Cheikh Mbacke Sene

Restaurant Industry in Morocco: The Economic Temperature of Summer 2026 Moves Toward a New Phase of Growth

Morocco’s restaurant industry is benefiting strongly from the country’s tourism momentum in 2026. By the end of May, Morocco had welcomed 7.7 million visitors,...

U.S. Tariffs: Canadian Dairy Industry Faces a New Trade Showdown

The Canadian dairy industry finds itself at the heart of the latest escalation in trade tensions between Ottawa and Washington. As the United States...

Steadright Takes New Step in Morocco with 16 km² Mining Permit for TitanBeach

Canadian group Steadright Critical Minerals has reached a new milestone in the development of its mining portfolio in Morocco. Its subsidiary, NSM Capital SARL,...

Fuel Prices in Africa: Pump Prices on August 17, 2026 Reveal Major Regional Disparities

As of August 17, 2026, fuel prices remain one of the clearest indicators of differences in energy policies, taxation, subsidies and market structures across...

Nigeria: Cryptocurrency Taxation Enters a New Era with Corporate Income Tax of up to 30%

Nigeria has taken a major step toward the formal taxation of its digital economy. Under the new “Guidelines on the Taxation of Virtual Assets”...

Foreign Trade: MAD 458.8 Billion in Imports During the First Half

Morocco’s trade deficit continues to widen as imports grow faster than exports. By the end of June 2026, merchandise imports reached MAD 458.78 billion,...

Casablanca Stock Exchange: MASI Pauses After Strong August Rebound

After a spectacular 5.72% rebound during the week of August 3–7, the Casablanca Stock Exchange entered a consolidation phase the following week. The MASI...

Automotive Industry: MAD 93.7 Billion in Exports as Morocco Accelerates

The automotive industry is strengthening its position as a key driver of Moroccan exports. By the end of June 2026, automotive exports had reached...

Public Finances: Morocco Reduces Its Budget Deficit to MAD 48.2 Billion at End-July

Morocco’s public finance position continued to improve during the first seven months of 2026. The budget deficit stood at MAD 48.2 billion at the...

Senegal: Fuel Prices Rise Again Amid Global Oil Shock

Super petrol rises to 990 CFA francs per litre and diesel to 755 CFA francs from August 15, 2026. The government cites soaring international...

Public Finances: Revenues Rise as Treasury Deficit Falls

Morocco’s public finances recorded a broadly favorable performance at the end of July 2026, marked by higher government revenues, a reduction in the Treasury...

Offshore Holdings: Morocco’s Exchange Office Tightens Oversight

Morocco’s Exchange Office is strengthening the supervisory framework applicable to offshore holding companies operating in the Kingdom. Through a new circular, the institution is...

Oued Eddahab: What Economic and Industrial Growth Since 1979?

Since 1979, Oued Eddahab, with Dakhla as its main urban and economic hub, has undergone a profound transformation of its economic structure. From a...

Africa: Manufacturers Call for a New Competitiveness Framework.

African manufacturing is entering a new phase of competition. Business leaders increasingly recognise that the future of industrial development will depend not only on...