Keywords: Development


African leaders call for fairer credit access at Nairobi summit

African leaders gathering in Kenya for the Africa Forward Summit called for major reforms to the global financial system in order to improve access to credit and encourage investment across the continent. The summit, held in Nairobi with the participation of more than 30 African heads of state and government......

Morocco adopts new regional governance reform law

The Chamber of Representatives of Morocco approved a new organic law aimed at strengthening regional governance and accelerating the implementation of advanced regionalization across the country. The reform, adopted by a majority vote, modifies and complements the existing legal framework governing......

Morocco strengthens African partnerships at Nairobi summit

Morocco reaffirmed its commitment to African cooperation and sustainable development as Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch arrived in Nairobi to represent HM king Mohammed VI at the “Africa Forward” Summit and the 4th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Congo Basin Climate Commission......

Ali Fassi Fihri passes away: Morocco loses a dedicated public servant

Morocco is mourning the loss of Ali Fassi Fihri, former Director General of the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE), who passed away at the age of 71 after a long illness, according to information shared by his family. Widely respected in Morocco’s administrative and institutional......

BlackRock reduces private credit fund valuation by 5% in first quarter

Global asset manager BlackRock reported a decline in the valuation of its private credit portfolio, the BlackRock TCP Capital Corp, during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting ongoing pressures in parts of the credit market. According to its latest financial disclosure, the fund’s net asset value......

Morocco's UN ambassador champions South-South cooperation vision at Colombia summit

Morocco's permanent representative to the United Nations, Omar Hilale, outlined his country's approach to South-South cooperation at an international meeting held in Santa Marta, Colombia, affirming that Morocco's strategy reflects a sustained commitment to solidarity with countries of the......

National Forestry Agency reaffirms commitment to protecting cedar forests as a strategic national heritage

The National Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting cedar forests, describing them as a strategic national heritage and a key ecological asset. The statement comes in response to recent media and social media claims alleging systematic deforestation and the existence......

AI institute becomes Microsoft training partner to expand AI skills in Africa

AI Institute has secured the status of Training Services Partner with Microsoft, marking a step in its expansion across the artificial intelligence training market. The agreement formalizes a collaboration that began during GITEX Africa 2024 and now translates into structured training programs aligned......

ADB launches $70 billion plan to boost energy and digital infrastructure in Asia-Pacific

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a major $70 billion investment programme aimed at transforming energy and digital infrastructure across the Asia-Pacific region by 2035. The plan focuses on strengthening cross-border electricity networks, expanding renewable energy capacity, and improving......