Bank Al-Maghrib becomes 17th member of Africa’s cross-border payment system
Morocco’s central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib, has officially joined the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System, better known as PAPSS. With this move, Morocco becomes the...
Morocco sets sights on becoming Africa’s AI leader
As Morocco gears up to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, the country is quietly laying the groundwork to establish itself as a leader...
Algerian court upholds prison sentence for Boualem Sansal amid diplomatic tensions
An Algerian appeals court has upheld a five-year prison sentence against Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, deepening an already tense diplomatic rift between Algeria and...
French journalist Christophe Gleizes jailed in Algeria over football report
A French freelance journalist known for his in-depth reporting on the intersection of sports and politics has been sentenced to seven years in prison...
Morocco pushes for stronger transport links with Turkey to bridge Africa and Eurasia
Morocco has made clear its ambition to deepen its transport ties with Turkey, emphasizing a strategic push to better connect Africa to major Turkish...
How Morocco is becoming the gateway between Africa and America
As global fault lines continue to shift and new economic alliances emerge, Morocco is positioning itself as a key player in redefining the balance...
Maroc Telecom secures $400M to boost 4G in Chad and Mali
Maroc Telecom has secured a major financial boost to expand its operations in Chad and Mali, thanks to a long-term partnership with the International...
Morocco and Rwanda deepen military ties with new defense pact
Morocco and Rwanda have taken a significant step toward deepening their defense partnership. On Wednesday, Abdeltif Loudyi, Morocco’s Minister Delegate to the Head of...
Morocco leads African push for ocean sustainability at UN summit
The coastal city of Nice is set to host the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC-3) from June 9 to 13, providing a major...
Seven Moroccan firms among Africa’s fastest growing (Financial Times)
Seven Moroccan companies have made it onto this year’s list of Africa’s fastest-growing businesses, compiled by the Financial Times in collaboration with Statista. Their...