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China-Africa summit due in September in Beijing

China began inviting African leaders to attend the China-Africa summit in Beijing this September, against the backdrop of fierce competition by global powers over Africa’s critical minerals. Ugandan foreign ministry was the first to leak details about the summit that will be held on September 3-8. Known by its acronym FOCAC, the summit is held […]

Mauritania records 21% surge in internet subscriptions as traditional calls decline

Mauritania recorded a significant shift towards digital communication in 2024, with internet subscriptions rising by 20.8 per cent to more than 3.65 million, according to data from the Regulatory Authority contained in the 2025 Annual Guide to Economic Statistics. The figures, published by Africa IT News on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, show that the growth […]

Tourism investment growth across Africa highlighted at Morocco showcase summit

The second Morocco Showcase Summit convened November 19-20 in Casablanca with renewed ambitions positioning tourism investment as a rapidly growing sector across Morocco and Africa. Jointly organized by the Moroccan Society of Tourism Engineering (SMIT) and API Events, the gathering attracted over 300 participants including experts, investors, operators, and national and international tourism decision-makers from […]