The Volvo EX30 Leads The Way In South Africa As BEV Sales Go Up 35% In 2024
Sales of battery electric vehicles (BEV) breached the 1,000 units per year mark in South Africa for the first time ever in 2024. Last year, 1,257 BEVs were sold in South Africa, up 35% from 929 units sold in 2023.
France’s troop withdrawal from Côte d’Ivoire: Turning point in Franco-African relations?
Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara announced in his January 2025 New Year’s speech the withdrawal of French troops from the country by 2025. This announcement, according to the Pan-African non-profit policy research organisation African Narratives, marks a significant turning point
East Africa faces food insecurity, economic challenges despite growth: African Narratives
East Africa continues to lead the continent in economic growth rates, yet faces persistent challenges in poverty reduction and food security, according to a new report published Sunday by African Narratives for Strategic Studies. While economic growth shows improvement and
Al-Mashat addresses global growth, inflation, gender equality at Davos 2025
Rania Al-Mashat, Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, participated in several discussions on global growth, inflation, gender equality, and the future of development in Africa. This came during the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos, Switzerland,
Egypt Pledges Continued Support for Somalia in New Strategic Partnership
Egypt and Somalia formally elevated their relationship to a strategic partnership on Thursday, solidifying cooperation across political, military, economic, and cultural spheres. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud signed a joint political declaration at the
MDP expands into Libyan market with successful migration for North African Bank
MDP, a leading provider of payment solutions including EMV card production, issuing and acquiring processing, and digital services, has officially entered the Libyan market with the successful migration of North African Bank’s card processing system. This achievement positions MDP to
Al-Mashat, AFC CEO discuss renewable energy investment at Davos
Egyptian Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, Rania Al-Mashat, met with Samaila Zubairu, CEO of the African Finance Corporation (AFC), during the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos to discuss joint efforts to mobilise investments in renewable energy.
Arab-African Council for Awareness plans new initiatives with Arab League, Hospitals Federation
The Arab-African Council for Awareness is planning new initiatives in cooperation with the Arab League and the Arab Hospitals Federation. This was announced following a meeting of the council’s Board of Directors with its High Advisory Committee, composed of experts
5th WEPEX to boost Egypt-Kenya trade relations in September
Twenty-five leading Egyptian companies are gearing up to participate in the 5th Water, Electricity, and Power Exhibition (WEPEX), scheduled to take place in Kenya this September. The event, organized by 2Art Fairs for Event and Exhibitions in collaboration with IkapaMedia
Water Ministers of Egypt, Nigeria meet to enhance collaboration
Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, and Nigerian Minister of Water Resources, Joseph Utsev, met to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the water sector. Minister Sewilam expressed his pleasure in meeting with Minister Utsev and