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IMF raises 2026 global growth forecast amid AI investment surge

The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its global growth projection for 2026 to 3.3 percent, crediting a surge in artificial intelligence investments and easing trade tensions for bolstering an economy showing unexpected resilience amid lingering political uncertainties. This marks a 0.2 percentage......

Morocco to revise 2026 budget with stronger focus on health and education

Morocco’s government will revise its upcoming national budget to prioritize spending on health and education, aiming to address deep-rooted social disparities and respond to growing public discontent. The announcement comes after weeks of nationwide protests led by young Moroccans demanding better......

IMF delegation to visit Beirut at the end of September for reform talks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that a mission of its experts will travel to Lebanon at the end of September to continue discussions on a “comprehensive reform program” aimed at reviving the country’s economy, which has been in deep crisis since 2019. During a press......

Joseph Aoun signs key banking reform and two additional laws

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun officially signed three new laws into effect on Thursday, including a crucial piece of legislation aimed at reforming and restructuring the country's struggling banking sector. The laws were originally passed by the Lebanese Parliament on July 31, 2025. The banking......

Morocco among Africa’s top debtors, faces growing external risks

Morocco has emerged as the fourth most indebted country in Africa, with external debt reaching $45.65 billion in 2023, according to a report by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). The report, titled “State of Play of Debt Burden in Africa and the Caribbean," highlights Morocco’s......

Ageing population: What you should know about Morocco’s demographic shift

Morocco, like many nations worldwide, is experiencing a significant demographic transition characterized by an ageing population, declining birth rates, and notable social and economic implications. The latest census data reveals that the country’s population has surpassed 37 million, with the......

Morocco's Economic Growth Projected at 3.9% for 2025

Morocco's economy is set to expand by 3.9% in 2025, with a subsequent growth rate of 3.7% anticipated for the following year, according to the latest forecast from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This outlook was unveiled during the Spring Meetings of the IMF and World Bank held in Washington,......

IMF approves $4.5 billion flexible credit line for Morocco

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has granted a new two-year agreement for Morocco under the Flexible Credit Line (FCL), amounting to approximately $4.5 billion, or 386% of the country's quota. According to a statement released on the IMF's official website, this agreement......

IMF approves $496 million for Morocco's economic resilience

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced the approval of a $496 million disbursement to Morocco under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility arrangement. This marks the third tranche of funding, bringing the total disbursed to approximately $1.24 billion. The announcement highlights Morocco's......