Latest in Tag: africa Highlight
Latest in Tag: africa
Al-Sisi visits 4 African nations, water issue a priority
Egypt implements great navigational project with African countries: Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation
Reports prove Qatari involvement in Libyan chaos: Shoukry
Shoukry met with African and Arab counterparts on the sidelines of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation assembly
Egyptian company to supply garments to Lebanon, Africa, Dubai worth $3m: Kabil
Contract gives all manufacturing of Lebanese company’s designs to the Egyptian company
Germany should pressure the countries funding terrorism: Al-Sisi
Egypt’s president has called for international cooperation to pressure countries that support terrorism
EFG-Hermes explores new opportunities in Africa
The company wants to enter Nigerian and Kenyan markets in 2017
Plastic bag bans in Africa: reality or fantasy?
Tunisia and Kenya recently joined the ranks of African countries banning the use of plastic bags – but poor waste management and a mentality of littering make the prospect of a plastic waste-free society unrealistic.Plastic bags are used daily across Africa – the bans are hoped to tackle the pervasive problem of waste. In both …
Food Export Council aims to double exports to Africa
African market accounts for 11% of exports, Kenya and Madagascar are the largest importers, according to Berzi
AEC prepares to enter Africa
We are preparing market and consumer studies for African markets, says Demerdash
Konzept, IFP Egypt, AAPIC, Informa organise largest food industry event in Africa
The event will take place between 22 and 24 April and includes participation from more than 30 countries
Norway in top spot, Central African Republic last in World Happiness Report
Egypt took the 104th spot globally and 9th in Africa
AIESEC hold its annual regional conference in Sharm El-Sheikh
“This is an opportunity for Egypt not only to polish its dusted tourism flare, but also to amend and strengthen the bonds it has with its neighbouring countries,” says MEAXLDS’ president
The best way to aid Africa
New York—Drought in Somalia threatens the lives of almost half the population, according to Somalia’s prime minister Hassan Ali Khaire. Over a two-day span, at least 110 people died of hunger in just a single region in the country. This highlights the tremendous needs Somalia and other African countries have for immediate help. In the …
Al-Sisi discusses with 25 African journalists media’s role in Africa
The meeting discussed the importance of African media in increasing awareness, says Presidency spokesperson
Nestlé Egypt sees potential in African and Middle Eastern markets
Company targets EGP 1bn exports in 2017, with increase of 30%, says Abdul Malak
Al-Sisi arrives to Kenya in a one-day official visit to discuss bilateral relations
The visit discussed developing cooperation between both countries in all fields, including security and peace in Africa, says presidency
Ministry of Industry creates export strategy to Africa for next 3 years
Minister of Industry and Trade Tarek Kabil announced that the ministry will complete the establishment of a new strategy that aims at increasing exports to Africa within the next three years. He added that the ministry cooperated with five export councils, namely the chemical and fertilisers, building industries, food, engineering, and medical councils, to create …
Cancer: Africa’s new health burden
“I can, we can defeat cancer” is this year’s theme on World Cancer Day. In many African countries there is still a lack of awareness and treatment methods, but the number of people affected is on the rise.
Trade relations between Egypt African countries must improve: Talaat
At the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt, country general manager of IBM Amr Talaat said that trade relations between Egypt and African countries need to improve. He said that African countries receive almost 3% of Egyptian exports, which is a small amount that must be increased. He added that so far, large economies in …
African troops deploy to Gambian border as pressure mounts for President Jammeh to step down
African forces are preparing to enter Gambia after President Yahya Jammeh refused to step down. Jammeh has ignored a midnight deadline to leave office and honor the results of a December election.
Mohamed Salah shortlisted for nominations for best footballer in Africa
Opinion: Trump, the anti-Obama for Africa
Africa expects nothing good from the new US President Donald Trump – quite the reverse, writes DW’s Claus Stäcker.So far, Africa has barely existed for Donald Trump.
Egypt vows to support Kenya, Pakistan, Somalia in fighting terrorism
Over the course of 24 hours, three attacks took place in the three countries leaving dozens dead
FEI machinery and equipment division looks to hold annual exhibitions in Africa
The division targets $1bn worth of machinery exports to Africa in the coming years, says division head
Cairo maintains 5th place as top tourist destination in Middle East and Africa: MasterCard
Cairo registered a 1.5% growth rate in the number of international overnight visitors in 2015/2016, says MasterCard Global Destinations Cities index
Pan-African Parliament calls on Egypt to sign protocol to make it legislative body
It is necessary to have a legislative body for Africa, says head of parliament
Only 3 Egyptian construction companies investing in Africa: EFCBC member
5,000 factories in Egypt are producing equipment for construction sector, says head of machinery and equipment division
India and Africa rekindle trade ties
Until she travelled abroad when she started college, Zara Mwanzia had thought that chapati—the delicious bread she ate while growing up, which most Kenyans still eat—was a local delicacy. “I was surprised to find out that chapati actually originated from India,” she said, musing at how she had been wrong all those years. Zara could …
GAFI pledges to support Egypt’s private sector to broaden its business in Africa
Authority works to establish genuine partnership with Africa owing to the availability of necessary resources and capabilities, says executive chairperson
Egypt begins its 1-month term as head of AU Peace and Security Council
Council’s agenda to focus on emerging security challenges in Africa
Facebook to add more African languages
During his visit to Nigeria and Kenya, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg hinted at the possibility of adding software for more African languages, to ease Africans’ access to the online social network’s applications.