France announced Tuesday January 2 the closure of its Embassy in Niger’s capital of Niamey “until further notice”, citing major concerns. “For the past five months, our Embassy has been subjected to major obstacles that have made it impossible to do its job: a blockade around the Embassy, restrictions on employees’ movements, and the turning […]
Generous rainfall and snowfall since mid-November have given a major boost to Morocco’s 2025 agricultural season, Agriculture Minister Ahmed Bouari said, highlighting improvements in crop conditions, water reserves and grazing lands. Speaking to members of the Moroccan parliament, Bouari said the abundant rainfall had a “direct and beneficial impact” on wheat, vegetables and fruit trees, […]
Alphabet Inc launched its Google Wallet in South Africa on Tuesday (23 August), after rival Apple Inc introduced its Apple Pay mobile payment system in the country last year — a sign that the tech giants try to gain a foothold in the continent’s rapidly growing digital payments space. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the […]
