Microsoft has reportedly announced the closure of its Lagos Innovation Centre, this move is likely influenced by Nigeria’s economic reality, sources say. Microsoft may have taken a business decision to …
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Chinese Copper Producer Hailiang to Open New Plant in Morocco
by Editorby EditorZhejiang Hailiang Co., a Chinese-based producer of copper tubes and rods, has announced plans to invest $288 million in building a manufacturing plant in Morocco. According to a report from …
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Morocco, Pakistan Aim to Boost Trade Through Direct Flights, Collaboration
by Editorby EditorIn a recent meeting at the Federation House in Islamabad, Pakistan, Atif Ikram Sheikh, the President of the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), stressed the importance …
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King Mohammed VI Highlights Significance of Atlantic Initiative
by Editorby EditorKing Mohammed VI emphasised the importance of Morocco’s Atlantic initiative, which aims to enhance regional integration by providing landlocked Sahel countries with access to the Atlantic and global trade. This …
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U.S. Firm Iozera commits $500 Million to Data Centre, AI Hub in Morocco
by Editorby EditorTech startup Iozera, based in the United States, has revealed intentions to establish a $500 Million, 386 MW Data Center and artificial intelligence centre in the city of Tetouan in …
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Shell to divest its South Africa’s downstream business
by Editorby EditorShell will discontinue its downstream operations in South Africa by selling its shares in a local company, marking the end of 120 years of activity in the region. The company …
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Sweden’s Trelleborg joins Morocco’s Growing Aerospace Sector
by Editorby EditorSweden’s Trelleborg group has pledged to invest €11 million in its plant to be set up in Morocco’s aerospace industrial zone, located in Casablanca suburbs, which are housing facilities of …
Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has ordered police to tighten border security to control tobacco smugglers who sell the crop to neighbouring countries for better prices. However, analysts and some farmers …
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Calls mount on Tunisian president to mend ties with Morocco
by Editorby EditorThe vassalization of Tunisia by Algeria continues to draw criticism among the Tunisian political class. Recently Neji Jelloul, a political party leader, called on Tunisian authorities to safeguard the country’s …
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France takes significant steps to support Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara
by Editorby EditorFrance is gradually tilting towards an outright recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara territory where it said Paris is ready to back Morocco’s investments. The position to back Morocco’s …