DRC militias, Hong Kong firms sanctioned by U.S. over conflict mineral trade
The United States has imposed new sanctions on armed groups and companies accused of fueling violence and exploiting conflict minerals in eastern Democratic Republic of […]
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Mozambique’s Rice Imports Surge Amid Sharp Decline in Domestic Cereal Production
Mozambique imported US$63.1 million (€54.5 million) worth of rice between January and March 2025, representing almost 15% of all consumer goods brought into the country […]
Guinea nationalizes UAE bauxite mine amid regional push for resource sovereignty
In a bold assertion of economic sovereignty, Guinea has seized control of a major bauxite concession previously owned by the UAE’s Guinea Alumina Corporation (GAC), […]
Morocco Records 16% Surge in Tourist Arrivals by July 2025
Morocco welcomed 11.6 million tourists by the end of July 2025, marking a 16% increase compared with the same period in 2024, according to the […]
Samskip Launches Revolutionary Reefer Service Connecting Morocco to UK, Netherlands
European logistics giant Samskip has unveiled a groundbreaking maritime service that promises to transform fresh produce transport between Morocco and Northern Europe. The new Moroccan […]
Tunisia Enhances Eye Care Services, Eyes Medical Tourism Growth
In a high-level working session held Wednesday, August 6, at the Ministry of Health, Minister Mustapha Ferjani, alongside representatives of the Nadi Al-Basar Association and […]
ACWA Power to lead Morocco’s Noor Midelt 2 & 3 solar projects
ACWA Power, a global leader in private desalination and green hydrogen innovation, has been selected to develop the Noor Midelt 2 and Noor Midelt 3 […]
Rwanda and China Pledge Stronger Ties Under Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to deepening its longstanding relationship with China, describing the Asian giant as a “good friend.” While […]
South African Investors Eye Strategic Opportunities in Huambo’s Economic Corridor
South African business entities are intensifying their interest in investment opportunities within Huambo Province, Angola—particularly across agriculture, manufacturing, mining, and logistics linked to the Lobito […]
EU cocoa rule raises bankruptcy fears in Ivory Coast
A new European Union regulation aimed at curbing global deforestation has triggered alarm across Ivory Coast’s cocoa industry, with small farmers and exporters warning of […]