Africa’s digital development needs boost from AfCFTA, import duties cuts — World Bank

African countries face higher tariffs and tend to import relatively low-quality digital goods compared to other regions, especially in low-income nations, a recent research by World Bank economists has found. Despite relying heavily on imports, tariffs that African countries impose on imported digital goods are about three times higher than other regions, the research has […]

Has Algeria Received Russian Anti-Aircraft Missile System S-400?

The Algerian army has reportedly received Russian anti-aircraft missile system S-400, designed to intercept and destroy airborne targets at a distance of up to 400 km, twice the range of the American Patriot missile. If such a delivery is confirmed, the North African country will become the first foreign country to get the S-400 system […]

New Moroccan government unveils ambitious social program

The newly appointed head of the government Aziz Akhannouch kicked off his mission by chairing the first ministerial council followed by a presentation of a government program before members of the parliament with strong social and economic commitment. Akhannouch was designated head of the government after his party came first in Sept.8 elections. He built […]