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Ghana, Africa’s top gold producer, opens its first refinery after centuries of mining

Ghana, Africa’s biggest gold producer, has launched its first-ever refinery after centuries of mining of the valuable commodity, in a bid to reap more value from its abundant natural resources. The Royal Ghana Gold Refinery is set to refine 400 kilograms of gold a day, sourcing the raw material primarily from artisanal and small-scale mines, […]

Morocco’s King represented at state funeral of former Japanese PM by Head of Government

Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch touched down in Tokyo this Monday to represent King Mohammed VI at the state funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. More than 700 foreign guests are expected to attend the memorial service honoring Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, which will take place on Tuesday in the Japanese […]

Africa has potential to become new global supply chain player — UNCTAD report

With its abundant resources and growing consumer market, Africa can become a prominent manufacturing destination for tech-intensive industries and a key link in global supply chains, according to the Economic Development in Africa Report 2023 that has just been launched (16 August) by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). African economies can […]