Keywords: Africa


Ferzy launches in Morocco to boost waste sorting and green jobs

Morocco has taken a new step in its environmental transition with the rollout of Ferzy in Casablanca, a mobile system designed to improve waste sorting and public engagement. The initiative, led by the Association Bahri, responds to growing pressure on urban waste systems as cities across Africa face......

Casablanca to launch 2026 WSL junior series season in May

Casablanca will host the opening event of the 2026 Junior Qualifying Series, marking the start of the World Surf League season for Europe and Africa. The Morocco Mall Junior Pro Casablanca will take place from May 6 to May 10 at Ain Diab beach. The competition targets surfers under 20 and introduces......

Fertilizer shortages deepen across Africa and Asia after Hormuz disruption

Global agriculture is facing mounting pressure as fertilizer shortages spread across Africa and South Asia following weeks of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Although Iran announced a temporary reopening of the key maritime route on April 17 under a short ceasefire, supply chains remain strained.......

Pope Leo XIV continues marathon African tour with visit to Angola

Pope Leo XIV has continued his extensive African tour with a key stop in Angola, marking the third stage of a multi-day apostolic journey across the continent. The visit comes after a high-profile stay in Cameroon, where large crowds gathered to attend public events and religious ceremonies. In the......

BCP group outlines pan African digital banking strategy at GITEX Africa 2026

The BCP Group used its participation at GITEX Africa Morocco 2026 in Marrakech to present a structured transformation strategy built around digital banking, artificial intelligence, and financial inclusion across Africa. Over three days, the group brought together executives, subsidiaries, and technology......

Nornickel reroutes shipments via Africa as Iran war disrupts metals trade

The war in Iran is reshaping global metal supply chains and forcing major producers to overhaul logistics. Nornickel, the world’s largest palladium producer and a key supplier of nickel and copper, has redirected all maritime shipments away from the Suez Canal. The company now routes exports around......

Ocp raises $1.5 billion through landmark hybrid bond issuance

Morocco’s leading phosphate and fertilizer producer, OCP Group, has successfully raised $1.5 billion through a hybrid bond issuance on international markets. The operation marks a significant milestone, as the company becomes the first African issuer to launch a U.S. dollar-denominated hybrid bond......

Easyjet launches its first African base in Marrakech menara

At Marrakech Menara Airport, a new chapter in regional aviation has begun as easyJet officially inaugurated its first operational base on the African continent. The launch, supported by Moroccan National Tourist Office, reflects Morocco’s growing appeal as a global travel destination. The......

Pope arrives in Cameroon with peace message for Anglophone regions

Pope Leo XIV is expected to arrive in Cameroon on Wednesday after departing from Algiers, continuing a major apostolic journey across Africa focused on peace and interreligious dialogue. The visit comes at a time when Cameroon faces ongoing tensions in its Anglophone regions, where an armed conflict......