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Kenyan, Nigerian currencies tumble to new record lows against US dollar

Kenyan and Nigerian currencies have both hit all-time lows in the past few days, worsening the economic situation in the two heavily indebted African countries plagued by high inflation and ongoing dollar shortages. Kenyan currency hit all-time low of 150 shillings to the US dollar on Monday (23 October), while the Nigerian naira has faced […]

Two Moroccan startups shortlisted for Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator

Two Moroccan fintech startups, Woliz and Hsabati, have been selected for the fourth Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program launched by the American giant in digital payments to help startups fast-track their growth and impact. Woliz is a fintech ecosystem transforming nano-stores into digital hubs with loyalty rewards, payments, and AI-driven operations. Hsabati is a platform […]

Morocco/Sahara: Laayoune Medical School Opens in September

The school of medicine and pharmacy of Laayoune in the Moroccan Sahara will open doors in September for local students from Saharan provinces. Applications for admission tests for the 2021-2022 academic year have been launched by the ministry of Higher education. Over $69 million has been spent for the construction and equipment of this new […]