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Germany warns Israel of growing diplomatic isolation over Gaza and West Bank

Germany has issued a stark warning to Israel over its handling of the ongoing crisis in Gaza and its plans to annex parts of the West Bank, stating that Tel Aviv is becoming increasingly isolated on the international stage. Speaking ahead of his visit to Israel on July 31, German Foreign Minister Johann......

Morocco’s tax amnesty program slows cash circulation growth in 2024

Morocco’s tax amnesty program significantly slowed the growth of cash in circulation in 2024, according to Bank Al-Maghrib’s (BAM) annual financial report. The initiative, launched by the General Directorate of Taxes, reduced the growth rate of banknotes and coins in circulation to 8%, down......

Germany warns Israel faces growing isolation over Palestinian statehood

Germany’s foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, has cautioned that Israel is becoming increasingly diplomatically isolated amid rising international criticism over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and mounting support for the recognition of a Palestinian state. Israel’s shrinking diplomatic......

Morocco's trade deficit surges 18.4% to reach $17.81 billion in early 2025

Morocco's trade deficit has expanded considerably in the first half of 2025, climbing to MAD 161.86 billion ($17.81 billion) compared to the same period last year, according to recent data from the Foreign Exchange Office. This increase of 18.4% is attributed to a faster rise in imports relative......

Morocco sets course for economic transformation under royal leadership

His Majesty King Mohammed VI, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and Prince Moulay Rachid, received Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib, at the Royal Palace in Tetouan on Tuesday. Jouahri presented the central bank’s annual report, outlining Morocco’s economic, monetary,......

Revolut eyes Morocco for expansion amid fintech growth in North Africa

Europe’s largest digital bank, Revolut, is preparing to enter the Moroccan market, marking a significant step in its expansion across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The British fintech giant has appointed Amine Berrada, former operations director for Uber in Southern and Eastern......

Moroccan banks reduce bad loans, boost coverage despite rising provisions

Morocco’s central bank, Bank Al Maghrib (BAM), revealed a 2.7% decrease in non-performing loans (NPLs) at Moroccan banks, bringing the total to MAD 97.4 billion ($10.86 billion) in 2024. This marked a slight improvement in the loss rate to 8.4%, down 0.1 percentage points from the previous year,......

Microcredit sector in Morocco reaches 9.5 billion dirhams in outstanding loans

The microcredit sector in Morocco continues its upward trend, with total outstanding loans reaching 9.5 billion dirhams by the end of 2024, according to the latest report by Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM). This marks a 9.4% increase compared to the previous year’s growth of 4.2%. Over 98% of these loans......

Spain’s workforce grows by over 1 million foreigners in a decade

Spain has added more than 1.4 million foreign workers to its labor force over the past decade, according to new data. Economists view this trend as essential for sustaining the country’s welfare and pension systems amid an aging population. A decade of growth in foreign labor Figures from Spain's......