Tag: Morocco
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๐ฒ๐ฆ Washington Prepares to Greenlight Business in Western Sahara Amid Trump’s Morocco Policy
Pan African News Blog As the Trump administration continues to shape U.S. foreign policy in its final months, one of its most consequential movesโthe recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Saharaโis paving the way for American businesses to invest in the disputed territory. This decision, announced in December 2020 as part of a broader deal…
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๐ฒ๐ฆ Atlas Lionesses roar into Afcon semi-finals, sparking celebrations in Rabat
Fans poured out of Rabatโs Olympic Stadium in high spirits on Sunday evening, following Moroccoโs 3โ1 win over Mali in the Womenโs Africa Cup of Nations. The victory secured the Atlas Lionesses a spot in the semi-finals and brought waves of celebration to the capital. Supporters gathered in large numbers, singing, waving flags, and expressing…
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๐ฒ๐ฆ Morocco Accelerates Military-Industrial Growth Under King Mohammed VIโs Sovereignty Vision
Introduction:Under the directives of King Mohammed VI to enhance Moroccoโs military sovereignty, the kingdom is aggressively expanding its defense industry, prioritizing partnerships with medium-sized manufacturers. The move aims to reduce reliance on foreign arms imports and position Morocco as a key player in Africaโs growing defense sector. Key Developments:Morocco has rolled out incentives, including tax…
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Electric Vehicle Sales in Africa More Than Doubled, Reaching Nearly 11,000 in 2024
The surge is driven by policy incentives and the growing availability of relatively affordable Chinese-made EVs. Although EVs still account for a small market share (under 1%), sales exceeded 2,000 units in countries like Morocco and Egypt. The IEAโs Global EV Outlook 2025 report highlights how local policies and shifting trade dynamics are reshaping Africaโs…
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๐ฒ๐ฆ Ghana and Morocco Lead the Charge for African Integration Through Visa-Free Trave
As the African Development Bank (AfDB) charts a bold course for the continent under its Ten-Year Strategy (2024โ2033), one theme stands out: integration. Under the leadership of the outgoing AfDB president, the High5s initiative placed regional cohesion at the forefront, with visa openness identified as a critical catalyst for unlocking Africaโs full potential. Despite Africaโs…
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Morocco’s capital, Rabat, seeing uptick in luxury tourism
With its warm weather and rich history, the Moroccan capital Rabat is seeing a growth in its luxury tourism sector, with five new opulent hotels under construction. “We have approximately 10 luxury hotels, all of them international brands. The goal is to attract the largest number of foreign tourists,โ says regional tourism delegate, Noureddine Sridi.…
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Kehinde Wiley Redefines African Leadership in โA Maze of Powerโ
American artist Kehinde Wiley unveiled a series of large-format portraits of African leaders in Morocco earlier this month, building on his now famous 2018 portrait of former U.S. President Barack Obama sitting casually amid a wild cascade of leaves and flowers. His exhibition, entitled โA Maze of Power,โ opened at the Mohammed VI Museum of…
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๐ฒ๐ฆ IS in Sahel expands terror threat beyond strongholds
On Feb. 24, the Moroccan counterterror agency broke up a terrorist cell calling itself “the Lions of the Caliphate in the Maghreb Al Aqsa.” Authorities said the group was making remote-controlled bombs to carry out attacks in the North African country. In November, a similar terrorist cell was dismantled in the Spanish cities of Seville…
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๐ฒ๐ฆ Moroccoโs Sardine Shortage Crisis Raises Government and Industry Concerns
๐ฒ๐ฆ Government Seeks Solutions to Address Sardine Shortage Sardine Scarcity Threatens Moroccan Exports and Food Industries Sardines, a key pillar of Moroccoโs seafood exports, are becoming increasingly scarce in the country’s waters, sparking concerns among both the government and industries that rely on them. This crisis is not only affecting the local economy but is…
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๐ฒ๐ฆ Ramadan preparations surge with sweets and health checks in Morocco
In front of one of the shops, people gather to buy Ramadan sweets, the most famous of which is Chebbakia, a sweet covered with honey and sesame seeds. One of the vendors takes a piece of it with his hand and offers it to customer Souad Sebaii to try. “It is necessary to prepare for…
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