Africa/Football: Cairo to host CAF headquarters for another decade
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, will remain in the Egyptian capital of Cairo for 10 additional years following an agreement with the Egyptian government. […]
Month: February 2020
Morocco’s agri-food exports hit 3.1 million tons
Morocco’s exports of agro-food products reached around 3.1 million tons during the 2018-2019 campaign in terms of volume, the first time in history, according to […]
Tanzania inks $1.46 billion loan for regional railway project
Tanzania has signed a $1.46 billion loan agreement with Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania to fund the construction of a standard gauge railway in the East […]
Morocco launches “Green Generation 2020-2030”, a new farming development strategy
In a follow-up to the Green Morocco Plan launched in 2008 and that fulfilled most of its goals, Morocco adopted a new strategy to promote […]
UNFPA donates $540k in reproductive health supplies to Namibia
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has donated Namibia reproductive health supplies and basic medical equipment worth over $540,000. According to the Namibian Ministry of […]
Morocco’s King Inaugurates Youth-Oriented Projects in Agadir Region
King Mohammed VI inaugurated, on Wednesday in the commune of Ait Melloul (Agadir region) “Argana” center for youth listening and guidance, a pilot project carried […]
Morocco Seizes over 7.5 Tons of Cannabis in Southern City of Guelmim & Captures 8 People
The Moroccan Police of Saharan city of Guelmim seized on Tuesday more than 7.5 tons of cannabis and arrested eight people linked to an international […]
Sudan to hand ICC Darfur crimes culprits
The government of Sudan and rebel groups in Darfur agreed on Tuesday that all those wanted by the International Criminal Court should appear before the […]
Uganda: Chinese Firm Seeks to Build Dam on Nile River
In Uganda, Chinese firm POWERCHINA International Group Limited (PIGL) has requested for a license to develop a $1.4bn Hydroelectric Power Station. According to their application, […]
West African countries to investigate Nigeria border closure
West African countries have agreed to investigate the impact of Nigeria’s decision last year to close off its land borders to trade, Nigeria’s presidency said […]