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Inflation-hit Nigeria to criminalize corn exports to meet local needs

December 10, 2024

Nigeria’s senate plans to pass legislation to criminalize the export of corn amid concerns over hunger and rising staple prices in Africa’s most populous nation. ... Read More

Palestinian ‘Happy Holidays’ movie wins Marrakech International Film Festival’s top prize, l’Etoile d’Or

December 9, 2024

The 21st annual Marrakech International Film Festival concluded on Saturday with the awarding of the festival’s various prizes. The prize, the Golden Star, was awarded ... Read More

Assad regime’s collapse threatens Russia’s ambitions in north, sub-Saharan Africa

December 9, 2024

The fall of Syrian long-time dictator Bashar al-Assad's regime could lead to Russia losing its military bases located in the country and, if this happens, ... Read More

Permanent Secretariat of African network of national preventive mechanisms against torture inaugurated in Rabat

December 8, 2024

The headquarters of the permanent secretariat of the African network of national preventive mechanisms against torture was inaugurated on Saturday in Rabat at the National ... Read More

Africa Visa Openness Index 2024: mixed progress with many challenges lying ahead

December 7, 2024

The number of African countries offering e-visas has risen from 9 in 2016 to 26 in 2024, the latest addition of the Africa Visa Openness ... Read More

Morocco’s OCP to raise 5bln dirhams in ordinary bond

December 5, 2024

Morocco’s OCP group plans to issue an ordinary bond to raise 5 billion dirhams or 500 million dollars as it seeks funding for its ambitious ... Read More

Biden showcases US-funded Angolan rail hub, pledges $600M for another multi-country railway project

December 5, 2024

US president Joe Biden, on his visit to Angola to promote the $550 million US-backed Lobito Corridor railway project, has pledged another $600 million for ... Read More

Morocco urges more sustainable finance in Africa

December 4, 2024

Africa needs further access to sustainable finance to achieve development goals and bolster growth, Moroccan finance minister Nadia Fattah said. “The long-awaited growth of our ... Read More

African joint cybercrime operation by Interpol and Afripol nets 1,006 suspects

November 29, 2024

Some 1,005 suspected cybercriminals were arrested and malicious infrastructures and networks were dismantled across 19 African countries from early September to late October thanks to ... Read More

Libya addresses conditions of citizens imprisoned abroad

November 27, 2024

Libya is seeking to address the pressing issues related to Libyan nationals detained in foreign prisons, with focus on their status and welfare. To this ... Read More