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Category: Business
Morocco’s efforts to preserve water resources highlighted in London at roundtable on water security
Morocco’s efforts to preserve water resources were highlighted in London Friday at a ministerial roundtable on water security in the context of climate change and ... Read More
DRC seeks minerals-for-security deal with US
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is reportedly seeking its own version of the minerals-for-security deal that has been offered by the Trump administration to ... Read More
Russia’s agri exports to Africa surge in 2024, boosting Kremlin’s influence
Russia significantly boosted its agricultural exports to Africa in 2024 by 19%, reflecting the country's growing economic influence across the continent amid the continuing war ... Read More
Egypt moves forward with privatization as Emirates NBD eyes Banque du Caire
Emirates NBD, the largest bank in Dubai by assets, has commenced due diligence on a potential acquisition of a stake in Banque du Caire, Egypt’s ... Read More
Cobalt prices increase following DRC’s export ban
Prices of cobalt, a key mineral for energy transition, began to rise following an export ban by the Democratic Republic of the Congo to balance ... Read More
Morocco prepares tender to launch 5G
Morocco is preparing to launch a tender to launch 5G bandwidth, a project that attracts interests from China’s Huwawei and western firms, Morocco’s Finance News ... Read More
China’s expanding port presence in Africa sparks concerns over security and sovereignty
Chinese state-owned firms are playing a dominant role in port development across Africa, with a presence in 78 ports across 32 countries as builders, financiers, ... Read More
Morocco wins presidency of the UN Economic Commission for Africa
Morocco won the presidency of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in an event that highlights the Kingdom’s clout and leadership within the continent. ... Read More
IMF approves $1.2 billion for Egypt following economic review
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board completed its fourth review of Egypt’s economic reform program under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement, granting the ... Read More
AfDB report highlights Africa’s economic strength driven by investment surge, bold reforms
A new report from the African Development Bank (AfDB) underscores Africa's impressive economic recovery, highlighting the continent’s resilience, growth, and the impact of bold reforms. ... Read More