Morocco

Morocco is Africa’s fifth-largest economy and its gateway to Europe — a manufacturing hub, renewable energy leader, and diplomatic powerhouse on the continent. Africaspoint covers Morocco’s industrial strategy, phosphate sector, green hydrogen ambitions, and its growing role as a bridge between Africa, Europe, and the Gulf.

Morocco signs $1.2bn deal for Africa’s first AI factory

Morocco signed a $1.2bn deal for the Nexus AI Factory at GITEX Africa 2026, Africa's first sovereign AI infrastructure platform,…

South Africa backs Senegal against Morocco ruling

South African Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie pledged legal support for Senegal on the morning Morocco celebrated its restored AFCON title,…

CAF takes Senegal’s AFCON crown

CAF's appeals board has stripped Senegal of the 2025 AFCON title and handed it to Morocco 57 days after the…

Morocco’s Yakeey raises $15 million to expand its property technology platform across North Africa

Moroccan property technology startup Yakeey has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round, making it one of the…

Richest people in Africa 2026

Africa's wealthiest individuals in 2026 span oil refining, mining, telecoms, retail and financial services. This…

Africa startup investor numbers hit five-year low

Only 162 unique investors participated in African startup deals in the first four months of…

Paymentology raises $175m for Africa fintech infrastructure

Paymentology, a global card issuer-processor serving banks and fintechs across African markets, raised $175 million…

Zambia cuts interest rate to two-year low of 13.25%

The Bank of Zambia cut its Monetary Policy Rate by 25 basis points to 13.25%…