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Morocco secures €202 million to modernize Casablanca's rail network

Morocco’s National Railway Office (ONCF) has secured €202 million in financing from Germany's KfW Development Bank to upgrade the Greater Casablanca railway network. This funding follows a $350 million loan approved by the World Bank in June, both supporting the “Service Intra-métropolitain......

ONSSA launches advanced health alert platform to enhance food safety in Morocco

The National Office for Food Safety (ONSSA) has initiated a tender worth MAD 875,400 ($87,540) for the development of an innovative health alert platform aimed at improving the management of food and animal feed safety risks. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to modernize health monitoring systems......

Japan reiterates stance against SADR at TICAD-9

During the preparatory senior officials’ meeting for the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-9) held on Tuesday in Yokohama, Japan reaffirmed its firm stance on non-recognition of the separatist entity known as the SADR. The head of the Japanese delegation stated at......

Morocco launches global search for mystery hotel inspectors to boost tourism quality

Morocco’s national tourism development agency has initiated a worldwide call for firms specializing in mystery guest evaluations to assess service quality at hotels and accommodations throughout the country. The initiative aims to ensure that Morocco’s hospitality offerings meet international......

Youth under 35 represent majority of Saudi population, GASTAT reports

Young people under 35 now make up the majority of Saudi Arabia’s population, underscoring their crucial role in the nation’s development and future success, according to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). Data released on International Youth Day, August 12, shows that 69.4% of......

Azerbaijan and Armenia take historic step toward peace with Trump-brokered agreement

The leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia have taken a decisive step toward ending decades of conflict, with the signing of a historic Joint Declaration during a meeting at the White House on Friday. Facilitated by U.S. President Donald Trump, the agreement signals that the long-anticipated Azerbaijan-Armenia......

Morocco’s TGCC eyes Gabon’s infrastructure projects in strategic expansion

Gabon’s President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema recently hosted Mohammed Bouzoubaa, CEO of Morocco’s leading construction group TGCC, to discuss key infrastructure projects aimed at modernizing the country. The talks centered on priority initiatives, including university hospital centers,......

Morocco’s forsa program under scrutiny for implementation challenges

Morocco’s ambitious Forsa entrepreneurship program, launched in 2022 with a budget exceeding MAD 1.25 billion ($138.28 million), has come under fire for significant implementation issues, raising doubts about its effectiveness in supporting young entrepreneurs. Intended to provide interest-free......

World Bank approves second $125 million grant to support Somalia's reforms

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a second Development Policy Financing (DPF) operation for the Federal Republic of Somalia, amounting to $125 million. The grant will be provided by the International Development Association (IDA), the Bank’s fund for the world’s......