The Pestana CR7 venture, owned by Real Madrid’s star Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal’s top hotel chain, Pestana, announced the opening of a new hotel in Marrakesh next year. The hotel would be the fifth under the Pestana CR7 chain, Moroccan media said, adding that the Marrakech hotel is part of the brand’s plan to double […]
Religious leaders and especially Salafists in the three coup-hit West African countries have reportedly emerged as the unexpected allies of the new military authorities. The largely popular regimes in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali — West African countries, which have also undergone military coups since 2020 — enjoy the support of the religious leaders that […]
Solar power companies are rapidly expanding in Central and West Africa, bringing electricity to millions in regions where 600 million people still lack access. These often African-owned businesses operate in areas with low electrification rates, offering products ranging from solar-powered lamps to complete home systems. In West Africa, where 220 million people live without power, […]
