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Tag: Africa
Africa closely watches US midterm results, as Somali-Americans make history in the vote
With control of the United States Congress still undecided a day after the midterm elections, African leaders and political analysts are closely watching for signs ... Read More
Defense: Morocco & U.S. agree to work together against challenging security issues in Africa
Morocco and the Pentagon have agreed to continue to work together on counterterrorism, maritime security in the Mediterranean, and other pressing security issues on the ... Read More
Agricultural automation can boost food production in Africa and globally — UN study
Agricultural automation can boost global food production and be a boon for small-scale farmers in developing countries, a new United Nations report has found. "The ... Read More
Africans still see China favorably, but prefer US as global superpower — survey
China is still seen favorably by many in Africa, where it is vying for influence with Washington, though, worldwide, support for Beijing has undergone a ... Read More
Air pollution a “silent killer” in African cities, says study in run-up to COP27
With the UN Climate Change Conference, known as COP27, starting in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, next week, a recent study has found that air pollution in ... Read More
UN “deeply concerned” Russia’s pullout of grain deal will escalate world food crisis
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed deep concern at Russia’s decision to suspend its involvement in the Black Sea Grain Initiative, a deal set up ... Read More
Six megatrends that are forging mid-21st century Africa — USAID/BCG report
There are six megatrends in Africa that, if navigated successfully, could help in advancing the continent’s social and economic progress, a research funded by the ... Read More
Africa tourism leaders forum discusses ways to revive the sector post-Covid-19
Africa's leading tourism operators, counting 450 delegates from 43 countries, are attending a three-day Africa Tourism Leadership Forum in Gaborone, Botswana, to discuss how to ... Read More
African food crisis, Morocco comes to the rescue
The announcement by Morocco’s phosphates and fertilizers producer OCP to double its soil nutrient exports to Africa was a boon for a continent that bears ... Read More
Separatist groups in Africa, direct cause of African countries’ instability (FM)
The existence of separatist groups in Africa is a direct factor in triggering civil wars and racial and ethnic conflicts, as well as upheavals in ... Read More