Category: AFRICA
Morocco Bets on Video Game Industry to Provide Jobs and Diversify Economy
Morocco is laying down foundations to build a homegrown gaming industry by establishing a developer hub in the capital, training coders and launching programs to […]
Akon’s futuristic $6bn city project in Senegal abandoned
Plans for a futuristic city in Senegal dreamt up by the singer Akon have been scrapped and instead he will work on something more realistic, […]
Saudi Arabia Pledges $25 Bln Investment to Support Africa
Saudi Arabia on Wednesday announced ambitious plans to scale up its diplomatic and economic presence in Africa, aiming to boost its investments on the continent […]
Ons Jabeur retires from Wimbledon London first-round match
Twice Wimbledon runner-up Ons Jabeur’s tournament lasted only one hour and 25 minutes as the Tunisian retired in her first-round match against Viktoriya Tomova on […]
Mayar Sherif heads of to Tennis at Wimbledon London
Switching rackets can be one of the scariest decisions for a tennis player, but also incredibly rewarding for a career. Egypt’s Mayar Sherif is banking […]
Heatwave in Moroccan cities in record-breaking temperatures
Monthly temperature records have been broken across Morocco, sometimes topping seasonal norms by as much as 20 degrees Celsius, the national meteorological office said Sunday, […]
Morocco’s Central Bank Keeps Interest Rate Steady at 2.25%
Morocco’s Central Bank (Bank Al-Maghrib) has maintained its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.25%, stating that current borrowing cost levels remain consistent with inflation expectations. […]
UK Court Rules Shell Liable for Legacy Oil Spills in Nigeria
Oil giant, Shell will now face a full trial in London’s High Court in 2027, over allegations that it was legally responsible for legacy oil […]