U.S.-Egypt partnership strengthened with $235 million railway contracts

The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has announced the successful signing of three major contracts between Progress Rail, an American company, and Egyptian National Railways, collectively valued at over $235 million. The agreements, which were formalized on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Ministry of Transportation, mark a significant step in enhancing U.S.-Egyptian business relations while […]

Africa-China trade in 2022 surges, dwarfing commerce with US

Africa’s bilateral trade with China surged to a record high in 2022, highlighting how Beijing’s commercial influence over the continent continues to dwarf that of the United States. Beijing’s push to promote imports from Africa and rising commodity prices pushed trade up 11% to $282 billion last year. China’s exports to Africa were $164.49 billion, […]

Africa Union: Rabat pushes for AU PSC reform, advocates primacy of UNSC in conflicts resolution

Morocco is pressing for the reform of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) and advocates the primacy of the UN Security Council in conflicts resolution for the sake of global peace and security. Addressing the first meeting of the new PSC held Friday in Addis Ababa, Morocco’s Permanent Representative to […]