Morocco


Emmerson draws first tranche of litigation, working capital funds
Morocco-focused potash development company Emmerson has drawn down the first tranche of funding under the Capital Provision Agreement, which will provide the company with up to $11-million in both litigation finance capital and working capital.
Morocco, Egypt review trade agreement
Morocco and Egypt are reviewing their free trade deals after Egyptian authorities-imposed restrictions on Morocco’s car exports.
EU institutions have legal responsibility to ban Western Sahara products, French Court rules
The French Court's confirmation comes a week after representatives of the Spanish agricultural sector called on the EU to end tomato imports from Western Sahara.
Trade in the Sahara : A letter from the Polisario leader to the EU presidency
The Polisario Front has issued a renewed call to the European Union, seeking to initiate trade negotiations.
Emmerson secures litigation funding for Morocco claim
The company has secured up to USD 11 million in funding against the North African state.
Emmerson launches arbitration against Morocco over potash dispute
The company announced on its intention to file a case with the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes following a setback related to the environmental assessment.
South Korea and Morocco team up to boost trade and unlock investment opportunities
South Korean officials have expressed keen interest in accelerating negotiations for an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Morocco as the two countries seek to deepen their economic partnership.
20 years of free trade in Morocco, the dominant class cashes in
Even before the colonial era, Morocco was forced to sign several trade agreements. Formal independence has not changed the status quo, and the country's trade remains closely linked to the former colonial powers, especially France.
Russia reaffirms commitment to free trade zone with North African countries, including Morocco
Russia is preparing agreements on a free trade zone with Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria. That's the whole of North Africa.
This is what the ECJ said on trade in Western Sahara
WSRW has summarised the key findings of the landmark rulings on Western Sahara of the EU Court of Justice, of 4 October 2024.