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Algeria’s repression of Christians casts shadow over Pope’s April visit

Algeria is preparing to welcome Pope Léon XIV in April, a visit the government hopes will highlight the country’s historic ties to Christianity and its claim to the legacy of Saint Augustine. But the visit will take place at a context marked by church closures and mounting crackdown on Christian communities. Official media have intensified […]

UNCTAD Maritime Report: Morocco cited as success model in digitalization & trade facilitation

Morocco has been highlighted in the 2025 Review of Maritime Transport by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) as a success model in digitalization and international trade facilitation, thanks to its PORTNET system, an electronic single window dedicated to ports and trade operations. Presented as a “good practice to be shared with […]

Nigerian fintech startup raises $120M from Chinese investors

Nigerian-based fintech startup OPay has raised a $120 million Series B round backed by Chinese investors. Founded by consumer internet company Opera, OPay will use the funds to scale up in Nigeria and expand its payments product to Kenya, Ghana and South Africa, the company said in a statement. Incubated by Norwegian-based consumer internet outfit […]