Arab Summit 2018

U.S. Africa Leaders Summit : America’s (Interested) Declaration of Love

The U.S. Africa Leaders Summit that brought to Washington this August 4-6 more than 50 African leaders and hundreds of governmental officials, CEOs and civil society activists was an opportunity for President Barack Obama to make a declaration of love to the black continent, announcing new partnerships and initiatives and pledging that America will be […]

Morocco’s OCP Group inaugurates state-of-the-art fertilizer blending plant in Nigeria, its first on the continent

The OCP Group has inaugurated in Kaduna, Northern Nigeria, a state-of-the-art fertilizer blending plant, its first on the continent. Extending over 10 hectares, this facility houses a blending unit with a production capacity of 120 tons per hour; a 25,000-ton storage unit; a modern training center dedicated to the various partners; a laboratory equipped with […]

Prospects and challenges for EU trade deals with Kenya and Rwanda

Rwandan prime minister this week held a meeting with the European Union delegation to discuss various areas of partnership to boost trade and investments, while NGOs are pushing Kenya to rescind the recent agreement with the EU to implement the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between them. Following the meeting with Rwandan PM Edouard Ngirente, one […]