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African countries pledge to boost intra-continental trade under AfCFTA to 50% by 2030

African countries participating in the Africa Economic Summit 2024 held last week in Abuja pledged to boost intra-continental trade from 14% to at least 50% by 2030 under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The summit closed with a release of a white paper on coordinated actions that governments and institutions should commit to […]

African tourism potential to be unlocked by boosting air connectivity

While effective air connectivity within Africa is key to unlocking the potentials of tourism on the continent, unfavorable visa regimes, insecurity, high cost of air transport and low quality of tourism support services among other factors are hindering the growth of tourism in Africa. ”The truth is that the performance of the region’s aviation industry, […]

Egypt: human organ trafficking network busted

Egyptian authorities announced Tuesday they dismantled a ring of human organ traffickers including renowned doctors, hospitals. The operation which targeted several heath centers also helped to seize millions of dollars as well as computers. At least 25 people including organ buyers, middle men and the doctors were arrested by the country’s Administrative Control Authority and […]