Tangier, March 28, 2026 – Barid Al-Maghrib, the group responsible for the Kingdom of Morocco’s postal services, in partnership with the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has issued a commemorative postage stamp dedicated to the 58th session of the ECA and the 2026 Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development in Tangiers, Morocco.
Issued on the occasion of the March 28 to April 3 Continental Conference, the stamp was unveiled during the opening of the Experts’ segment on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Tangier, with the participation of Mr. Amin Benjelloun Touimi, Director General of the Barid Al-Maghrib Group and Ms Mama Keita, ECA Deputy Executive Secretary for programme support. Also present were Ms. Hanan Morsy, Chief Economist and Deputy Executive Secretary of the ECA in charge of Programmes, Mr. Mohamed Tarik Bchir, Chair of the ECA Committee of Experts and Director of the Treasury and External Finance at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and Ambassador Mohamed Arrouchi, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Morocco to the ECA and the African Union.
COM 2026 is being held under the theme “Growth through Innovation: Leveraging Data and Cutting-Edge Technologies for Africa's Economic Transformation,” and provides a strategic platform for exchanges between African top decision-makers on the continent's economic development priorities.
While other African nations have issued commemorative heritage stamps to mark key moments of the ECA, this marks the second such stamp issued by Morocco in ECA’s history. The first stamp issued by Morocco marked the country’s hosting of the Second Conference of Ministers in Tangiers in 1960. Each stamp issued since then also tells a story of Africa’s progress and purpose.
At a time when digital communication dominates, commemorative stamps preserve a tangible, cultural link, connecting people and nations. Through this stamp, the return of the Conference of Ministers to Tangiers captures history, pride and the spirit of regional cooperation. The stamp’s design features the logo of the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, along with a stylized representation of Africa symbolizing unity and cooperation among member states. The visual identity of the conference is integrated into the stamp. It reflects the conference theme through graphic elements that evoke growth and innovation, while the colours and motifs inspired by Moroccan heritage pay tribute to the Kingdom of Morocco, the host country.
Through this commemorative issue, Barid Al-Maghrib reaffirms its commitment to supporting major events organized by the Kingdom of Morocco and to promoting Morocco’s image and Africa’s collective progress the collection and study of postage stamps, also known as philately.
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Economic Commission for Africa
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Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
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