Tag: pandemic
Rwanda Secures €95M EU Deal to Lead Africa’s Vaccine and Biotech Revolution
Rwanda’s ambitions to become Africa’s health and biotech hub received a major endorsement this week, as the European Union announced a €95 million ($103 million) ... Read More
Pharmaprom Invests 75 Million Dirhams in Casablanca Facility Expansion
Pharmaceutical manufacturer Pharmaprom is set to invest 75 million dirhams in expanding its production facility in Lissasfa near Casablanca, signaling growing confidence in Morocco's pharmaceutical ... Read More
Moroccan Observatory Launches the Middle East and North Africa Journal on Violence and Extremism (MENAVEX)
The first issue of the Middle East and North Africa Journal on Violence and Extremism (MENAVEX) has been officially released. This marks the launch of ... Read More
African economies struggle to recover from ongoing impact of Russia-Ukraine war
Three years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, African economies continue to grapple with the long-term effects of the conflict, with many nations still feeling the ... Read More
China’s PLA navy increases African port calls in bid to cement Beijing’s diplomatic ties
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
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
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
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
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
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