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Morocco advocates for inclusive space development at UN forum

Morocco has called for enhanced international collaboration to ensure space technologies benefit all nations, particularly developing countries, during the 68th session of the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) in Vienna. The country emphasized the need for collective global efforts......

King Mohammed VI congratulates new AfDB president Sidi Ould Tah

King Mohammed VI extended his congratulations to Sidi Ould Tah on his election as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group. In his congratulatory message, the King warmly praised Sidi Ould Tah and wished him success in his important role. The King highlighted that his election reflects......

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 and AfDB enhance partnership for €2.9 billion development projects

Morocco and the African Development Bank are strengthening their strategic collaboration to accelerate key development initiatives through an ambitious portfolio review of €2.9 billion in structural investments. This review aims to optimize the effectiveness of 32 ongoing projects while ensuring......

Uyoyo Zino Edosio: Building Africa's Digital Future

Uyoyo Zino Edosio is not merely a participant in the digital landscape; she is shaping its very foundations. Her mission transcends conventional roles; she is dedicated to transforming Africa’s economic and digital frameworks, ensuring that innovation is accessible to all. At first glance, Edosio's......

Mastercard's vision: Africa’s digital payments could reach $1.5 trillion by 2030

Africa's digital payments landscape is poised for remarkable growth, with projections indicating a surge to $1.5 trillion by 2030, as highlighted in a recent report commissioned by Mastercard and released by Genesis Analytics. Mastercard is spearheading initiatives aimed at enhancing digital adoption......

The race for the African Development Bank presidency

As the election for the next president of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approaches, set for May 29, 2025, in Abidjan, speculation about the countries supporting the five candidates is intensifying. As of now, the positions of many countries remain unclear, making the race wide open. The five candidates......

Strengthening ties: Morocco and Zambia’s commitment to bilateral cooperation

Morocco is making strides in expanding its diplomatic and economic partnerships across Africa. In a significant meeting held in Rabat, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita welcomed Caleb Fundanga, the special envoy of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema. Fundanga delivered a written message from President......

Ryad Mezzour: Morocco remains committed to the AfCFTA

Morocco remains steadfast in its support for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), reaffirmed by Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour, during the 57th session of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development......