Russia-Africa summit: Putin seeks to extend influence, but many African leaders stay away
Only 16 African heads of state have arrived in St. Petersburg to attend the second Russia-Africa Summit — fewer than...
Economy
AfDB: Egypt best economic performer in North Africa region in 2022
Egypt and Mauritania were the best economic performers in the North Africa region in 2022 with growth rates of 6.6...
Cairo-based Banknbox sets up HQ in Egypt
Banknbox, a financial technology (fintech) firm based in the Egyptian capital of Cairo, announced the opening of its $10 million...
US Acting Deputy Secretary of State on an African tour
Victoria Nuland, the Acting Deputy Secretary of State of the United States, has embarked on an African tour to take...
Drought-hit North Africa turns to purified sea and wastewater
From Tunisia to Morocco, sun-baked North Africa has embarked on a building spree of plants that purify sea and wastewater...
North Africa heatwave: Wildfires kill dozens and force over 1,500 people to evacuate
Thousands of firefighters have been mobilised to tackle the wildfires that have led to mass evacuations across the region. Wildfires...
After Niger coup, France worries over Russia’s influence, impact on North Africa
An ongoing military coup in Niger is threatening French and American efforts to combat Sahel and North Africa-originated jihadism. Russian flags waved...
ECOWAS gives Junta in Niger one week to surrender power
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) gave, Sunday July 30, the new leaders in Niger, one week to...
North Africa’s economies to expand by 4.6% in 2023, green growth a priority — AfDB
North African countries are projected to see a slight increase in economic growth to 4.6% in 2023 and 4.4% in...
From doing mission to being mission: Experience of a religious sister in North Africa
I am a member of the Congregation of the Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate (MSI). I joined them because I...
