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…

Airtel Africa profit triples to $813m as data beats voice

Airtel Africa reported FY2026 profit after tax of $813 million, up 147%, on revenue of…

Safaricom FY2026: record KSh80bn dividend, profit up 67%

Safaricom posted group net income of KSh99.7 billion for FY2026, up 67%, and declared a…

Dangote picks Mombasa for $17bn East Africa refinery

Aliko Dangote told the Financial Times he is leaning toward Mombasa over Tanzania's Tanga for…