Kagame urges African unity, self-reliance at Africa CEO Forum panel
ABIDJAN – Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Monday called for greater cooperation among African nations and less dependence on external powers, urging the continent to set its own course during…
Senegal’s Faye eyes $1.7bn for digital drive, urges African sovereignty
ABIDJAN – Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye said on Monday his country seeks $1.7bn in investments to build digital infrastructure and create youth employment, while also calling for Africa to…
Flowers as a Form of Communication: Why It Still Matters to Give the Living
For centuries, flowers have been more than just decorations — they have been essential to human communication. Without words, they conveyed love, sorrow, gratitude, and admiration. Despite the rapid development…
Foreign units march as Moscow marks 80th Victory Day anniversary
Russia's capital, Moscow, marked the 80th anniversary of Victory Day with celebrations including the traditional military parade on Red Square, which featured participation from foreign parade units. The events commemorating…
Africa CEO Forum opens in Abidjan focusing on public-private ‘new deal’
ABIDJAN – The 2025 Africa CEO Forum (ACF) opened in Abidjan on Monday, focusing on forging a new "public-private deal" to reshape the continent's prospects, bringing together over 2,000 leaders…
Oxford Research Highlights Role of Sustainable Palm Oil in Securing Egypt’s Food Supply and Forests
As Egypt continues to rely heavily on imported edible oils, new research from Oxford University warns that shifting away from sustainable palm oil could raise global environmental risks and food…
Egypt eyes garment export growth to attract foreign investment
Egypt’s garment and textile sector is experiencing significant growth, buoyed by global economic shifts and a surge in foreign direct investment (FDI), according to Mohamed Abdel Salam, Chairperson of the…
Egypt hosts 170 pharmaceutical factories, 11 with international accreditation: EDA
Egypt is home to 170 pharmaceutical factories, 11 of which are internationally accredited by leading organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA), according…
Empower Her Art Forum Returns for Third Edition at Grand Egyptian Museum
Cairo is set to host the third edition of the Empower Her Art Forum (EHAF) at the Grand Egyptian Museum from May 16 to 20, 2024. Organized by the Art…
Egypt’s gold exports hit $3.2bn in Q1 2025: Wasif
Egypt’s gold exports reached a record $3.2bn during the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, reflecting a significant leap in the country’s jewelry industry, according to Ihab Wasif, Head of the…