Morocco and Senegal showcased Africa’s growing maritime partnerships at International Naval Review 250 in New York, highlighting naval cooperation, maritime security, and collaboration with global partners. The participation of African naval forces underscored the continent’s expanding role in protecting strategic sea routes, strengthening interoperability, and advancing international maritime partnerships.
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Africa trains its elites the artisanal way. It’s time to move to industrial-scale leadership
Africa’s Agenda 2063 requires far more than ambition—it demands a new approach to developing leadership at scale. In this opinion piece, Dr. Nizar Chaari argues that Africa must move beyond small, founder-driven leadership programs and build scalable, evidence-based systems rooted in African realities. Examining competency-based training, psychometric assessment, and Ubuntu, he explores how the continent can create the thousands of leaders needed to achieve long-term economic and social transformation.
Coface: Could a new inflationary shock cause lasting damage to African economies?
Coface highlights how Middle East tensions and disrupted supply chains could trigger a new inflationary shock, affecting African economies unevenly. Oil importers face rising inflation, while commodity exporters may benefit from higher prices amid slower global growth forecasts.
Hotel Development in Africa Surges, Led by Egypt and Marriott
Africa’s hotel development is booming, driven by Egypt’s leadership and Marriott’s major growth. With 577 hotels and over 100,000 rooms in the pipeline, the continent sees strong growth in both North and Sub-Saharan Africa, with a focus on resorts and a shift toward franchise models.
Deploying balancing power generation technologies could save €65 trillion by 2050, shows Wärtsilä’s global power system modelling
Wärtsilä report shows an area the size of Europe will need to be covered with renewable power to reach a clean energy future, without the integration of balancing power technologies
ATIDI, African Solidarity Fund sign deal to promote investment and trade in Africa
African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) and African Solidarity Fund (ASF) have signed a framework cooperation agreement, paving the way for further strategic collaboration to promote economic development and mitigate the risks associated with investment and trade in Africa.
Hilton Expands Multi-Brand Presence Across Morocco
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is fast-tracking its expansion in Morocco, signing agreements for nine new hotels across seven of its global brands. This includes the debut of the prestigious Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts in Rabat, the country’s capital, as well as the introduction of its luxury LXR Hotels & Resorts, lifestyle Curio Collection by Hilton, and affordable Hampton by Hilton brands in Morocco.
We need to solve the complex equation of energy transition and grid reliability, says Wärtsilä
Behind the necessary ramp-up of renewable energies, the challenge of integrating them into the power grid occupied centre stage at the North & West Africa […]
Five Reasons Morocco Should Be Top Of Your Travel Bucket List
Morocco is fast becoming a sought-after destination on the continent. This diverse country, with its blend of ancient traditions and modern allure, offers travellers distinct experiences in its major cities, making it immensely popular. From diverse landscapes and desert adventures to vibrant souks, hammams and historical sights, Morocco has it all.