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Moroccan "Doukkali" grapes hit the market
Fresh Plaza
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August 18, 2025
Table grapes from the fertile Doukkala region, north of Morocco's Atlantic coast, are hitting the market for a season that runs until the end of September. The region is renowned for its black Doukkali grapes, a local variety that is the only...
Sharp rise in takaful insurance and reinsurance premiums in Morocco
Atlas Magazine
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The Supervisory Authority of Insurance and Social Welfare (ACAPS) has released data on the performance of Morocco’s Takaful insurance sector for the 2024 financial year. The Takaful market recorded a turnover of 94.9 million MAD (9.2 million USD),...
Embraer KC-390 transport aircraft offers Morocco greater reach and speed in Sahel operations
Defense News Security News Army Recognition
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According to information published by Military Africa on August 16, 2025, Brazil’s aerospace manufacturer Embraer is on the verge of securing a landmark contract with the Royal Moroccan Air Force for the delivery of four to five KC-390 Millennium...
Dacia Sandero, Built in Morocco, Becomes Europe’s Best-Selling Car
Morocco World News
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August 18, 2025
Rabat – The Dacia Sandero was the best-selling car in Europe in 2024, with more than 300,000 units registered across the continent, Diariomotor reported. The Sandero is mainly built in Morocco, where Renault-Dacia operates two factories in Tangier...
South Africa, Morocco lead Africa’s vehicle production, according to latest data
Business Insider Africa
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August 18, 2025
South Africa and Morocco remain Africa’s top vehicle producers, according to the International Organisation of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers. South Africa manufactured 599,755 vehicles in 2024, a 5% year-on-year decline that placed it 20th...
EU tomato production forecast to fall 2.6% in 2025
Fresh Plaza
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August 18, 2025
The European Commission (EC) projects total tomato production in the European Union to decrease by 2.6% year-on-year in 2025, reaching 16.4 million metric tonnes (mt). This represents a 2.4% decline compared with the five-year average. The EC...
"We could have exported more if we had adequate logistics"
Fresh Plaza
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August 18, 2025
The Senegalese mango season has been "very satisfactory" this year in terms of volume, price, and customer satisfaction, according to Aminata Dominique Diouf, director of Domaine Agricole du Nema. The exporter shares her assessment of the export...
The future hybrid plant in El Guerguerat, Morocco, is awaiting investment
Atalayar
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August 18, 2025
The National Office for Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) has announced a tender campaign dedicated to both national and international investment in the future hybrid power plant in El Guerguerat, based on solar and diesel energy and equipped...
Morocco’s ONDA launches airport upgrade projects worth over $22mln
Zawya
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Morocco’s National Airports Office (ONDA) has announced a series of infrastructure tenders at four airports worth over 200 million Moroccan dirhams ($22 million), with bids due in September 2025. At Tétouan – Sania Ramel Airport: New aircraft...
Morocco launches a strategic plan to lead clean energy exports to Europe
Atalayar
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August 18, 2025
Power Export for a Morocco that is a leader in green energy Solar and wind power potential moving towards decarbonization Towards the expansion of foreign trade Morocco has launched an unprecedented initiative called “Power Export: One Shop Store...
African Travel adds new Egypt, Morocco journeys to 2026 Concierge Collection
Travel Press
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August 18, 2025
Luxury safari outfitter African Travel, Inc. has two new Egypt and Morocco 2026 Concierge Collection journeys comprising of intimate, small-group escorted vacations, designed for discerning clients who are seeking “VIP treatment, top-rated...
Morocco consolidates its proactive model in the fight against terrorism
Atalayar
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August 17, 2025
In a regional security context that is witnessing a continuous escalation in threats from terrorist organizations, Morocco continues to consolidate its proactive model in the fight against violent extremism, as its authorities recently arrested a...
Morocco’s intelligence vanguard
Meer
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August 17, 2025
The lofty royal directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI in the field of strengthening external security and intelligence is displayed into tangible achievements on the ground by the external intelligence man, Mr. Yassine Mansouri, who has...
Morocco Pitches Ambitious Gazoduc Pipeline Project to Key US Investors at US-Energy Forum
Morocco World News
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August 17, 2025
Rabat — Morocco joined fellow African countries in Houston, Texas, to hold key conversations around strategic investment opportunities throughout the continent for American stakeholders at the US-Africa Energy Forum held on August 6-7. Their...
For these reasons, Libyans trust in Moroccan wisdom
Atalayar
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August 17, 2025
The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in Libya, Hannah Tetteh, could not have finalised the new roadmap to be announced on 21 August without visiting Rabat and presenting her proposals to the Kingdom of Morocco as one...
Moroccan potato exports rebound sharply after years of decline
Hespress
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August 16, 2025
Moroccan potato exports have surged significantly after several years of continuous decline, according to data from EastFruit, a regional agricultural analytics platform. Between July 2024 and May 2025, Morocco exported 42,900 metric tons of...
Morocco’s Coastal Fishing Industry Shows Mixed Results Through July 2025
Morocco World News
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August 16, 2025
Rabat — Morocco’s coastal and traditional fishing sector experienced a challenging start to 2025, with overall production declining despite some bright spots in specific categories, according to the latest data from the National Office of Maritime...
Morocco Hosts First Agro Export Day in November to Boost Food Industry Exports
Morocco World News
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August 14, 2025
Rabat – The National Federation of the Agri-Food Industry (FENAGRI) will hold the first edition of Agro Export Day on November 19, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Casablanca. The event aims to promote Moroccan agro-food exports under the theme: “Made...
Construction On Nigeria’s $60B High-Speed Rail Project Could Begin Soon
Black Enterprise
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August 15, 2025
Nigeria is moving closer to bringing the first high-speed rail train to the region. Nigeria is inching closer to building the continent’s first-ever high-speed rail train, in a proposed $60 billion project. On Aug.12, plans for Nigeria’s $60...
Morocco Will Now Issue Housing Permits Only After Construction
Morocco World News
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August 15, 2025
Marrakech – The Ministry of Interior has announced new measures regarding housing permits and compliance certificates, which will now only be issued after the complete finalization of construction work according to approved plans. This decision...