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Sidi Ould Tah elected president of African Development Bank

The Mauritanian economist Sidi Ould Tah has been elected president of the African Development Bank (AfDB) with 76.18% of the votes. The election took place on Thursday during the institution’s annual meetings in Abidjan. Ould Tah prevailed after three rounds of voting, defeating Zambian Samuel......

Morocco's OCP Group reports $2.18 billion in Q1 2025 revenues

Morocco’s OCP Group has announced that its revenues reached $2.18 billion in the first quarter of 2025, an increase from $1.95 billion recorded during the same period last year. In a recent statement, the group detailed that its gross profit rose to $1.5 billion, up from $1.27 billion. Meanwhile,......

Glovo faces antitrust scrutiny in Morocco's food delivery market

The Competition Council of Morocco has officially notified GlovoApp Morocco of several grievances regarding alleged anticompetitive practices in the digital food ordering and delivery platform market. The notification follows an investigation initiated by the Council’s self-referral decision number......

Spain's proposed 100% tax on foreign property buyers sparks legal concerns

Following Spain's announcement of a proposed 100 percent tax on property purchases by non-EU non-residents, legal and real estate experts are raising significant concerns regarding its viability and legality. The initiative, spearheaded by the Socialist-led government, aims to curb foreign speculation......

Spain's proposed 100% tax: A double-edged sword for non-EU home buyers

A draft law proposing a 100 percent tax on non-EU, non-resident home buyers in Spain has sparked significant controversy and confusion. This initiative, introduced by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, aims to curb what he describes as "foreign speculation" in the property market.......

U.S. court blocks Trump's sweeping tariffs: A pivotal legal decision

A U.S. federal court has delivered a significant blow to President Donald Trump's economic agenda by blocking his sweeping tariffs, a central feature of his trade policy. The Court of International Trade ruled that the emergency powers invoked by the White House did not grant the president unilateral......

Morocco's ambitious $1.2 billion bid to host Formula 1

Morocco is positioning itself to re-enter the arena of Formula 1 racing with an ambitious $1.2 billion project near Tangier. This initiative aims to end the continent's 32-year absence from the sport, as the last Formula 1 race on African soil took place in 1993. The proposed development is located......

Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire join forces to enhance agricultural education

The African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI), a Moroccan non-profit research and development organization based in Benguerir, has forged a partnership with Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Technical Education, Vocational Training, and Apprenticeship. This collaboration seeks to enhance agricultural......

Morocco enhances vehicle import rules for diaspora during Operation Marhaba 2025

Morocco’s Customs Administration has unveiled significant simplifications for vehicle imports as part of Operation Marhaba 2025, a program designed to facilitate the return of Moroccans living abroad during the summer months. 90% tax reduction for senior citizens Moroccans aged 60 and older,......

Euro's potential rise amid shifting global economic landscape

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde recently underscored a significant transformation in the global economic order, one that has relied heavily on the leadership of the United States and the dominance of the US dollar. Speaking at the Hertie School in Berlin, she articulated concerns over......

Catalonian delegation embarks on three-day economic mission to Morocco

A delegation of Catalonian business leaders and officials begins a three-day economic mission to Morocco today. The visit, running from May 27 to 29, aims to strengthen economic and commercial relations between the northeastern Spanish region and the North African country. The mission is organized by......

OCP and SACE forge €365 million green financing partnership

OCP Group has officially announced a groundbreaking €365 million financing agreement with Italy’s export credit agency, SACE. This notable arrangement marks the first of its kind under OCP’s Green Finance Framework and represents a pioneering collaboration guaranteed by SACE’s......

Spain proposes hefty tax on foreign property buyers

Since the local Spain broke the news that the Spanish government has lodged a draft bill to charge non-EU, non-resident home buyers a 100 percent tax, there have been doubts about how much this tax would truly amount to. The Socialist government of Pedro Sánchez last week presented a draft law......