Keywords: Africa


DR Congo repatriates citizens as anti-foreigner violence escalates in South Africa

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has repatriated the first group of its citizens from South Africa following a wave of anti-foreigner violence that has raised growing concern across the African continent. According to Congolese authorities, 121 nationals, including women and children, arrived......

Sanlam Emerging Markets increases stake to 88.63% in Sanlam Maroc following merger

Sanlam Emerging Markets has increased its ownership of Sanlam Maroc to 88.63% following a capital increase linked to the merger by absorption of Allianz Maroc. The transaction marks another step in the group's strategy to consolidate its position in Morocco's insurance market after integrating......

Azerbaijan reaffirms support for Morocco's territorial integrity and seeks stronger strategic partnership

Azerbaijan has reaffirmed its strong support for Morocco's territorial integrity while expressing its commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation in strategic sectors, including energy, investment, transport, and trade. In recent statements, Azerbaijani officials described relations between the......

Morocco ranks 19th globally in AI readiness for the outsourcing industry

Morocco has strengthened its position as one of the world's emerging digital hubs after ranking 19th globally in the Global Outsourcing AI Readiness Index 2026, highlighting the country's growing ability to integrate artificial intelligence into the outsourcing industry. The ranking reflects......

Achraf Hakimi delivers heartfelt message to Moroccan fans after World Cup exit

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi has shared an emotional message with supporters following the Atlas Lions' elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, expressing gratitude for the unwavering support of Moroccan fans and emphasizing that the team's journey is far from over. In a post published on......

Morocco calls for dialogue and development during political transitions in Africa

Morocco has urged the African Union Peace and Security Council to place dialogue and comprehensive support at the center of political transition processes across the continent, emphasizing that lasting stability depends on inclusive governance and sustainable development. During a meeting of the Council's......

Morocco climbs to 65th place in the 2026 Global Peace Index

Morocco has improved its position in the 2026 Global Peace Index (GPI), climbing to 65th place out of 163 countries, according to the latest report published by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP). The Kingdom recorded one of the most notable improvements in this year's rankings, moving up......

Morocco ranks 65th in global air force power index for 2026

The Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) has been ranked 65th worldwide and fourth in Africa in the 2026 Global Air Power Index published by the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA). The report evaluates air forces based not only on fleet size but also on operational capability, technological......

WHO warns most new Ebola cases in DR Congo are linked to unknown transmission chains

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that approximately 80% of newly reported Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) are linked to unknown chains of transmission, raising concerns about the outbreak's rapid spread and the growing difficulty of containing the......