Morocco: The Mexico of Europe?
March 22nd, 2025
Via Chatham House, an article on Morocco and the potential for it to become a battleground in a global trade war: Chinese President Xi Jinping stopped off in Morocco on his return from the G20 summit in Brazil in November. The flying visit is a sign of the importance China attaches to safeguarding its domination […]
Read more »Made In Morocco: How China’s EV Battery Makers Are Powering Past Western Tariffs
February 5th, 2025
Via South China Morning Post, a report on how a Chinese-African joint venture is latest company to find way past Western trade barriers while leveraging region’s abundant battery materials: An electric vehicle (EV) battery parts maker has become the latest Chinese company to begin production in Morocco to target lucrative European and North American markets, […]
Read more »Energy, Mining, Telecoms: Gulf Nations Pour Billions Into Africa
January 24th, 2025
Via The Africa Report, a look at the Gulf’s continued strong investment interest in Africa: Gulf countries invested over $100bn in Africa between 2012 and 2022, leveraging the continent’s opportunities to diversify their oil-dependent economies. Nearly half of those investments came from the UAE. Here is a breakdown in infographics. Agriculture, renewable energy, healthcare and […]
Read more »Between China and the EU: A Race to Exploit the Fish-Rich Waters of Western Sahara
November 27th, 2024
Via The Africa Report, an article on the race to exploit the fish?rich waters of Western Sahara: Lying in wait for several years, Beijing, which operates several fishing vessels in Morocco, is preparing to step up its game – much to the dismay of the European Union, whose Court of Justice has just annulled agreements […]
Read more »Sahel States Laud Morocco’s Atlantic Access Initiative
September 29th, 2024
Via North Africa Post, an article on King Mohammed VI’s initiative to facilitate Sahel states access to the Atlantic Ocean: Sahel States have lauded King Mohammed VI’s initiative aiming to facilitate their access to the Atlantic Ocean, as a “highly important strategy” for co-development and prosperity in the region and as a move that will […]
Read more »Morocco’s Ports: A Pillar Of Economic Growth And Strategic Influence
September 1st, 2024
Via Eurasia Review, commentary on Morocco’s ports and role in global trade: The first half of 2024 has cemented Morocco’s position as a critical hub in global trade and a beacon of economic resilience. Moroccan ports, the lifeblood of the nation’s trade and commerce, have handled a staggering 116.4 million tons of cargo in just […]
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