Russia’s agri exports to Africa surge in 2024, boosting Kremlin’s influence

Russia significantly boosted its agricultural exports to Africa in 2024 by 19%, reflecting the country’s growing economic influence across the continent amid the continuing war in Ukraine. During the previous fiscal year, Russia’s agricultural exports to Africa surpassed $7 billion, according to a statement released by the Agricultural Export Center (Agroexport), with Egypt, Algeria, and […]

AfDB launches $1bn fund to boost access to climate finance for Africa’s youth

Almost $1 billion will be disbursed by the African Development Bank (AfDB) to young entrepreneurs to help tackle climate change on the continent, AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina announced, noting that failing to invest in the youth will hurt Africa. In an effort to combat climate change, the AfDB and the Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA) […]

Coronavirus: Morocco’s air improves, accidents drop during lockdown

The confinement imposed to curb coronavirus infections have led to a drop in air pollution and car accidents across the country, authorities said. Morocco started a lockdown on March 20 that was extended to May 20 limiting movement to necessities with only one member in every household allowed to shop. Working from home has been […]