Morocco welcomes 15.9 million tourists in 2024, a record-breaking year as the nation aims for 26 million visitors by 2030.
Economy
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Burkina Faso names Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo as prime minister after the government’s sudden dissolution. Ibrahim Traore aims to strengthen political stability.
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Moroccan rail operator seeks $8.8 billion to expand and modernize the national rail network, improving connectivity and infrastructure.
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Kenya’s central bank cuts lending rate to 11.25 percent, aiming to tackle inflation, spur growth and boost private sector lending.
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WHO experts are helping Congo diagnose a mysterious disease linked to multiple deaths in the southwestern Kwango province.
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Morocco secures €350M AfDB loan for 2030 FIFA World Cup, boosting infrastructure, governance, and economic development efforts.
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Kenya cuts its key interest rate to 11.25 percent to support growth, while inflation remains manageable, according to the Central Bank of Kenya.
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Somalia’s population faces a growing crisis due to drought, with food, water, and health issues worsening daily. The international community must act.
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Biden pledges continued U.S. engagement with Africa during his Angola visit
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US lawmakers push new legislation to sanction Sudan war leaders and address the humanitarian crisis as foreign support complicates peace efforts.