Pope Francis urges South Sudan to end “blind fury of violence”

Pope Francis has ended his peace mission to South Sudan with an impassioned plea urging the people to resist the “venom of hatred” to achieve the peace, forgiveness and prosperity that have eluded them through years of bloody ethnic conflicts. Reconciliation and mutual forgiveness for past wrongs — these were the main themes woven in […]

Morocco’s Highway Operator ADM Launches Decarbonation Study for National Network

The Société nationale des autoroutes du Maroc (ADM) is preparing to commission a strategic advisory mission to design a comprehensive decarbonation roadmap for its highway network, in a move that aligns Morocco’s largest road infrastructure operator with the country’s national energy transition commitments. The consultancy will cover the full lifecycle of ADM’s energy decarbonation trajectory, […]

Ecobank and Thunes Partner to Drive Africa’s Next Era of Instant Cross-Border Payments

Ecobank Group and Thunes have joined forces in a landmark partnership to enable instant cross-border payments across Sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to connect millions of individuals and businesses to the global financial ecosystem. Announced on 29 October 2025, the collaboration integrates Ecobank’s vast pan-African banking network with Thunes’ advanced fintech infrastructure to enhance liquidity, speed, and […]