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Spain: 57 people including Moroccans detained in antidrug campaign

Spanish security forces have dismantled a network of drug dealers made of 57 people of various nationalities including Moroccans. Some 200 members of Guardia Civil had been deployed across the south of the European country to crack down on Hashish trafficking, online media Le360.ma reports. The operation launched in August last year targeted Malaga, Grenada […]

Online Marketplaces Could Create 3 Million Jobs in Africa by 2025, BCG report

Online marketplaces such as Jumia, Souq, Uber, and Travelstart could create around 3 million new jobs by 2025 across Africa. These digital platforms, which match buyers and providers of goods and services, could also raise incomes and boost inclusive economic growth with minimal disruption to existing businesses and workforce norms. These are among the findings […]

East African economies powering ahead, EAC may become continent’s next regional powerhouse

East Africa could soon become Africa’s economic powerhouse if ongoing plans to expand the seven-member East African Community (EAC) are implemented successfully, as latest figures from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) indicate. The EAC’s gross domestic product is expected to hit $346.17 billion in 2023, according to the IMF’s latest forecast, which can be attributed […]