Morocco's new more flexible hard currency system is a step in the right direction to make the kingdom more attractive to investment and turn it into a financial hub for Africa, a senior IMF official said on Monday.
North Africa
Morocco's currency move step in right direction - IMF
- Tuesday, 30 January 2018 16:47
- Reuters
Egyptian start-up tackles social issues with video games
- Thursday, 25 January 2018 16:30
- Reuters
An Egyptian game developer has created interactive video games to approach social issues such as female genital mutilation and to raise awareness among youth.
Morocco looks for smooth transition to more flexible exchange-rate system
- Monday, 15 January 2018 12:58
Morocco's introduction of a more flexible exchange-rate system from Monday could result in only a slight depreciation in the short term, analysts and bankers said, but the dirham could become more vulnerable if commodity prices rise.
Algeria bans imports of cell phones, veg and other goods to curb trade deficit
- Tuesday, 09 January 2018 17:28
- Reuters
Algeria has temporarily banned the import of 900 products including cell phones, household appliances and vegetables in a bid to cut a ballooning import bill following a fall in energy earnings, according to an official document seen by Reuters.
Morocco: Industry, Walking with both legs
- Friday, 22 December 2017 10:44
- Nicholas Norbrook
Morocco’s industrial development shows that with a joined-up state and private sector, developing economies can grow manufacturing jobs
Morrocco: The joined-up kingdom
- Thursday, 21 December 2017 12:12
- Jon Marks in Settat
While other African nations struggle with the cycle of commodity dependence, Morocco has trod a steady growth path underpinned by strong state structures. Now it must build on this foundation, investing in education and sharing the wealth
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