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Stories from Wednesday 28 October 2026

1. World Bank: Morocco Blue Economy Contributes 3.8% of GDP & Supports Nearly Half Million Jobs

   northafricapost.com · 2026-10-28

   Morocco's blue economy is a significant national asset of the country, with a diversified structure. The sector contributed 3.8 percent of GDP and supports about 495,000 full-time equivalent jobs, or 4.6 percent of national employment, says the World Bank in a report on the…

2. Mining boom and major projects drive higher profits for Casablanca Stock Exchange companies

   northafricapost.com · 2026-10-28

   Listed companies on the Casablanca Stock Exchange posted strong first-half 2026 results, with aggregate turnover rising 10.6% to 196 billion dirhams from 177.3 billion a year earlier, according to an analytical report by brokerage and research firm M.S.IN released in early…