Morocco has achieved a historic milestone by exporting 1,200 tonnes of lemons to the United Kingdom over ten months, surpassing the total volume shipped in the last decade. Morocco has exported 1,200 tonnes of lemons to the UK, valued at $1.02 million, breaking a decade-long record. The country jumped from 31st to 11th place among…
Kenya Railways has unveiled plans to sell off city‑centre assets worth KSh16 billion (approximately $123 million) to settle long‑overdue pension obligations under its Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme. Kenya Railways is set to sell prime city assets worth $123 million to settle pension arrears. The move targets Makongeni and Ngara estates, amid delayed payments to retirees. Funds from the sales…
Rising violence in Mali has forced Ivory Coast to implement an emergency border lockdown. Officials say the measure is necessary to manage the sudden influx of refugees fleeing attacks in the southern part of the Sahel nation. Ivory Coast enhanced its northern border security due to a surge in Malian refugees fleeing violence in Mali.…
Uganda is accelerating efforts to end its dependence on imported petroleum products, following the signing of new commercial agreements tied to its long-awaited US$4 billion refinery project. Uganda has signed key agreements to advance its $4 billion oil refinery project aiming to reduce petroleum import dependence. The refinery will process 60,000 barrels per day and…
