Banque Populaire’s CEO Mohamed Benchaaboun to serve as Morocco’s Finance Minister

Morocco needs to urgently adopt new reforms before considering currency liberalization

For bankers, Morocco is in the need of implementing new reforms related to education and bureaucracy, before considering new currency liberalization.

Rising oil prices to affect Morocco’s economy, says the government

Morocco is likely to adopt a more protectionist approach when drafting its 2019 budget because of the increasing oil prices. The decision was voiced by the government Thursday.

CFG Bank to boost its presence in West Africa

Morocco and USA sign three MoUs related to energy, business and finance

Morocco can take its time with currency reforms, according to IMF

5+5 Dialogue : Bourita underlines the gap between the North and South of the Western Mediterranean region

Jerada : The economic and demographic consequences of closing the mines

Unable to increase production, Charbonnage du Maroc, assigned the extraction of coal in the city of Jerada, closed its doors leaving behind hundreds of unemployed miners. To survive, some of them left and others stayed only to struggle with the economic hindrances the city faces. Jerada, Morocco’s former coal-mining hub and the economic and demographic challenges behind the closure of mines.

Morocco’s bid to join ECOWAS is creating tension among Nigerian MPs

Morocco’s admission to ECOWAS is still making headlines in Nigeria. MPs at the Nigerian House of Representatives have raised their concerns regarding the Kingdom’s bid to be part of the regional organization. On the other hand, on Wednesday, a Moroccan-Nigerian Parliamentary Friendship Group held its inaugural meeting in Abuja to discuss mutual agreements and economic projects between the two nations. Details.

The CAF world giving index : Morocco is one of the least generous countries in the world

The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) World Giving Index, released recently, revealed that Morocco is one of the least generous countries in the globe. The Kingdom is ranked 136th by the report that gives an insight into generosity in 139 countries.