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Sudan: Gold Traders in Omdurman Launch Indefinite Strike Amid Rising Insecurity and Armed Robbery

Gold traders in Sudan’s city of Omdurman have commenced an indefinite strike on Monday, July 21, following the violent robbery of a colleague, Omar Mohamed, who was ambushed by armed assailants dressed in military uniforms. According to Khalid Al-Khanjar, head of the Chamber of Gold Traders, the attackers used a vehicle equipped with an RPG, […]

Morocco receives 40 green hydrogen project proposals

In a significant move towards sustainable energy, the steering committee for Morocco’s Green Hydrogen Initiative, known as “l’Offre Maroc,” held a meeting to discuss the criteria for projects after nearly 40 bids were submitted on a platform run by the Moroccan agency for sustainable energy MASEN. The committee emphasized transparency and competitiveness for bids across […]

Africa’s growing fintech sector transforms fin-services, but funding costs are obstacle — EIB report

The number of fintech companies in Africa have almost tripled this year compared with 2020 as financial conditions across the continent ease, though funding costs are still an obstacle to further growth, according to a new report by the European Investment Bank (EIB). This progress is thanks to the improving access to finance for people […]