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Casablanca to host first GITEX Future Health Africa summit

Casablanca will host the first edition of GITEX Future Health Africa from May 4 to 6, bringing together policymakers, investors, and technology companies to discuss the future of healthcare systems on the continent. The event is positioned as a major platform for examining how digital tools, artificial......

Macron urges diplomacy on Iran and criticizes US strategy at EU summit

French President Emmanuel Macron called for a diplomatic approach to Iran and rejected Washington’s strategy during a European Union summit, warning that escalating tensions risk destabilizing global markets. Speaking at the gathering in Agia Napa, he said negotiations with Tehran must rely on......

Morocco and France renew agricultural partnership with new joint initiatives

Morocco and France have relaunched their agricultural cooperation during a high-level meeting held on April 21 in Meknès, on the sidelines of the 18th International Agriculture Show in Morocco. The session brought together Ahmed El Bouari and Annie Genevard, alongside institutional, scientific,......

Casablanca to host industrial transformation Africa summit in 2026

Morocco will host the first edition of Industrial Transformation Africa from September 29 to October 1, 2026 in Casablanca. The event is designed as a major international platform to accelerate industrial development across the continent and connect African industries with global innovation ecosystems.......

African firms rush to prepare for China's zero-tariff regime starting May 1

China's plan to eliminate customs duties on imports from 53 African nations takes effect May 1, just weeks away, reshaping trade diplomacy across two continents. The move draws sharp reactions from Western capitals viewing it as Beijing expanding economic sway under a development banner. President......

Exclusive: Macron seeks to draw Trump to G7 with post-summit invite to Versailles

French President Emmanuel Macron is reportedly trying to encourage former U.S. President Donald Trump to attend the upcoming G7 summit in France by extending a special invitation to a post-summit dinner at the Palace of Versailles, according to diplomatic sources. The G7 meeting is scheduled to take......

North Star Africa gathers startups and investors at GITEX Africa 2026

North Star Africa, the continent’s largest startup platform, has brought together more than 700 startups and 400 investors in Marrakech during the fourth edition of GITEX Africa Morocco, held from April 7 to 9. The event operates under the authority of the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration......

Morocco promotes digital sovereignty model at GITEX Africa 2026

GITEX Africa 2026 opened in Marrakech with more than 50,000 participants attending three days of technology exchanges, investment pitches, and partnerships. The event stands as one of the continent’s largest gatherings focused on digital innovation and entrepreneurship. At the opening session,......

GITEX Africa 2026 launches STAR summit on AI-driven cyber threats

GITEX Africa Morocco 2026 will introduce a new cybersecurity forum during its upcoming edition in Marrakech, as concerns grow over the impact of artificial intelligence on digital security across Africa. The Strategic Digital Defence AI Readiness Summit, known as the STAR Summit, is organized in partnership......