move that could further cement Morocco’s dominance in African...
Global payment giant OpenWay enters North Africa with Moroccan bank deal
A major Moroccan bank is preparing to overhaul its systems through a new partnership with OpenWay, a global leader in payment solutions. While the...
Enko Capital and Oronte take over Société Générale’s mauritanian arm
Société Générale has officially wrapped up its operations in Mauritania. The French banking group has sold its entire stake in Société Générale Mauritanie to...
Casablanca stock exchange tightens grip on North African markets
Casablanca’s stock exchange has widened its lead over other North African markets, cementing Morocco’s dominance in regional market capitalization. According to the latest African...
Moroccan diplomat Mohamed Belaiche reappointed to lead AU mission in Sudan
Mohamed Belaiche will continue leading the African Union’s liaison office in Sudan, following his reappointment announced by Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, Chair of the AU...
UNESCO, UM6P & OCP launch $6M initiative to power Africa’s knowledge-led future
The Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), UNESCO, and the OCP Foundation have deepened their joint commitment to Africa with a new $6 million cooperation...
Morocco secures three spots in Africa’s Top 10 most influential banks
Financial Afrik has just released its 2025 list of the most influential banks across Africa, spotlighting the institutions shaping the continent’s financial future. This...
Morocco’s legal firms rise to the top in Africa’s business law rankings
Morocco is gaining significant ground in Africa’s legal landscape, according to the 2025 edition of the Africa Business+ rankings. Eight Moroccan law firms have...
Zuma’s surprising turn: supporting Moroccan sovereignty in the Sahara
In a move that marks a significant shift in South African foreign policy, Jacob Zuma has thrown his full support behind Morocco’s autonomy plan...