South Africa’s economy in crisis: Can growth be revived amid mounting debt?
South Africa’s economy remains trapped in a prolonged downturn, and any hopes for a quick recovery are dim. The latest budget policy statement, presented by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, underscores the deep-rooted challenges facing...
Resolution 2756: A diplomatic win for Morocco
Morocco is celebrating a recent diplomatic achievement as the UN Security Council passed Resolution 2756, extending the MINURSO mandate in the Western Sahara through October 31, 2025. This decision signals growing international support for...
South Africa’s economic growth forecast slips amid inflation pressures
South Africa’s economic forecast for 2024 has been lowered to 1.1%, down from the initial 1.3% predicted in February’s budget review, amid uneven growth and stubborn inflation. The new forecast, announced by the South...
Swiss tourist killed in brutal knife attack in Algeria’s Sahara
A Swiss tourist was brutally killed in the southern Algerian city of Djanet on October 11, 2024. The attack, eerily reminiscent of the 2014 beheading of French national Hervé Gourdel, has sparked international concern,...
SADC opposes South Africa’s choice for African Development Bank (AfDB) presidency
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has intensified its efforts in the race for the presidency of the African Development Bank (AfDB), reaffirming its support for Zambian economist Samuel M. Maimbo. This move comes...
Moroccan firm Almav wins ‘Best Supply Chain Consultancy in Africa’
Almav, a leading Moroccan company in supply chain engineering, has been awarded the title of Best Supply Chain Consultancy in Africa at the prestigious Africa Supply Chain Awards, held over the weekend in Dakar....
UN condemns human rights abuses in Tindouf camps by “Polisario”
The grave human rights abuses suffered by the population in the Tindouf camps, at the hands of the armed separatist militia "Polisario," were sharply criticized during the Fourth Committee of the United Nations General...
Strategic talks in Lagos: Final steps toward the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is holding a regional workshop from October 8 to 11 in Lagos, Nigeria, aimed at reviewing and validating the Host Government Agreement (HGA) for the Nigeria-Morocco...
Al Akhawayn University joins Afretec network, strengthening Africa’s digital transformation
Al Akhawayn University has been selected to join the African Engineering and Technology Network (Afretec), led by Carnegie Mellon University Africa. This prestigious network is dedicated to advancing inclusive digital transformation across Africa through...
African Digital Summit: AI and innovation take center stage in Casablanca
The 6th edition of the African Digital Summit, organized by the Moroccan Advertisers Group (GAM), kicked off on Tuesday in Casablanca, solidifying its position as a premier digital event in Africa. Held under the high...