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[ad_1] As global demand for critical minerals accelerates, Australian mining companies are ramping up their presence across Africa, positioning the country as a key player in the global energy transition. With Africa holding an estimated 30% of the world’s known mineral resources, Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)-listed companies are seizing the opportunity, specialized Australian website mining.com.au said in a detailed report. Today, 113 ASX-listed firms are actively engaged in nearly 270 projects across the continent, spanning exploration, development, and production. Mining now accounts for 65% of new listings and 60% of follow-on capital raisings, underscoring the sector’s dominance in Australia’s financial…
[ad_1] Marrakech – TCE has established its first African office at Casablanca Mohammed V Airport (CMN), signaling a new phase in the company’s global air cargo footprint. The new office began operations with a team of five led by Viktor Staroshaliev, who heads customs reporting. This strategic move aligns with TCE’s worldwide growth strategy to provide operational services across every continent. The company aims to deliver consistent, high-performance solutions to airlines and partners regardless of location. “Our vision is to combine regional expertise with uniform global standards,” said Sarah Scheibe, Managing Director of TCE. “Morocco is a natural choice for…
[ad_1] Rabat – According to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO), more than one billion people now live with mental health disorders. Conditions such as anxiety and depression not only affect individuals and families but also weigh heavily on national economies, costing an estimated $1 trillion every year. The findings appear in two reports, World Mental Health Today and the Mental Health Atlas 2024. The two documents shed light on areas of progress while exposing major gaps in care. “Mental health stands among the most pressing challenges in public health,” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. “Investing…
[ad_1] Kenya has become the latest African country that has hired lawyers or lobbying firms with ties to President Donald Trump’s associates to advocate for their interests in Washington, D.C. Kenya has signed a $175,000-a-month lobbying contract with Continental Strategy LLC, a U.S. firm led by ex-Trump official Carlos Trujillo, aiming to boost its influence in Washington on trade, diplomacy, and security. The move comes amid U.S. scrutiny over Kenya’s global alliances, including growing ties with China and Russia. While Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi defends the deal as strategic, critics in Kenya question its cost and transparency during economic…
[ad_1] Marrakech – An unforgiving internal uprising has erupted within Polisario’s own ranks as ECSAHARAUI, a Spanish-language Sahrawi publication once loyal to the separatist movement, has launched a blistering attack on the organization’s entrenched leadership. Historically aligned with Polisario, the outlet recently published a scathing editorial denouncing the group’s leadership as incompetent, corrupt, and responsible for “erratic decisions” that have “weakened [the movement] politically to inert levels.” This sudden rupture marks an unprecedented break from years of the publication’s editorial loyalty to Polisario’s separatist line. This rebellion from within obliterates and tears away the facade of unity that the Algeria-backed…
[ad_1] The Royal Navy and the American Navy conducted lately joint exercises focusing on hydrographic surveys, technical diving and security operations for installations at the port of Casablanca. The joint naval exercises, held from August 17 to 31, seek to enhance interoperability and maritime security and protect ports facilities against terrorist threats targeting global maritime trade. The hydrographic surveys enable the navy to measure and describe features that affect maritime navigation, ensuring safe passage for vessels and supporting military operations. These surveys provide critical data for creating nautical charts, identifying underwater hazards, and facilitating disaster response efforts. From September 15…
[ad_1] Marrakech – The recent discovery of high-grade gold veins in Guelmim marks a significant development in Morocco’s mining sector. Fieldwork by qualified mining professionals has uncovered 34 quartz veins with exceptional gold content, following a northwest-southeast orientation throughout the permit area. These veins demonstrate depth potential exceeding 100 meters, with surface widths varying from 40 centimeters to 1.5 meters. According to specialist website Discovery Alert, the quality of these discoveries is exceptional. Assay results from sampling activities in shafts and trenches have yielded gold concentrations ranging from 6 grams per tonne to an extraordinary 300 grams per tonne. Such…
[ad_1] Morocco’s household consumption patterns reveal stark regional disparities, with five regions accounting for 74 percent of the nation’s total consumer spending in 2023, according to data released Tuesday by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The concentration underscores persistent economic imbalances despite ongoing development initiatives. Casablanca-Settat leads overwhelmingly with 25 percent of national household final consumption expenditure, totaling 891.9 billion dirhams nationwide. The region’s dominance stems from its dense urban concentration, industrial infrastructure, and robust financial services sector. Rabat-Salé-Kénitra follows with 14.6 percent, reflecting the capital region’s strong purchasing power and public sector employment base. Three additional regions complete…
[ad_1] Rabat – Egypt is set to host the first-ever Ai Everything Middle East & Africa (MEA) event from February 10 to 12, 2026, bringing together global leaders, tech companies, startups, and AI experts. The event is organised by GITEX Global and hosted by Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) in partnership with the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA). Egypt is rapidly becoming a regional leader in artificial intelligence (AI), states the organizers in a press release. The country is the only African nation ranked among the top 10 countries worldwide in AI and machine learning. In…
[ad_1] The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has appointed Haytham Eissa Head of the Bank’s Office in Morocco, in replacement Antoine Sallé de Chou. Mr Eissa said: “Building on the EBRD’s strong track record in Morocco, I am committed to driving even greater impact in the years ahead. We will continue to invest in various sectors of the economy, developing infrastructure and empowering small businesses, while engaging in meaningful policy dialogue to unlock the full potential of the country’s private sector.” A dual Egyptian and British national, Mr. Eissa joined the Bank in 2012 and became Regional Head…