The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $116.4 million loan to promote sustainable development in Morocco's agricultural sector, with a particular focus on empowering women and young people. This was reported by Reuters citing an official AfDB statement. 🚜 Aims of the Funding The funds will be used to modernize infrastructure, impr...

 The Guinean authorities have closed 1,724 industrial enterprises for failing to meet safety and quality standards, according to an open letter from the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Small Business published by the Kumpital news agency. 🛡️ Government Action The decision was made to "protect consumers, ensure a safe industrial environment, a...

 A rare Martian meteorite, discovered in Niger in 2023, has been auctioned off for an astonishing $4.3 million. According to Sotheby's auction house, this specimen is the largest Martian fragment ever found on Earth. Designated NWA 16788, this extraordinary meteorite weighs 24.5 kilograms and measures 38.1 centimeters in length. It surpasses t...

 Iran's exports to African countries surged by 85% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), quoting Mohammad-Reza Safari, a spokesperson for the Trade Promotion Organization (TPO). The total volume of bilateral trade has now reached 1.3 billion US dollars. This re...

 Azule Energy has discovered a substantial gas field off the coast of Angola during exploratory drilling operations, according to a Reuters report citing the country's National Oil, Gas, and Biofuels Agency (ANGP). The discovery occurred in Block 1/14 in the Lower Congo Basin. The drilling of the Gajajeira-01 well revealed layers containing na...

 Belgian authorities have returned a 2,000-year-old sarcophagus to Egypt, which was confiscated by police in Brussels a decade ago. The report comes from AFP, citing the Brussels prosecutor's office. The handover ceremony took place in the Belgian capital, where the artifact and a fragment of a wooden beard were officially presented to the Egy...

 The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has announced the addition of two sites in Africa to its prestigious World Heritage List, recognizing them for their "outstanding universal value." According to a statement from the organization, the newly inscribed sites are the Diy-Gid-Biy archaeological complex in the Mandara Mountains of northern Camero...

 The number of tourists visiting Tunisia from January to June 2025 reached over 4.3 million, marking an 11% increase compared to the same period last year, according to Mosaique FM, citing Mohamed Mehdi Hlloui, the Director General of the Tunisian National Tourist Office (ONTT). Hlloui noted that tourism revenues in the first six months of 202...

 U.S. President Donald Trump has announced his intention to visit African nations during his second term. He made this statement during a working lunch with the leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal. "I would absolutely like to visit Africa. We'll see how the schedule looks, but I really want to make this happen," T...

 Brazil plans to send a business mission to Ethiopia aiming to expand bilateral trade and explore investment opportunities in the country. This was announced on social media by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva following his meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. "On the morning of Saturday, July 5th, I held a working meeting with...

 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been actively supporting the "Rapid Support Forces" (RSF) on international platforms, defending the rebels from condemnation and countermeasures, Sudan's foreign ministry announced. "The ministry condemns the fierce hostile efforts of the Abu Dhabi regime—a regional sponsor of the terrorist organization RSF—...

 The BRICS nations are seeking to secure a permanent seat for Africa on the United Nations Security Council. The country representing the continent will be chosen later. Reuters reports this information based on sources familiar with the draft of the joint statement. According to the agency's sources, the joint statement following the BRICS su...

 Nigeria and Brazil intend to expand their collaboration in various sectors, as agreed by Presidents Bola Tinubu and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during their meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro. The Nigerian leader announced this on social media. "Nigeria and Brazil share historical ties and common aspirations. I am pl...

 Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister, Jeyhun Bayramov, held meetings with Somali Foreign Minister Abdisaid Abshir and Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf on the sidelines of the 51st session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers. This was reported by Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry on social media. During the ...

 At Egypt's El-Dabaa nuclear power plant, Russian state corporation Rosatom has started assembling the third tier of the internal containment shell for the reactor building of the second unit. According to Rosatom's press release, construction is progressing ahead of schedule. The third tier of the containment shell is made up of 12 blocks pro...

 Africa and Russia are working together to help ensure security and stability on other continents, according to Dmitry Birichevsky, Director of the Economic Cooperation Department of Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Birichevsky remarked, "We have a comprehensive approach with Africa; we aim to assist in ensuring security and stability in ...

 During a meeting with Uganda's Vice President Jessica Alupo, Valentina Matvienko, Chairperson of the Federation Council of Russia, highlighted Uganda as one of Russia's key partners in Africa. Matvienko stated, "We consider Uganda a key partner for Russia on the African continent, and your visit symbolizes not only the strengthening of relati...

 Côte d'Ivoire's leader, Alassane Ouattara, and Guinea's interim president, Mamadi Doumbouya, met in Abidjan to discuss bilateral economic relations and regional security matters. The government of Côte d'Ivoire reported on the discussions. Doumbouya arrived in Abidjan on a two-day working visit aimed at strengthening the historically robust a...

 The Russian government has approved the signing of agreements with Mali and Burkina Faso for cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy. The corresponding directives were published on the official legal information portal. According to the documents, Russia's state corporation Rosatom, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affa...

 The reconstruction of the Hassan Djamous International Airport in N'Djamena, the capital of Chad, is 64% complete. APA News reported this, citing the country's Ministry of Transport. Chad's Minister of Transport, Civil Aviation, and National Meteorology, Fatima Goukouni Weddey, held a technical meeting to assess the project's progress. She em...