Morocco Omar Hilal at UN General Assembly

NORTH AFRICA PIVOTS TO BLACK SEA WHEAT AS RUSSIA DOMINATES REGIONAL SUPPLY

North Africa’s wheat import landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation, with Black Sea suppliers now controlling 75 percent of the market as European Union share plummets to 25 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest analysis. The region, comprising Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco, represents 15 percent of global wheat imports. During […]

Nigeria’s Naira, Kenyan Shilling worst hit of Africa’s devaluing currencies in 2023 with no hope in sight

African countries have faced a myriad of challenges in 2023, not the least of which was currency devaluation, with Nigeria’s Naira and Kenyan Shilling experiencing their largest drop in value against the greenback in 24 and 30 years respectively. While Nigeria and Kenya recorded significant growth across numerous industries, there were still instances of socio-economic […]

Vladimir Putin to hold talks with Chad’s leader this January 24

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin will hold this January 24 talks with his Chadian counterpart Mahamat Idriss Deby who embarked Tuesday on an official visit to Moscow. Vladimir Putin’s office said on X that talks will focus on the prospects for the development of Russia-Chad relations in various areas, as well as issues on the regional […]