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MENA Startup Funding Rebounds to $150 Million in April; Morocco Slips to Seventh Spot

Startup investment activity across the Middle East and North Africa rebounded sharply in April 2026, with total funding reaching $150 million across 27 transactions — a 211 percent increase on the March figure, according to Wamda data. The recovery, while significant in volume terms, was characterized by selectivity and caution rather than a broad return […]

France reaffirms readiness to back Morocco’s investments in Sahara

French minister in charge of foreign trade, Franck Riester, said his country “welcomes” and is “ready” to finance Morocco’s investments in the Sahara territory. His statement echoes that of French foreign minister who broke the ice in Rabat saying France welcomed the development effort led by Morocco in its southern provinces and is ready to […]

Nigeria teams up with Pakistan to confront rising drone threat

Nigeria is facing a new and dangerous phase in its battle against terrorism, as the Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) begins deploying armed drones in its insurgency campaign. In a recent attack in Borno State in Northeast Nigeria, the group used modified drones carrying locally made grenades, injuring five soldiers and signaling a major […]