In 2018, sub-Saharan Africa had an average of just 0.2 physicians per 1,000 people, indicating that a single doctor is available for every 5,000 individuals. At the current rate, Africa’s health worker deficit will climb to 6.1 million by 2030, the World Health Organization predicts. Thus, the shortage’s physical and financial repercussions will only continue to increase. And yet, Africa already inordinately bears the […]
Spain is the biggest importer. It accounts for about 27% of Morocco’s total exports in the past five years. However, in 2022, the kingdom was the fourth largest supplier of fruits and berries to Spain with the share of 15% in Spain’s total imports. ‘East Fruit’ also noted that revenues from Moroccan exports to Spain fell by 23% compared to […]
King Mohammed VI has sent a written message to the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The message concerns ways of strengthening and developing bilateral relations between the two sisterly countries, reports the Qatari news agency QNA. Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, Deputy Emir of the State of Qatar, received the […]
Juan Branco, a French-Spanish lawyer who was arrested in Dakar on Sunday in connection with recent unrest in Senegal, was freed on Monday under judicial monitoring before being deported, according to the authorities and his lawyers. After several days of searching, Mr. Branco was taken into custody on Friday evening in Mauritania. He had unlawfully […]
The highly anticipated clash, held at the BK Arena, in the Rwandan capital, Kigali, lived up to its billing as one of the most evenly-matched Finals in the tournament’s history with Nigeria winning . In the end, Nigeria secured an impressive victory, lifting the trophy for the fourth time in a row, an outstanding feat in the annals of women’s basketball in Africa. Ogoke, a seasoned […]
It is perfectly normal for the charger on your smartphone to heat up slightly during charging. However, it should never become uncomfortably hot to the touch. If it does, it’s a sign that something is wrong, and it’s essential to fix the problem quickly. A charger that is too hot can reduce the life of […]
Some fifteen “barbéchas” — informal collectors — are taking part in the “Kerkennah Plastic Free” programme, supported by the European Union, to recycle the 7,000 tonnes of plastic waste that litter the Kerkennah Islands every year. The “barbéchas”, better equipped thanks to the “Kerkennah Plastic Free” project, take their daily harvest to a sorter who […]
Thousands of supporters of the military coup in Niger gathered in a stadium in the city of Niamey on Sunday as the regional organization ECOWAS set a deadline for restoring the deposed President Mohamed Bazoum to office in Niger. Cheers and applause greeted the arrival of a delegation of members of the National Council for […]
The World Bank, in collaboration with the Nigerian government and private sector, is set to embark on a significant project to construct 1,000 mini solar power grids in Africa’s largest economy, Nigeria. The project attempts to alleviate the nation’s serious energy issues since millions of people and companies significantly rely on pricey gasoline and diesel […]
Zanzibar has put 12 new oil and gas exploration blocks up for grabs, in line with President Hussein Mwinyi’s $2.4 billion plan to encourage shipping, oil exploration and seaweed processing while promoting the “blue” economy, as the East African country looks to explore other economic options outside tourism Suleiman Masoud Makame, Zanzibar’s Minister for the […]
The Russia-Africa summit, held amid the ongoing geopolitical crisis between Russia and Ukraine, ended last week with promises of debt relief and food supplies to strengthen economic ties between Moscow and the African nation. As the West continues to isolate Russia, some African leaders have chosen the path of diplomatic neutrality and closer ties with […]
This was the postcolonial scene in Niamey, the capital of Niger, this week, as hundreds of French nationals joined other EU citizens in scurrying away from the west African nation. Sections of the military had staged a coup against Mohamed Bazoum, Niger’s democratically elected president, just before 3 August, the country’s National Day, when it marked 63 years since gaining nominal independence from […]
During their search for directions to the main Kenyan-Somali border, six other foreign nationals were detained in Garissa. According to the authorities, the six individuals planned to travel to Somalia and join the terrorist organization al-Shabaab. Hassan Tourabih Kintosa, a Ugandan national; Muhamed Jahad Farah; Saad Suleiman Saleh; Nadrik Mbwana Salum; Abdul Kadir Salum Seif; […]
A week after the toppling of elected President Mohamed Bazoum, European citizens have been evacuating from Niger, which has had a key role in French and Western strategies to combat a jihadist insurgency that has plagued the Sahel since 2012. Niger is the fourth member of the group to undergo a putsch since 2020. Senegal said Thursday it […]
The panel, comprised of heads of antitrust agencies from various African countries, engaged in discussions surrounding crucial topics related to antitrust regulation. The challenge of regulating global digital monopolies, as well as the role of antitrust in safeguarding global food and human security were among the key issues that were addressed. Additionally, the panel focused on promoting equitable participation of […]
The Moroccans, ranked 72nd, scored thanks to a toepoke from Anissa Lahmari after a penalty was saved at the end of the first half, but their passage was only assured after South Korea held two-time champions Germany to a 1-1 draw in the other Group H match. Colombia topped the group with six points, ahead […]
The Chinese government funded a power plant that President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe inaugurated on Thursday. He stated that the station would go a long way toward reducing power shortages ahead of the upcoming national elections. Mnangagwa, who is 80 years old and running for a second term as president in the election that will […]
Each month, the Orchestra Barometer ranks the most popular and best-selling French destinations during this period. In fact, a new ranking for July has been released, showing the status of the top 20 most popular tourist destinations for French people. The new ranking, presented in the form of the Top 20, chose the French metropolises […]
Ammonia, which is made up of nitrogen and hydrogen, is commonly used as a fertilizer. Production of ammonia at an industrial scale allowed agriculture to boom, and according to a study from the University of Manitoba, without it, we wouldn’t be able to produce roughly half of the world’s food today. Across the African continent, innovative transport systems, telecoms operations and smart cities are […]
Niger’s new military ruler lashed out at neighbouring countries and the international community in a nationally televised speech Wednesday night, and he called on the population to be ready to defend the nation. In one of few addresses to the West African country since seizing power from Niger’s democratically elected president a week ago, Gen. Tchiani said that Niger […]