Climbing sand: Russia’s faltering advance in Africa’s Sahel
For years, Russia has sought to establish itself as a power broker in Africa, using the Sahel as a showcase
Morocco has surpassed China to become the European Union’s top automotive trading partner, with vehicle exports to the EU valued at €15.1 billion in 2023, Morocco edged out China, whose exports reached €13.6 billion. Though China remains the leader in terms of the number of vehicles exported to Europe—shipping 782,000 vehicles compared to Morocco's 536,000. Partnerships with major global automakers, including Renault and Stellantis, have been key to Morocco’s vehicle supply growth.
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