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London Stansted Airport announces the return of daily Royal Air Maroc flights to Casablanca

London Stansted Airport has announced the return of daily Royal Air Maroc flights connecting the British capital with Casablanca, strengthening air links between the United Kingdom and Morocco and providing travelers with an additional option for reaching the North African country. The service is expected......

Zazu selects Morocco to launch digital banking platform after securing $1 million in funding

Morocco is set to welcome a new player in the fintech sector after startup Zazu secured $1 million in initial funding to prepare the launch of its digital banking platform in Morocco and South Africa. The company aims to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with easier access to financial......

Airbus plans to expand its aviation activities in Morocco

Airbus is considering expanding its industrial and aviation activities in Morocco, highlighting the country's growing aerospace capabilities and its increasingly mature industrial ecosystem. Speaking during the Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom, Gabriel Semelas, Airbus President......

China expands tariff-free market access to 63 countries

China is expanding its trade-opening strategy by extending tariff-free access to its domestic market to a total of 63 countries. The move is part of Beijing's broader efforts to strengthen international trade, diversify its commercial partnerships, and reinforce its position in the global economy. Alongside......

CAN 2025 final dispute between Morocco and Senegal awaits CAS ruling

The legal dispute surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) is set to continue, with a final decision from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) not expected before a planned hearing later......

Global hunger declines for third consecutive year, UN report finds

Global hunger levels continued to decline in 2025 for the third consecutive year, according to the latest edition of the United Nations report on the state of food security and nutrition worldwide. The report estimates that between 608 million and 696 million people experienced hunger in 2025, representing......

Morocco strengthens startup funding performance in first half of 2026

Morocco's startup ecosystem gained momentum during the first half of 2026, posting stronger fundraising results and climbing the African rankings for venture capital activity. New figures released by Africa The Big Deal indicate that the Kingdom attracted more investment than during the same period......

Morocco calls for stronger south-south trade cooperation amid global trade uncertainty

Morocco has called for stronger trade cooperation among developing countries as global commerce faces growing uncertainty and increasing pressure on the rules-based multilateral trading system. Speaking in Geneva, Omar Zniber, Morocco's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office and......

Ghana and Nigeria call for African action against Afrophobia in South Africa

  Ghana and Nigeria have called on the African Union to address the growing concerns surrounding Afrophobia and xenophobic violence in South Africa, following reports of attacks targeting African nationals and the evacuation of thousands of foreign residents. The appeal came after discussions......