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Moroccan banks gain ground as European lenders retreat from Africa

In just two decades, the financial dynamics of sub-Saharan Africa have undergone a seismic shift. European banks, once dominant in the region, are retreating, leaving room for African institutions—led by Moroccan banks—to expand their influence and reshape the landscape of African banking. European......

US to approve $5 billion investment in Morocco’s Sahara region

The United States is moving forward with a $5 billion investment plan aimed at fostering socio-economic development in Morocco’s southern provinces, located in the disputed Sahara region. The initiative underscores Washington’s ongoing support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and......

Morocco sees sharp rise in bank cards but cash still dominates

The number of bank cards in circulation in Morocco rose to 22.6 million in 2024, marking a 12% increase compared to the previous year, according to the latest annual banking supervision report released by Bank Al-Maghrib. Despite this significant growth, cash withdrawals remain the main use of these......

Morocco unveils ambitious climate finance reform plan for Africa

At the 20th African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN-20) in Nairobi, Morocco introduced a bold framework to help African countries access climate finance and transition to greener economies. The initiative is anchored in governance, innovation, and equity, aiming to reshape the continent’s......

Tanger Med port invests $500 million to double truck terminal capacity

Tanger Med, Morocco's largest port and a critical logistics hub in the Mediterranean region, has unveiled a $500 million (MAD 5 billion) project to expand its dedicated truck terminal. The initiative aims to double the terminal's capacity, aligning with the surge in Morocco's trade activity,......

Morocco and the EU deepen ties to advance Africa's carbon market leadership

Morocco and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their strategic partnership to drive the development of carbon markets in Africa, a collaboration highlighted during the seminar “Scaling up the carbon market in Africa: shaping fair and effective markets.” Patricia Lombard-Cosack, the EU......

Brics nations advance de-dollarization, reshaping global financial order

A growing movement among Brics nations to reduce reliance on the US dollar in global trade is challenging longstanding American financial dominance. By adopting local currencies for international transactions, the alliance of emerging economies is reshaping the global financial landscape and provoking......

Jouahri advocates global cooperation to strengthen Islamic finance resilience

Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), Morocco’s Central Bank, emphasized the importance of international collaboration in advancing Islamic finance during the 23rd Forum on Islamic Financial Stability held in Rabat. The event, organized by BAM and the Islamic Financial Services......

Hakim Ziyech Faces $720,000 Tax Dispute in Turkey as Galatasaray Takes Responsibility

Moroccan footballer Hakim Ziyech is embroiled in a financial controversy in Turkey, with Turkish authorities revealing an unpaid tax debt of approximately $720,000. The issue stems from Ziyech’s tenure with Istanbul-based football club Galatasaray, which he left during the 2023–2024 winter......