Gold prices surged to historic highs in 2025, repeatedly approaching $4,000 an ounce, according to the World Gold Council, as geopolitical tensions, global inflation and aggressive central bank buying drove demand for the safe-haven metal. The rally has reignited debate over Africa’s role in the global gold market. The continent holds nearly 30% of global […]
The M23 rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has continued its offensive, defying a ceasefire agreement signed by DRC President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame. Despite international calls for an immediate halt to hostilities, M23 forces captured the strategic town of Walikale on Wednesday (19 March), a key area rich […]
Moroccan Minister of Economy and Finance Mohamed Benchaâboun highlighted the priorities of Morocco’s economic recovery plan at a virtual conference held Wednesday as part of the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB). To help its economy recover from the covid-19 crisis, Morocco adopted a stimulus plan focused on […]
