On the occasion of Morocco hosting the 58th session of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (COM2026), Barid Al-Maghrib announced the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp dedicated to this major continental event, scheduled from March 28 to April 3 in Tangier.

According to a statement by Barid Al-Maghrib, the unveiling ceremony of this special issue took place on Saturday in Tangier, in the presence of the Group’s Director General, Amin Benjelloun Touimi, the Deputy Executive Secretary of the ECA in charge of Programme Support, Mama Keita, and the Deputy Executive Secretary of the ECA in charge of Programmes, Hanan Morsy. Also attending were the Chairman of the ECA Committee of Experts and Director of the Treasury and External Finance at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Mohamed Tarik Bchir, as well as Morocco’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the ECA, Mohamed Arrouchi.

Held under the theme “Growth through innovation: leveraging data and cutting-edge technologies for Africa’s economic transformation,” COM2026 serves as a strategic platform for dialogue among African decision-makers on the continent’s key economic development priorities.

The design of the stamp highlights the official logo of the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, along with a stylized representation of the African continent symbolizing unity and cooperation among member states. The visual identity incorporated into the stamp reflects the conference theme through graphic elements evoking growth and innovation, while the colors and motifs inspired by Moroccan heritage pay tribute to the host country.

Through this commemorative issue, Barid Al-Maghrib reaffirms its commitment to supporting major events hosted by the Kingdom of Morocco and to promoting, through philately, the image of Morocco and the African continent.