Tag: Africa
Saudi Arabia Pledges $25 Bln Investment to Support Africa
Saudi Arabia on Wednesday announced ambitious plans to scale up its diplomatic and economic presence in Africa, aiming to boost…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…