Senegal’s president secures large parliament majority

Senegalese political party PASTEF won Sunday’s legislative elections, giving the president a much-needed large majority to push on through with radical economic reforms. The contenders from different opposition coalitions have all accepted defeat following a peaceful Sunday vote. Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who achieved victory in March’s presidential election, dissolved parliament in September after opposition resistance […]

Ghana, Africa’s top gold producer, opens its first refinery after centuries of mining

Ghana, Africa’s biggest gold producer, has launched its first-ever refinery after centuries of mining of the valuable commodity, in a bid to reap more value from its abundant natural resources. The Royal Ghana Gold Refinery is set to refine 400 kilograms of gold a day, sourcing the raw material primarily from artisanal and small-scale mines, […]

Marrakech Air Show, a Showcase of Morocco’s Aeronautical Industry

The Marrakech airshow has become an annual event to showcase the progress achieved by Morocco’s aeronautical industry which is expected to grow by 20% in the next five years. Speaking to the press at a conference dedicated to the event, held this October 24-27, Minister for Industry, Investment, Trade and the Digital Economy Moulay Hafid […]