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Ties with Africa are a “priority” for Moscow, Putin says, in a bid to evade sanctions

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he gives a “priority” to relations with African countries, as Moscow was looking for new partners in the face of international sanctions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “I want to emphasize that our country has always given and will continue to give priority to co-operation with African states,” Putin […]

Viability of planned Ugandan railway link to Kenya is questioned by analysts

Uganda has switched from a Chinese to a Turkish company to build a proposed $2 billion railway line linking its capital to the border with Kenya but analysts say Chinese investors poured doubt on the viability of the project. The proposed railway is designed to link up the capital city Kampala with one being built […]

Morocco’s Foreign Reserves Hit Record High on Tourism and FDI Surge

Morocco’s foreign exchange reserves climbed to an unprecedented 431.24 billion dirhams ($47 billion) at the end of October, up 19.6% from a year earlier, according to central bank data. Bank Al-Maghrib projects the upward trend will continue into 2026, reflecting strong tourism receipts and a sharp rebound in foreign direct investment (FDI). Travel revenues rose […]