Keywords: Africa


Salwa Idrissi Akhannouch: Architect of modern retail and emerging economic influence in Morocco

Salwa Idrissi Akhannouch is one of the most influential business leaders in contemporary Morocco. As the founder and chief executive of Aksal Group, she has played a central role in the expansion of modern retail and the introduction of international luxury brands to Moroccan consumers. Through major......

CAF announces postponement of 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, initially scheduled in Morocco from March 17 to April 3, will be postponed to July 25 to August 16, 2026 due to unforeseen circumstances. In an official statement, CAF explained that the decision......

Morocco climbs to 15th globally in Fraser Institute mining ranking

Morocco has strengthened its position as a leading destination for mining investment, ranking 15th worldwide in the Fraser Institute’s Annual Survey of Mining Companies for 2025. The report assessed 68 mining jurisdictions globally, including 14 in Africa. It drew on responses from 256 mining......

Revenue of listed companies on the Casablanca stock exchange rises by 9.9% in 2025

The overall revenue of companies listed on the Casablanca Stock Exchange recorded solid growth in 2025, reflecting positive momentum across several sectors of the Moroccan economy. According to a report published by BMCE Capital Global Research (BKGR), the combined turnover of listed......

Ethiopia’s multibillion dollar Bishoftu hub aims to reshape African aviation

About forty kilometres south of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia has begun building one of the most ambitious aviation projects ever attempted on the continent: Bishoftu International Airport, a new mega hub designed to anchor the future growth of Ethiopian Airlines and entrench the country’s role as Africa’s......

Nigeria’s non oil exports hit record as diversification gains pace

Nigeria’s non oil exports have climbed to a historic high, underscoring the country’s drive to reduce its long standing dependence on crude revenues and broaden its economic base. According to recent figures released by the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), non oil exports reached......

Morocco tests digital dirham for cross-border payments

Morocco has begun cautious but concrete trials of a central bank digital currency, as Bank Al‑Maghrib pilots a digital dirham for peer‑to‑peer and cross‑border transactions. Governor Abdellatif Jouahri has described the initiative as a strategic, gradual shift in payment infrastructure, supported......

Love Brand | Bank Of Africa among consumers’ favorite brands

Each year, Les Impériales brings together marketing and communication leaders to highlight the trends shaping the brands of tomorrow. Among the event’s key moments, the Love Brand ranking reveals the brands that hold a special place in consumers’ hearts. Love Brand: a distinction......

Love Brand | Shell among consumers’ favorite brands

A major event in marketing and communication in Morocco, Les Impériales annually reveals the brands that dominate their sectors. Through the Love Brand study, the event highlights those that succeed in transforming their expertise into genuine consumer trust. Love Brand: an award based on emotional......