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Senegal Records 11 Deaths in Rift Valley Fever Outbreak

Senegal has reported 11 deaths from Rift Valley fever out of 78 confirmed cases since the disease was first detected on 21 September in the northern Saint-Louis region, the Health and Public Hygiene Ministry announced over last week-end. Authorities have called on the public to remain vigilant, adhere strictly to preventive measures, and support health […]

Morocco declares end of CMI card-payment monopoly after market reforms

Morocco’s central bank and competition regulator said reforms have ended the long-standing dominance of the Centre Monétique Interbancaire (CMI) in the country’s bank-card payment market, opening the sector to new operators and lowering costs for merchants. Morocco has completed the transition from a market where CMI was the sole provider of merchant card-acquiring services to […]

Gitex Africa opens in Marrakech with participation of 1400 exhibitors

Gitex Africa, the continent’s largest technology festival, opened in Marrakech Monday with the attendance of 1400 exhibitors and 45,000 participants from 130 countries. Through the third edition of this event Morocco strengthens its foothold as a hub for technological innovation in Africa. Different stands explore the latest innovation technologies and artificial intelligence as well as […]