By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Yabiladi
Morocco’s trade deficit reached 323.94 billion dirhams at the end of September 2026, up 25.4% year on year. Imports rose 17% to nearly 708 billion dirhams, outpacing export growth; exports reached 384.05 billion dirhams, according to the Foreign Exchange Office.
Transfers by Moroccans residing abroad exceeded 103 billion dirhams between January and September 2026, compared with 92.62 billion over the same period in 2025, an increase of 11.3%. Travel receipts also rose by 12.1% to nearly 115.26 billion dirhams, according to the Foreign Exchange Office.
🇲🇦 Morocco · Source: Yabiladi ·
Tunisia recorded a trade deficit of 1,519.9 million dinars with Russia in the first nine months of 2026, with imports reaching 1,552.3 million compared with exports of 32.4 million. This contrasts with Russia-Africa trade estimated at $27 billion in 2025, according to Tunisia Online.
🇹🇳 Tunisia · Source: Tunisia Online ·
A meeting held on 29 October in Rabat discussed ways to mobilise the scientific, entrepreneurial and diplomatic skills of Moroccans living abroad. Their transfers reached 122 billion dirhams in 2025, according to the Exchange Office, while participants also discussed ties with younger generations and international cooperation.
🇲🇦 Morocco · Source: Le Matin ·
Moroccan pharmaceutical group Laprophan has received approval from the Moroccan Capital Markets Authority for a stock market listing of up to 2.22 billion dirhams. The price is set at 341 dirhams per share and subscriptions are scheduled to run from 9 to 17 November 2026, according to LesEco.ma.
🇲🇦 Morocco · Source: LesEco.ma ·
Moroccan government reaffirms sovereignty over the SaharaMoroccan government spokesperson Samir Belkhir reaffirmed on 31 October the executive’s determination to defend Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara and accelerate development in the southern provinces. This was the government’s first official reaction to the latest developments in the Security Council dossier, LeBrief reports.
Tripoli Chamber of Commerce signs agreement with ItalyThe Tripoli Chamber of Commerce and the Joint Italian Arab Chamber of Commerce have signed an agreement in Milan to develop trade and investment between Libya and Italy. The partnership includes economic forums, trade missions and joint ventures, according to the Libyan chamber.The week in Africa
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