Morocco tops African destinations with 17.4 million tourists in 2024

Morocco has become Africa’s top tourist destination with new record arrivals of 17.4 million tourists in 2024, the tourism ministry said. Arrivals were two years ahead of schedule or 20% higher compared with 2023, showing the country has turned the Covid-19 page thanks to major investments in its hospitality sector. Of all visitors, 51% were […]

Blue Africa Summit 2024: Africa asserts its maritime ambition

Tangier has successfully hosted this week the second edition of the Blue Africa Summit, an event that marked a decisive turning point in Africa’s maritime ambition. The summit, held under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI, brought together political leaders, experts, and key players in the maritime sector, who underscored the growing importance of […]

Libya’s two warring factions in Moscow to sign ceasefire

The heads of Libya’s two warring factions, the Prime Minister of the Government of National Accord (GNA) Fayez al-Serraj, and the commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA) Khalifa Haftar, are both in Moscow this Monday to sign a binding ceasefire.   Turkey and Russia, which back opposing sides in the conflict, are supporting the […]