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Angola bets on Agriculture and Morocco's debatable Plan for Sub Saharan Africa [Business Africa]

Angola bets on Agriculture and Morocco's debatable Plan for Sub Saharan Africa [Business Africa]

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Angola bets on Agriculture

Angola has been on the spotlight for looking into diversifying its economy from oil and gas focus.

Some of the areas it’s looking into : tourism, mining, technology , but today we are focusing on Agriculture,although it generates far less income at moment, it has huge potential and can help spread development to the indigent parts of the country by creating the millions of jobs.

Morocco’s investment in Africa

Morocco seeks to expand its influence on the continent , West Africa in particular by joining the sub regional ECOWAS.

If Morocco were to join ECOWAS as a full member, it would have access to the 15-member free market.

Some experts say ECOWAS will not be weakened by the economically strong Morocco and as an ECOWAS member, Morocco would be better able to fulfill its desired role as a bridge between Africa and Europe.