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The first edition of the International Congress on Entrepreneurship and Innovation Ecosystems in Africa will take place on April 4-5 in Fez. This congress will bring together experts, researchers, and entrepreneurs to discuss entrepreneurial dynamics and innovation ecosystems in Africa. The program features plenary conferences, debates, and a series of thematic workshops on topics such […]
Recent amendments to the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) are set to significantly affect African exporters, particularly those in industries with high carbon emissions, experts say. Introduced last month, these changes expand the scope of the CBAM to include indirect emissions — those generated by electricity used in production. This poses a serious […]
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering regional integration through the development of key infrastructure corridors across the continent. AfDB chief Akinwumi Adesina has recently emphasized the critical role these corridors play in reducing transport costs, improving market access, and stimulating economic growth. During a meeting with Kenya’s Ambassador to Côte […]
Ryanair plans to double its passenger traffic in Morocco to 30 million by 2030, leveraging its growing presence in the North African market ahead of the FIFA World Cup, a company executive said Wednesday. The Irish low-cost carrier is implementing an “ambitious growth strategy” to expand from its current 15 million passengers, said Elena Cabrera, […]
In the remote village of Karan, Mali, solar power has sparked remarkable change. The installation of a mini-grid operated by WeLight has provided 3,000 residents with reliable electricity, transforming local commerce and daily life. Bakery owner Samba Diakité exemplifies this impact. Previously dependent on diesel generators costing $100 daily, he now saves more than half […]
Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met in Ankara this week to reaffirm their countries’ strategic partnership, focusing on enhanced security cooperation and deepening economic ties. The leaders discussed a range of initiatives aimed at bolstering infrastructure, trade, and humanitarian aid, emphasizing Turkey’s role as a critical partner in […]
King Mohammed VI has appointed Rahma Bourqia as the new president of Morocco’s Higher Council for Education, Training, and Scientific Research, while he extended Amina Bouayach’s term as president of the National Human Rights Council, the Royal Office announced in a statement released this Friday. The Monarch also named Mohammed El Habib Belkouch Interministerial Delegate […]
Algeria has declared Morocco’s consul to Oran persona non grata without offering whatsoever explanation, in yet another diversionary tactic at a context Algiers is engulfed in diplomatic turmoil. The decision came the same day Algeria handed a five-year jail sentence to a writer who recalled that France amputated lands and attached them to current Algeria. […]
A deadly incident occurred in Egypt’s Red Sea on Thursday March 27 when a tourist submarine sank during a trip to the resort city of Hurghada. The submarine, named Sinbad, was carrying 45 foreign tourists, including Russians, Indians, Norwegians, and Swedish, as well as five Egyptian crew members. Six Russian nationals tragically lost their lives […]
South Sudan’s fragile peace is under serious threat after the arrest of opposition leader Riek Machar, with his party declaring that the 2018 Peace agreement, which ended a five-year civil war, has effectively collapsed. The South Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A) in Opposition accused the Government of undermining political goodwill, which is essential for lasting […]