Tag: pandemic

China’s PLA navy increases African port calls in bid to cement Beijing’s diplomatic ties

April 22, 2024

China’s 45th naval fleet has in recent weeks visited Tanzania, Mozambique and Madagascar in what experts say is Beijing's show of force designed to help ... Read More

Number of Chinese workers across Africa drops by over 60% over past decade — report

March 22, 2024

The number of Chinese workers across Africa has plummeted to its lowest level in more than a decade, according to data from China's National Bureau ... Read More

Africa imports 70-80% of its drugs, losing $2.6tn yearly due to ill-health — AfDB chief

March 12, 2024

Africa imports between 70 and 80% of its medicines, according to Akinwumi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), who also warned that ... Read More

African govts in fiscal bind amid high interest rates and debt squeeze

October 18, 2023

With the interest rates likely to stay high in 2024, governments across Africa are presented with a unique challenge and dilemma as they struggle to ... Read More

IMF Chief Impressed by Morocco’s Economic progress

June 22, 2023

The Moroccan economy has made remarkable progress and impressive export growth, particularly in industrial sectors such as automotive and renewable energies, said Managing Director of ... Read More

EgyptAir unveils Manchester, New Delhi routes

June 13, 2023

Egypt’s national carrier EgyptAir has added new routes serving India and the United Kingdom, namely Cairo to Manchester and Cairo to New Delhi. The Manchester-bound ... Read More

IMF $3bn bailout package for Ghana defies Akufo-Addo’s ‘Ghana beyond aid’ policy

May 22, 2023

Ghana, formerly praised for its stability and good governance, is finally getting some breathing room after Ghanian officials announced last week (18 May) that the ... Read More

Tunisian lone wolf kills four in Synagogue attack

May 9, 2023

A Tunisian security officer killed two of his colleagues and two visitors of a synagogue, in an attack that bodes ill for Tunisia’s image and ... Read More

WTM Africa 2023 shows optimism over continent’s tourism sector prospects

April 5, 2023

Africa’s travel market is open again and experiencing a boom, despite the serious damage the industry sustained due to the Covid-19 pandemic — this is ... Read More

East Africa promotes regional, China tourism to reduce over-reliance on US, Europe

March 9, 2023

In their post-Covid recovery plans, East African countries are promoting niche products, such as cruise, adventure, culture and sports tourism, in emerging tourist markets such ... Read More