Special Column

Iran, Algeria discuss expansion of port, maritime co-op

Iran, Algeria discuss expansion of port, maritime co-op

Tehran Times - A delegation from Algeria’s Ministry of Transport visited Iran’s Emam Khomeini Port in the southwestern province of Khuzestan to explore areas of mutual cooperation…...

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Dufry celebrates Moroccan makeovers in Casablanca and Marrakesh

Dufry celebrates Moroccan makeovers in Casablanca and Marrakesh

by Liam Coleman in Casablanca - MOROCCO. Dufry has signalled its confidence in the Moroccan market with the inauguration of refurbished stores at the country’s two busiest airports…...

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Russia aims to double trade with Africa in 5 years: Putin

Russia aims to double trade with Africa in 5 years: Putin

SOCHI, Russia, Oct. 23 - President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Russia would aim to double trade with Africa over the next five years, at the opening of a summit aimed at revi…...

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Ethiopian Airlines CEO favours e-visa to boost tourism, trade

Ethiopian Airlines CEO favours e-visa to boost tourism, trade

By Samson EchenimAdoption of e-visa can increase tourism and business travel traffic for any country as well as boost trade and investment in the country, says TewoldeGebreMariam, g…...

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Morocco telco most advanced in Africa, Maroc Telecom dominates land lines

Morocco telco most advanced in Africa, Maroc Telecom dominates land lines

Morocco has developed one of the most advanced telecommunications markets in Africa, supported by the governments Maroc Digital 2020 strategy to encourage the development of a digit…...

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Tanzania open to talks over $10 Billion Port Project

Tanzania open to talks over $10 Billion Port Project

Tanzania is open to discussions with investors on the $10 billion Bagamoyo Port project, but will prioritize the interests of the East African nation, the Daily News newspaper repor…...

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Noodle maker plans busiest port in west Africa

Noodle maker plans busiest port in west Africa

Neil Munshi in Lagos, FT - On the east side of Lagos, the company that turned 20-cent packets of instant noodles into a staple of the Nigerian diet is building the biggest port in …...

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Morocco energy boss: We need electricity bridges between Europe and Africa

Morocco energy boss: We need electricity bridges between Europe and Africa

By Benjamin Fox - The Moroccan government has set ambitious targets of increasing their share of energy from renewables to 42% in 2020 and a 52% share by 2030. Are these feasible ta…...

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Morocco’s ONMT to Increase Golf Tourism

Morocco’s ONMT to Increase Golf Tourism

Rabat – The Moroccan National Office of Tourism (ONMT) has reached an agreement with the Royal Moroccan Golf Federation and the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IA…...

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UAE's DP World opens Kigali Logistics Platform

UAE's DP World opens Kigali Logistics Platform

Global trade enabler DP World inaugurated its Kigali Logistics Platform in the presence of President of the Republic of Rwanda, H.E. Paul Kagame and DP World Chairman and CEO, Sulta…...

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