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Morocco, Egypt profit as global fertilizer prices surge 15 percent

Two African nations have emerged as unexpected beneficiaries of global fertilizer market disruptions, with Morocco and Egypt capitalizing on geopolitical tensions to establish themselves as alternative suppliers to Europe amid a 15 percent price surge in 2025. World Bank data released this week reveal dramatic price increases across fertilizer categories, with triple superphosphate jumping 43 […]

Where is the money? — Tanzania misused billions of covid-19 funds

After first denying the covid-19 crisis, Tanzania is now unable to account fully for aid received from abroad, as the country’s controller and auditor general has found irregularities of more than $1.6 billion in the funds allotted for the country’s Covid-19 socioeconomic recovery and response (TCRP) plan. The audit report of Tanzania’s controller and auditor […]

U.S confirms appointment of new Ambassador to Niger

The U.S. State Department has confirmed the appointment of Kathleen FitzGibbon as Washington’s new envoy to Niger now led by a junta that toppled on July 26 west-backed leader Mohamed Bazoum. Vedant Patel, the deputy spokesman of the State Department confirmed FitzGibbon’s appointment arguing that she is going there to lead the mission during a […]