African Union

South Sudan restores crude oil production and export via Sudan as force majeure is lifted

The South Sudanese government and key oil companies have jointly announced the resumption of oil production and export at its Blocks 3 and 7 in the Upper Nile State with an initial output target of 90,000 barrels of crude oil per day. In a joint statement Tuesday (7 January), they said that normal operations have […]

China’s Citic Dicastal expands automotive investments in Morocco

China’s car parts maker Citic Dicastal opened its third factory in Morocco in Kenitra worth 180 million euros to manufacture aluminum chassis parts. The new factory spans over 20,000 square meters and employs 1000 people. It has an annual production capacity of 5 million units, of which 90% will be exported to Europe. This plant […]

Press freedom increasingly under threat in sub-Saharan, southern Africa

In July 2023, the International Press Institute’s (IPI) global network’s monitoring of press freedom violations in sub-Saharan Africa recorded 80 incidents in 17 countries, which reflects just how much media across Africa are being obstructed by newsroom raids and arrests, attacks on reporters covering elections and legal challenges to their work. According to the latest […]