Category: International

UAE flexes its climate finance muscles to contribute to Africa’s green energy transition

October 1, 2023

As the United Arab Emirates (UAE) prepares to host the COP28 climate summit from 30 November to 12 December, the Gulf state has made a ... Read More

Religious tolerance, a ‘hallmark’ of Morocco’s history (US State Department)

September 30, 2023

Religious tolerance is “a hallmark" of Morocco’s history, the US State Department points out in a new report. “Religious tolerance is a hallmark of Morocco’s ... Read More

Spanish Aciturri aeronautics group acquires moroccan GOAM, moves to Casablanca

September 30, 2023

The Spanish aerospace group Aciturri Aeroengines moved into Casablanca following the acquisition of the Moroccan company GOAM Industrie. "Aciturri Aeroengines has officially acquired GOAM Industrie, ... Read More

Burkina Faso’s junta says coup attempt thwarted, plotters arrested or on run

September 29, 2023

A coup attempt against Burkina Faso’s military government has been thwarted by the country’s security and intelligence services, authorities have announced, with a military prosecutor ... Read More

Algerian regime mouthpiece unveils racist face after failed African Cup of Nations Bid

September 29, 2023

“Sorry Africa, our stadiums are better off without your odors,” this was the reaction of the Algerian regime's media after their country lost its bid ... Read More

AfCFTA to boost remittances by making cross-border transactions cheaper

September 29, 2023

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has potential to increase cross-border remittances by migrants, according to a new report by World Bank, even as ... Read More

Kenyan and Ghanian activists among 2023 ‘Alternative Nobel’ prize laureates

September 29, 2023

Sweden’s Right Livelihood Award, known as the “Alternative Nobel Prize”, has in 2023 honored work of two women activists from Africa to provide safer abortion ... Read More

Central banks of Egypt, UAE ink bilateral currency swap Agreement

September 29, 2023

The Central bank of Egypt (CBE) and that of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) signed Thursday September 28 a Bilateral Currency Swap Agreement between the ... Read More

CAF rejects Algeria’s bad loser act

September 28, 2023

The African Football Confederation (CAF) rejected the bad loser act of Algeria to withdraw its bid on the eve of a vote on the 2025 ... Read More

EBRD expects Morocco’s growth to reach 3.1 % in 2023

September 28, 2023

The European Bank for Reconstruction & Development expects Morocco’s economic growth to reach 3.1 % up from the 1.3 % recorded in 2022 when a ... Read More