Northern Mali in Chaos

Nigeria plans to launch a digital version of its currency: the eNaira

Nigeria, which has partnered with a foreign fintech company, will be a pioneer in Africa, as will its West African neighbor, Ghana, which has been testing its e-Cedi as a new medium of exchange since September. Central banks around the world are exploring ways to create digital versions of their currencies in response to the […]

Lacking Open Economy, Algeria Maintains Closed Border Policy

Algeria has kept its borders with Morocco closed since 1994 because it lacks a dynamic private sector that is able to compete in a free market, Moroccan ambassador Hassan Abou Ayoub said. Keeping borders sealed runs against the ideal of achieving integration in the Maghreb region, the diplomat told Italian journalists on the sidelines of […]

Morocco launches “from New York to Marrakech” global road safety campaign

Morocco’s ambassador to the United Nations, Omar Hilale, launched the Global campaign for road safety, dubbed “from New York to Marrakech”, in anticipation of the 4th World Conference on Road Safety which will be held in the Moroccan city February 18 – 20, 2025. This will be the first time Africa will be hosting this […]