Morocco is reportedly in discussions with Turkish defense firm Havelsan to acquire “Barkan 3”, an advanced unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) designed to operate in conjunction with drones in monitoring and addressing threats remotely. According to press reports, Morocco is expanding its military cooperation with Turkish companies building on the success of the drone factory opened […]
Former Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete has held talks with key stakeholders in South Sudan as part of a fact-finding mission aimed at reviving the country’s stalled peace process. J. Kikwete arrived in Juba on Wednesday, April 8, for a three-day visit after his appointment on March 24 by the African Union as High Representative for […]
Casablanca ranked as Africa’s leading financial center in the latest Global Financial Center Index (GFCI 39), underscoring its growing prominence on the continent. The index, published in March 2026 by consultancy Z/Yen Group in partnership with the China Development Institute, ranked Casablanca 49th out of 120 financial centers worldwide. It placed ahead of other African […]
