“This dynamism is viewed favorably by economic stakeholders on the other shore of the Mediterranean, particularly in France, and many partnerships in the IT services sectors have developed”, emphasizes Le Nouvel Economiste. This is primarily due to the results of its economic diplomacy. Morocco has thus become the first investor in West Africa and the second on the continental scale.”At the national level, Morocco “has also invested in the development of modern infrastructure, including ports, airports, highways, and industrial zones, which promote trade and regional connectivity. Unemployment insurance is being set up. Since the end of the pandemic, Morocco has therefore equipped itself with the tools of the welfare state.”On the Sahara issue, the weekly points out that “the recognition of Moroccan sovereignty (over the Sahara) by the Trump administration has brought out a new diplomatic and geopolitical map,” and that “several countries have rallied to the American impulse.”

Source: The North Africa Journal July 09, 2023 19:44 UTC