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Infrastructure bottlenecks undermine South Africa’s growth

Once the largest economy in the continent, South Africa reels under infrastructure degradation that risks ditching the country’s economic growth, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. Infrastructure dysfunctions, notably irregular electricity, supply hit production at Africa’s most industrialized nation, stoked unrest and worsened the country’s macroeconomic balances. Thea Fourie, Director for Sub-Saharan Africa Economics and […]

Moroccan Sahara witnesses “unprecedented economic boom” – International Magazine

The Moroccan Sahara region “is experiencing an unprecedented economic boom,” writes the magazine L’Essentiel des Relations Internationales in a special report on the occasion of the 35th African Union Summit held in Addis Ababa Feb. 5-6 “The Sahara region is experiencing an unprecedented economic boom, which is supported by an international diplomatic momentum in favor […]

EasyJet expands presence in Morocco to meet growing demand

Low-cost airline EasyJet has announced plans to establish in Marrakesh its first-ever base in Africa. With three aircraft based in the “Red City”, the company will offer its clients a permanent, year-round operation, serving 24 European destinations starting spring 2026. In the first year, easyJet will offer a record 4 million seats to and from […]