Over 30 illegal migrants rescued off Morocco’s northern coast
Moroccan authorities announced that 31 illegal migrants were rescued in the sea north of Morocco, while the smuggler, a Malian national, was arrested. On Monday, […]
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Morocco: Overhaul of Vocational Training discussed at meeting chaired by the King
Less than two months after he sketched a roadmap to address youths’ unemployment and remedy the shortcomings of the educational system and training programs that […]
Nigeria celebrates Independence Day amid stagnant wages
President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria reiterated Monday on Independence Day his administration’s commitment to completely diversify the economy and strengthen other sectors to boost the […]
Sudan’s central bank to print 100-pound banknotes as inflation worsens
Sudan’s central bank will start printing 100-pound banknotes for the first time as it struggles to deal with a liquidity crisis and rampant inflation. The […]
Rapper Akon eyes solar investment program for Sierra Leone
Popular African-American Singer, record producer and philanthropist, Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam has promised to provide 5,000 solar street lights and 2,500 traffic lights to […]
Kenya: Inflation hits 12-month high due to VAT on fuel
Kenya’s inflation rose in September, pushed higher by an increase in fuel, transport and food prices, the statistics office said over the weekend. According to […]
Horn of Africa nations urge UN to lift Eritrea sanctions
Ethiopia and Somalia last weekend reiterated calls to the United Nations General Assembly for the lifting of sanctions on neighboring Eritrea. In July, the United […]
Nigeria: economy crippled, labor begins nationwide strike
Nigeria’s two main workers’ unions on Thursday commenced a nationwide strike after several months of failed discussions with the government. The Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC), […]
King Mohammed VI Calls for Boosting African Women’s Participation in Development & Decision-Making
King Mohammed VI has called for more African efforts to promote women’s participation in development and decision-making in order to make the most of their […]
Melania Trump to start solo trip to Africa next week
Melania Trump will visit Ghana, Kenya, Egypt and Malawi next month in her first solo trip abroad as US First Lady, White House correspondents reported […]