Aviation: Morocco Supports ICAO’s Training Program for Developing Countries

Morocco has demonstrated its strong commitment to building a safer, more secure, and more efficient aviation ecosystem, while supporting the training program set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for developing countries. During the ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS 2026) convening in Marrakesh under the theme: “Regional Solutions, Global Benefits”, Moroccan transport minister […]

US start-up KoBold Metals, backed by Gates and Bezos, raises $537M in race for Africa’s rare metals

In a remarkable move, the billionaire duo — Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos — have joined forces, pumping $537 million into mining ventures targeting rare metals across Africa. KoBold Metals, a US mining start-up backed by investors including Microsoft’s Bill Gates and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, has raised $537 million in its latest Series C funding […]

DRC: US Senators Call for Sanctions on Kabila

US senators called on President Barack Obama on Friday to impose sanctions on officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo responsible for violence and rights violations amid rising political tensions. A simmering political crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo that the US and its allies have been unable to defuse, is stoking fears in […]