Kohler & Nasser-Bourita

Morocco Set to Join AU’s Peace & Security Council

Morocco is set to be a major player within the African Union by integrating its supreme decision making body on peace and security issues: the Peace and Security Council (PSC). Morocco’s ambition to be member of the most important body within the African Union was expressed by Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita during talks recently in […]

Energizing Africa: AI can help achieve universal energy access on the continent

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can accelerate energy access in Africa, which is critical to reduce poverty, enhance productivity, and build resilience against climate change on the continent, says a recent report published by the London School of Economics (LSE). AI has the potential to significantly transform energy access in Africa by improving equitable energy access, fostering […]

“Very difficult” 18 months ahead for African banks — Fitch 2022-23 Outlook

The next 12-18 months will be “very difficult” for African banks as widespread inflation, currency devaluations and interest-rate hikes sweep the region, a senior director of credit ratings agency Fitch said on Wednesday (21 September). African economies have struggled over the last year in the face of external forces including lingering effects from the COVID-19 […]