On 30th January 2024, the High Commission participated in a regular meeting of the East African Community (EAC) Ambassadors’ Group. The group brings together EAC Heads of Mission accredited to …
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Morocco: Lower House Speaker Represents His Majesty the King at Inauguration of Re-elected Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President, Félix Tshisekedi
The House of Representatives Speaker, Rachid Talbi El Alami, represented His Majesty King Mohammed VI, at the official inauguration of Félix Tshisekedi, the re-elected President of the Democratic Republic of …
Read More »The First Ever Green Bond has been Listed on the Lusaka Securities Exchange
The Kitwe-based Copperbelt Energy Corporation issued the bond through its subsidiary CEC Renewables and intends to use the capital raised for solar, wind, and other renewable energy projects across Zambia. …
Read More »Fitch on Nigeria’s Clearance of Outstanding Foreign Exchange Liabilities
Credit rating agency Fitch has said that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) still lacks the foreign exchange to clear the backlog of demand. It noted that the country’s high-interest …
Read More »Top Smartphone Seller in Africa Posts 2023’s Highest Annual Growth in Unit Shipments
Transsion, the Shenzhen, China company shipped 95 million units of smartphones last year, 30.8% more than it did in 2022, according to technology research firm International Data Corporation. That was …
Read More »Quality of Life Index Rates Africa
African nations are wrestling with various challenges that directly impact the well-being of their citizens. Economic inequalities remain a significant obstacle, as disparities in income and employment opportunities persist. In …
Read More »Ghana’s Plan to Pay Off Debt Underway
The International Monetary Fund’s board approved a first review of Ghana’s loan programme on Friday, allowing for the immediate disbursement of about $600 million under its $3 billion bailout programme. …
Read More »Google is Investing in the Potential of AI to Solve some of Africa’s Pressing Challenges
In 2018, the tech giant launched its first AI research centre on the continent in Accra, Ghana. In 2022, it expanded its presence by opening a product development centre in …
Read More »Mining Provides Economic Boon for the Region, but Instability in Mali also Makes it Vulnerable
Kedougou, one of the poorest regions of Senegal, is home to over 20 nationalities. Foreigners, mainly from other countries in West Africa, come to Kedougou to try their luck in …
Read More »Eritrea: Timket Celebrated Nationwide
Timket (Epiphany) was celebrated today across the country in a colorful manner. During the celebration in Asmara, at the Holy Water site around Bahti Meskerem Square, a prayer service was …
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