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Inflation-hit Nigeria to criminalize corn exports to meet local needs
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
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
Morocco’s OCP to raise 5bln dirhams in ordinary bond
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
Morocco urges more sustainable finance in Africa
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
Horn of Africa instability and insecurity discussed in two key forums in Djibouti
As the Horn of Africa is facing multiple and complex challenges, two important forums have recently brought together experts, politicians, diplomats and traditional leaders to ... Read More
Russia to build spaceports in friendly African states as world powers jostle for influence
Russia has offered to construct spaceports on the territory of friendly African nations, including South Africa, Zimbabwe, and others, just as the competition among the ... Read More
Senegal: Parliament shifts power balance as reform agenda gains momentum
Senegal's ruling PASTEF party has achieved a decisive parliamentary victory, securing 130 of 165 seats according to provisional election results. This overwhelming majority empowers newly ... Read More
Libya elected chair of International Olive Council
Libya has been elected to chair the International Olive Council (IOC), formerly the International Olive Oil Council, for a one-year term. The election took place ... Read More
Egyptian MP calls for TikTok ban over ethics and security concerns
Egyptian MP Essam Diab has urged Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Communications Minister Amr Talaat to ban TikTok, accusing the platform of undermining societal and ... Read More
Kenya backtracks on airport procurement deal with India’s Adani
Kenya has backpedaled on a $2 billion deal under which it was expected to hand over Nairobi’s airport to India’s Adani Group. The deal was ... Read More