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Benin’s Jean-Claude Talon elected new President of Africa’s tennis governing body

The Confederation of African Tennis (CAT) elected last week Jean-Claude Talon from Benin as the new President of the continent’s tennis governing body in replacement of Tarak Chérif from Tunisia who had led the organization since 2004. Jean-Claude Talon, brother of Benin’s President Patrice Talon, is the President of the West African country’s tennis Federation. […]

Royal Air Maroc to Add Nine New Direct Routes in 2026 across Three Continents

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) said on Dec 15 it will launch nine new direct routes next year across Europe, Africa and the Americas, advancing its strategy to position Casablanca as a global hub and deepen Morocco’s international connectivity. RAM confirmed, in a statement, it will start Casablanca–Saint Petersburg in January 2026 and Casablanca–Los Angeles in […]

Morocco’s Wind Energy Industry to contribute $1.7 Bln in Country’s Economy

The wind energy Industry in Morocco is expected to create 75,000 additional jobs and contribute $1.2 billion in the country’s economy during the four coming years, according to a report released by Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). A country which installs 1 GW of onshore wind energy capacity per year could unlock a range of […]