Morocco social aid to rise 20% to 600 dirhams in 2027
The government approved a draft decree raising the minimum direct aid payment to 600 dirhams a month, the first step towards 1,000 dirhams by 2031.
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Liberia Seeks Egypt Partnerships to Boost Aviation, Tourism
CAIRO – Liberia is seeking closer aviation ties with Egypt to improve international connectivity and develop Roberts International Airport into…
Uganda shilling steadies as offshore investors return
Governor Michael Atingi-Ego told MPs that Bank of Uganda tightening has pulled offshore investors back into government securities.
QatarEnergy to Acquire 25% Stake in Chevron-Operated Offshore Exploration Block in Namibia
QatarEnergy has agreed to acquire a 25% participating interest in an offshore oil and gas exploration licence in Namibia from…
Uganda EITI report shows extractives earned Shs663bn in 2023/24
Mining and quarrying accounted for Shs337bn, and the minister asked whether the government is collecting all revenue due.
Mauritania’s new energy minister inherits gas-to-power push
Mohamed Ould Abdel Vetah returns to the energy ministry as Mauritania shifts gas towards domestic power.
DHL Global Forwarding names Sascha Geiken sub-Saharan Africa CEO
Geiken, previously head of ocean freight for the Middle East and Africa, succeeds Egidio Monteiro.
Egypt’s Sisi reviews inflation fight as reserves hit record $57.5bn
Sisi met Madbouly and central bank governor Hassan Abdallah as reserves rose for a tenth straight month.
KCB, UNICEF Join Forces to Boost Economic Resilience of Vulnerable Kenyan Households
KCB Foundation, KCB Bank and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) have inked a strategic partnership aimed at helping vulnerable…
Dangote Group Eyes Major Industrial Investments in Egypt as Cairo Courts Nigerian Conglomerate
Nigeria’s Dangote Group is considering Egypt as a strategic destination for expanding its industrial investments across Africa, with potential projects…
ECA Supports Africa’s Participation at COP31
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is supporting Africa’s participation at the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31)…
Ghana, Canada Sign Maritime Agreement to Expand Job Opportunities for Seafarers
Deal allows qualified Ghanaian maritime officers to seek recognition of their certificates for service aboard Canadian-flagged vessels Ghana and Canada…
Dangote Tops Nigeria’s 2026 Brand Rankings as Indigenous Firms Outnumber Multinationals
Nigerian-owned companies secure 27 of the country’s top 50 brand positions for the first time, highlighting the growing influence of…
