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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 […]

France halts delivery of four armored military vehicle to Gabon

A French inter-ministerial Committee overseeing export of military equipment, CIEEMG, has vetoed the delivery of four AML90 armored vehicles to Gabon over fear that the equipment might be used to crackdown on protests during next year’s coming presidential elections, Africa Intelligence reports. The move, France-based media notes, came following pressure by Direction Afrique et océan […]

Ryanair to Open New Base in Rabat in April 2026

The airline Ryanair, in partnership with the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT), announced on Wednesday at Rabat-Salé Airport the opening of a new base in Rabat from April 2026, its fifth in Morocco, with two aircraft based there, 20 routes operated, and an investment of $200 million. Seven new international routes will connect Rabat to […]