Curtains fell on the Africa Investment Forum in Rabat which helped the African Development Bank (AfDB) mobilize a total funding of $29.2 billion for 47 projects, covering critical areas such as water supply, energy, transport, mining, pharmaceuticals, private equity, tourism, and infrastructure. The event drew 2,300 investors and delegates from 83 countries, AfDB chief Akinwumi […]
Morocco’s Tanger Med is expected to outpace its nominal container capacity this year, as the port strengthens its foothold as a major transshipment hub, a port official told Reuters. The port is poised to handle more than 9 million containers after 8.6 million containers last year, that is a growth of 13.4% compared to the […]
Egyptian security Forces have detained hundreds of people, including foreigners, along the country’s border with Sudan in a sweeping operation targeting illegal gold mining and smuggling activities, according to a military statement. Authorities said the detainees included 87 Egyptians and 136 foreign nationals, though their countries of origin were not disclosed. The operation also led […]
