China to End Tariffs on 53 African Countries Starting May 1, 2026
16 février 2026China said Saturday it will lift tariffs on all imports from 53 African nations with diplomatic ties, effective May 1.
Corral vs Morocco: End of Written Exchanges, Beginning of Pleadings
14 février 2026The annulment procedure initiated by Morocco against the arbitral award in the Corral Morocco Holdings case has now entered its oral phase before ICSID. In Morocco, the future of the Samir refinery remains closely tied to the outcome of this international arbitration.
Casablanca Shipyard: Competition Council Seized
14 février 2026According to our information, the Competition Council has been approached by one of the bidding groups to investigate the concession process for the future shipyard in Casablanca.
MEGA TENDER: Why RAM Is Taking Its Time
14 février 2026After launching a call for tenders in April 2024 to quadruple its fleet by 2037, Royal Air Maroc remains in negotiations with aircraft manufacturers, according to Médias24. While awaiting the first deliveries from its mega-order scheduled for 2028, the national carrier has opted for interim leasing solutions to sustain its growth trajectory.
Renault Morocco: no transfer of governance to Spain, but a new industrial organization
13 février 2026Following reports suggesting that Renault’s Moroccan factories might be managed jointly with its Spanish sites, Médias24 has confirmed with Renault Morocco that no transfer of governance is under consideration. Instead, the group is introducing a new industrial organization built around regional clusters.
Morocco plans debut on the international debt market in the first half of 2026
12 février 2026Authorized by Parliament to raise up to 60 billion MAD internationally, Morocco is considering a return to the markets—a highly anticipated move, but one that comes in a more unstable global context than in 2025, marked by a weakened dollar, monetary uncertainties, and geopolitical tensions.
Listed banks: results outlook for 2026–2027
12 février 2026Listed banks are entering a period of normalized growth, improving visibility on profits expected by 2026–2027. According to Attijari Global Research, performance paths are set to diverge more sharply, with institutions showing distinct profiles of return, expansion, or stabilization.
Capital raised: 124.4 billion MAD mobilized in 2025, up 17% year-on-year
11 février 2026Moroccan companies raised 124.4 billion dirhams in the capital market in 2025, up from 106.7 billion a year earlier (+17%). The increase reflects sustained reliance on financing instruments—largely debt—in an active market where company profiles shape financial choices.
Report. The song of the “dove” by Aziz Akhannouch, now former head of the RNI
10 février 2026In a room rallied to his cause, Aziz Akhannouch bid farewell to the leadership of the National Rally of Independents. Mohamed Chaouki now takes the reins, but the extraordinary congress that confirmed his election mainly underscored a seamless succession, in a party still largely shaped by the current head of government. A tale of a meticulously planned handover, designed as a springboard toward a leading role in the legislative elections just months away.
The IAEA and OCP launch a strategic partnership based on nuclear technology for the benefit of soils and crops
10 février 2026Often overlooked, nuclear techniques in agriculture are emerging as a key lever to improve soil health and productivity. Partnering with Morocco’s OCP Group under the Atoms4Food initiative, the IAEA is launching a strategic alliance to optimize fertilizer use, enhance crop nutrition and reinforce food systems against climate stress.
Floods and heavy rains: damage to farms, gains for water reserves
10 février 2026After rainfall topping 200 mm, floods swept through several farming regions, destroying crops, livestock and blocking access to land. While the downpours replenished water reserves, experts warn of immediate losses and say agriculture remains ill‑prepared for extreme climate shocks.
From CAN 2025 to the 2030 World Cup: Morocco’s strategic challenge of narrative sovereignty
10 février 2026The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations was an undeniable logistical success, but a silent defeat on the soft power front. Analysis of digital dynamics reveals how Morocco weakened its own international image through a flawed management of the narrative battle.
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