US Defense Secretary Mark Esper

Ericsson Report: Africa takes lead as 85% of global population expected to have 5G access by 2029

The November 2023 release of the Ericsson Mobility Report predicts that by 2029, 5G access will reach 85% of the world’s population, with Africa taking the lead in this advancement. This surge in mobile subscriptions across Sub-Saharan Africa is attributed to positive economic prospects and proactive regulatory measures aimed at enhancing network coverage, driven by […]

Sahara: Burundi reaffirms support for Morocco’s territorial integrity, autonomy plan

Burundi reaffirmed, on Wednesday in Rabat, its commitment to the principle of Morocco’s territorial integrity, while considering the autonomy plan as “the basis for achieving a sustainable, pragmatic and realistic solution” to the dispute over the Moroccan Sahara. This position was expressed in a joint statement issued after a meeting in Rabat between the Burundian […]

Fitch agency: Moroccan Banks Net Income Reaches Record Levels 2023

Moroccan banks’ profitability continued to recover strongly in 1st half of 2023, with aggregate net income reaching record levels, says Fitch rating agency, noting that the positive trend should continue in 2nd semester due to higher interest rates and loan book growth. The seven largest banks’ aggregate net income increased by 28% yoy in 1st […]