Africa rises as India’s manufacturing lifeline amid U.S. tariff shock

Africa is emerging as a key manufacturing hub for Indian companies, as record-high U.S. tariffs — now up to 50% — threaten India’s export competitiveness, particularly in textiles, pharmaceuticals, and gems. The penalties, imposed largely in response to India’s continued oil trade with Russia, have forced Indian firms to pivot strategically toward Africa to maintain […]

Air Senegal signs MoU for eight Airbus aircraft

Air Senegal, the state-owned flagship carrier of Senegal, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for eight Airbus A220 aircraft at the Dubai Airshow on Tuesday, the airline said in a statement. According to Chief Executive Officer Ibrahima Kane, the planes would allow the airline to fly routes to Europe and West Africa when deliveries […]

Morocco-US Defense Consultative Committee convenes 11th session in Rabat

At the high instructions of King Mohammed VI, Supreme Commander and Chief of General Staff of the FAR, the Morocco-US Defense Consultative Committee (DCC) convened its 11th session this Tuesday at the headquarters of the National Defense Administration.   The session was co-chaired by Morocco’s Minister Delegate for National Defense Administration, Abdellatif Loudyi, and US […]