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Morocco: Engie bets on a large-scale project with major geopolitical issues

Engie is establishing itself in Morocco with the OCP project, led by a seasoned strategist, raising economic and geopolitical stakes. This megaproject could transform the local economy and strength...

BlackRock and IHC Abu Dhabi launch $1 billion AI-powered reinsurance platform

BlackRock and IHC Abu Dhabi are launching a $1 billion AI-powered reinsurance platform with potential benefits for Africa. This innovative initiative, based at ADGM, could transform risk managemen...

Vatican: The Promising and Contested Rise of Leo XIV

Leo XIV enters the Vatican, promising spiritual renewal. His first appearance at St. Peter's Basilica raises both hopes and doubts. Will he be a reformer capable of restoring faith and unity to a C...

Kenya: Controversy erupts over scientific research and local rights

Two Belgian biologists convicted for their biodiversity research in Kenya raise ethical and political questions. This case highlights the importance of respectful scientific collaboration and the r...

Biased Regulation? The Trevor Saliba Affair Is Causing Concern Even in Africa

The standoff between Trevor Saliba and the US regulator FINRA reveals disturbing suspicions of external influence, a case that is alarming African investors and start-ups facing major internationa...

Sudan: Mass exodus in the face of violence in Darfur.

A massive influx of Sudanese refugees is fleeing violence in Darfur to camps in Chad. Faced with this humanitarian tragedy, the international community must act. The precarious situation raises cri...

Syria: A security agreement between hope and mistrust in Jaramana

A security agreement was signed in Jaramana, Syria, following intercommunal violence. While it offers hope for peace, mistrust between ethnic groups raises concerns about its sustainability. The si...

Tunisia: Between justice and political tensions after the conviction of Ali Larayedh

The sentencing of former Tunisian Prime Minister Ali Larayedh to six years in prison has sparked polarized reactions. Between the quest for justice and accusations of political vendetta, Tunisia is...

Ruashi Mining, a subsidiary of Jinchuan, sentenced in the DRC: 18 months in prison for its CEO Wang Tao and a $10 million fine

The conviction of the head of Ruashi Mining in the DRC, a subsidiary of the Chinese giant Jinchuan, for breaking seals and slanderous denunciation, is a judicial warning shot against the excesses ...

Africa: Mark Bristow, the architect of an invisible mining empire

Mark Bristow, CEO of Barrick Gold, has built a powerful network of influence in Africa, bringing together politicians and industry. His strategic approach combines sustainable development and profi...