Category: Africa

Intra-Africa trade hampered by high costs, cumbersome border procedures — TMA report

December 11, 2024

Trade among African countries within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is hampered by inefficient border procedures, complex documentation requirements and the lack of ... Read More

Morocco produces Africa’s first Mpox tests

December 11, 2024

A Moroccan company has produced Africa’s first Mpox test, as the continent struggles to contain the spread of the virus, AP reported. The jabs are ... Read More

France starts withdrawal from Chad as longstanding military presence winds down

December 11, 2024

French military forces have begun pulling out of Chad, marking the end of a long era of defense cooperation in the region. The withdrawal process, ... Read More

Sudan: ICC indictment begins against Ali Kushayb, former Janjaweed leader

December 11, 2024

Former Janjaweed leader Ali Mohammed Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, also known as Ali Kushayb, faces charges of crimes against humanity and war crimes at the International Criminal ... Read More

Ghana: Mahama returns to the presidency, promises a fresh start for economy

December 10, 2024

Ghana’s former president, John Dramani Mahama, has reclaimed the nation’s highest office following a decisive electoral victory. With just over 56% of the votes, he ... Read More

AfDB contributes €104.7 million to boost water sector in Morocco, speed up ONEE digitalization

December 10, 2024

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has extended Morocco a €104.7 million loan to boost the water sector in the Kingdom. The funding is destined to ... Read More

Armed men kill 21 west of Niger’s capital

December 10, 2024

Armed men on motorcycles killed 21 people in Tillaberi region west of Niger’s capital Niamey, in yet a new incident that highlights the growing challenge ... Read More

Mounting calls for strengthening Morocco-South Africa economic partnerships

December 10, 2024

South African Businessmen and economic stakeholders have joined their voices to those of politicians and activists to call for consolidating economic partnerships between their country ... Read More

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

Senegal’s Faye pushes for dialogue, calls for easing tensions between ECOWAS and AES

December 10, 2024

Senegalese president Bassirou Diomaye Faye said he has stepped up his efforts to foster reconciliation with Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali following their withdrawal from ... Read More