Dakhla seeks stronger Chad economic ties
Morocco's Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region wants to boost trade with Chad in farming, training, tourism, and renewables.
El Khattat Yanja, president of the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab Regional Council, wants to increase economic exchanges with Chad. He expressed this desire during a visit to N'Djamena for the Africa Executive Meetings on Friday, November 13. Yanja highlighted his region's development strategy, focusing on fishing, agriculture, tourism, renewable energy, and port infrastructure.
The Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region, in southern Morocco, is being positioned as a key economic hub for sub-Saharan Africa. Yanja presented the development levers of this region, emphasizing investments made since 2015 under a new development model for southern regions. Efforts to improve air connectivity and attract investors were also noted.
The Moroccan official aims to foster cooperation in agriculture, training, tourism, and renewable energies. These sectors form the core of the region's strategy to become a logistical pole.
Why it mattersMoroccan officials are seeking to strengthen economic ties with Chad in key sectors like agriculture and renewable energy.