Kamal Oudrhiri

Madagascar to launch first urban train on August 15

Madagascar’s Ministry of Transport and Metrology will launch on August 15 in capital Antananarivo the country’s first urban train to be powered by electricity, local media Madagascar Tribune reports. The train will connect Soarano and Amaronakona stations, a distance of 12 km. The new train will help commute within the capital. 2 million people commute […]

DRC: Over 180 people killed in inter-communal clash

At least 180 people have lost their lives in inter-communal clash in the West of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Anadolu news agency reports citing authorities. The violence according to the Congolese government occurred over two months, at Kwamouth, at heart of Mai – Ndombe province, hundreds kilometers from capital Kinshasa. “The situation has returned […]

Sub-Saharan Africa set for 3.8% growth in 2025 as inflation eases, investment returns

Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy is expected to grow by 3.8% in 2025, a modest but meaningful rebound driven by easing inflation, stabilizing currencies, and improving investment conditions, according to the World Bank’s latest Africa Pulse report released Tuesday (7 Oct). The forecast marks an upgrade from April’s 3.5% projection and reflects renewed optimism in key economies […]