Keywords: Africa


WHO launches clinical trials for Ebola treatments amid outbreak in DR Congo

The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched clinical trials evaluating two experimental antiviral treatments for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), marking a significant step in efforts to combat an outbreak caused by the highly virulent Bundibugyo strain. Patient enrollment......

South African manufacturing confidence slips in June as demand weakens, Absa PMI shows

South Africa's manufacturing sector lost momentum in June as weaker customer demand led to a decline in new orders, according to the latest Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI). While falling global oil prices helped improve expectations for the months ahead, overall business conditions in the......

IMF urges MENA countries to turn crises into opportunities for sustainable growth

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on countries across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to seize the current period of global uncertainty as an opportunity to accelerate structural reforms and build stronger, more resilient economies. Speaking at the opening of the second annual......

Morocco Ranks Among Africa’s Top 10 Hydropower Producers with 2.59 GW Capacity

Morocco has secured a strong position in Africa’s hydropower landscape, ranking ninth among the continent’s top ten countries in installed hydroelectric capacity, with a total of 2.59 gigawatts (GW) in 2025, according to recent energy data reports. This performance highlights Morocco’s......

Green Hydrogen Boom Positions Morocco and Egypt at the Center of the Global Energy Transition

Africa is rapidly strengthening its position in the global energy landscape as countries accelerate investments in green hydrogen, a key component of the transition toward low-carbon economies. According to a recent report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the continent is expected to witness......

Africa sets historic record with nine teams in the 2026 World Cup round of 32

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has marked a historic milestone for African football, with a record nine national teams qualifying for the Round of 32. The achievement represents the continent's strongest collective performance in World Cup history and highlights the growing competitiveness of African football......

Morocco highlights Africa’s voice at UN Charter anniversary celebrations

Morocco reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Africa’s role within the international system during the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Charter in New York. Speaking on behalf of the African Group at the United Nations General Assembly, Morocco’s......

Morocco’s Trade With Africa Reaches $9.5 Billion in 2025

Morocco's trade with African countries reached $9.5 billion in 2025, highlighting the Kingdom's growing economic integration with the continent and its expanding role in regional commerce. According to the 2026 African Trade Report published by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank),......

Samsung Named Morocco’s Most Admired Electronics Brand in Brand Africa Ranking

Samsung has been named the most admired electronics brand in Morocco, according to the latest edition of the Brand Africa 100 | Africa’s Best Brands ranking, which measures consumer trust, admiration, and brand perception across the African continent. The ranking in Morocco was conducted by Integrate......