Egypt partners with UAE’s Alcazar for $2.5B hybrid power plant in Zafarana
The Egyptian Government has finalized an agreement with UAE-based company Alcazar to establish a hybrid power plant in the Zafarana region. This project will combine […]
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Nigeria’s military, security forces strike crushing blow to illegal oil trade
Nigeria’s military and security forces have launched a major campaign against illegal oil operations, delivering a crushing blow to nearly six dozen illegal bunkering sites. […]
Angola estimates losses of 151 million euros in sawn timber exports in 2024
The Angolan government reported significant financial losses from the timber industry in 2024, estimating a shortfall of $157.4 million (€151 million) from sawn timber exports. […]
Moroccan King urges speeding up advanced regionalization to spur economic, social development
King Mohammed VI called for speeding up the advanced regionalization process so that it can act as a lever for economic and social development and […]
Malawi Demands Huge Payments from Foreign Firms over Resources and Revenue
Malawi’s government has issued sweeping financial demands against three multinational corporations, including a gemstone dealer, an energy giant, and a tobacco firm, alleging that these […]
Cameroon hosts CEMAC Summit in difficult economic environment
An extraordinary Summit of the Heads of State of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) is set to take place on Monday, December […]
Egypt Secures $40 million loan for landmark wind energy project
Egypt has secured a $40 million loan from the OPEC Fund for International Development to advance the construction of two large-scale wind farms in the […]
Inauguration in Niamey of Power plant donated by Morocco at King Mohammed VI’s instructions
A power plant donated by Morocco to Niger upon the instructions of King Mohammed VI was inaugurated this Thursday December 12, in Niamey, Niger. The […]
China leads as Egypt’s top import market in 2024
China has solidified its position as Egypt’s leading trading partner for imports during the first eight months of 2024, according to data from the Central […]
Nigeria Implements Corn Export Ban to Combat Food Crisis
Nigeria’s Senate has enacted legislation criminalizing large-scale corn exports, addressing escalating food security concerns in Africa’s most populous nation. The bill targets exports exceeding one […]