50 new hotels, 9,000 rooms: Marriott’s bold Africa plan
Marriott International plans to add over 50 properties and 9,000+ rooms to its Africa portfolio by 2027, including entry into five new markets Marriott International’s growth…
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Turkey’s strategic push for Africa’s minerals
Turkey is intensifying its engagement in Africa’s mining sector, eyeing strategic reserves of critical raw materials (CRMs) through bilateral agreements and new ventures in several African countries.…
African literature Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o dies aged 87
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, who has died aged 87, was a titan of modern African literature – a storyteller who refused to be bound by jail, exile…
Ozwald Boateng, celebrating four decades in the fashion industry
Ozwald Boateng, celebrating four decades of making his indelible mark on the fashion industry, got his chance to stamp his style on the Met Gala…
Can South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa charm Donald Trump?
South Africa’s president has faced tough challenges before – he was the chief negotiator for Nelson Mandela’s African National Congress (ANC) during talks to end…
Congo and Rwanda Submit Draft Peace Proposal
Congo and Rwanda have submitted a draft peace proposal as part of a process meant to end fighting in eastern Congo and attract billions of…
Bridging global sport governance and MENA’s Olympic ambitions
Zimbabwean former swimmer Kirsty Coventry has been elected as the new president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), succeeding Thomas Bach. At 41 years old,…
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South Africa’s E-commerce Boom: How Digital Shopping is Reshaping BRICS Markets
The e-commerce industry has become an unexpected and significant contender to the African market challenging traditional retail industries. The continent’s revenue generation is projected to…
Maarif Foundation brings African youth together through sports in Mali
The Turkish Maarif Foundation organized the Second Maarif Sports Games in Mali, bringing together young athletes from over 20 African nations for a three-day event…