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Chile closes its embassy in Algiers

Chili announced it will shut down its foreign mission in Algeria and four other countries by the end of 2020 in a move to reduce costs and scale up relations with other countries such has Belgium and Austria. The widely-circulated Chilean daily El Mercurio reports that Chile’s decision to close its embassy in Algiers threw […]

African nations embark on major airport expansion to meet soaring demand

African nations are investing billions in airport infrastructure as passenger traffic across the continent is projected to double to 300 million annually by 2040, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which forecasts average growth of 5.7% per year through 2034. Ethiopia leads this transformation with plans for Africa’s largest airport near Bishoftu, 40km […]

Morocco emerges as Africa’s electric vehicle leader

Morocco continues establishing itself as Africa’s foremost electric vehicle market, driven by affordable Chinese imports and rapidly expanding domestic production capabilities. A recent BMI-Fitch Solutions analysis projects exceptional growth for the kingdom’s electric mobility sector through 2026. Electric vehicle sales are expected to surge 80.4% in 2025, reaching 5,311 units and capturing 2.6% market share […]