Africa’s diaspora remittances to grow 5,4% in 2024, market set to reach $500bn by 2035

Remittances to Africa and the Middle East, which play a pivotal role in many regional economies, significantly contributing to their GDP, are estimated to have increased 5.4% in 2024, primarily due to rebounded flows to Egypt, after a 14.6% decline in 2023. In 2024, remittance flows to low- and middle-income countries are expected to reach […]

Russia’s Putin announces trade agreements with four countries, including Morocco

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that his government is actively working on preparing trade agreements with four Arab countries, with Morocco being one of the key partners. The announcement was made during a Cabinet meeting, reported the Russian news agency, TASS. In his address, Putin said his nation is focused on establishing free trade zones […]

More fires now burning in Central Africa than in the Amazon—NASA

Blazes burning in the Amazon over the last weeks have prompted a global outcry. However, according to satellite data released by NASA about fires around the world, the central Africa region is the most affected region. Over a period of two days last week, Angola had roughly three times more fires than Brazil, according to […]