insert_link Africa The Moroccan Association of Exporters (ASMEX) and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Morocco are co-hosting the first edition of the ZLECAF Business Forum – Morocco 2024 The Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the Moroccan Exporters' Confederation (ASMEX) are co-organizing a Business Forum aimed at raising awareness and providing information on the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The event, titled "Intra-African Trade: Perspectives and Opportunities," will take place on November 5, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Casablanca. This inaugural edition of the AfCFTA-Morocco Business Forum aims […] today23 September, 2024
insert_link Local San Antonio Mayor Visits Windhoek The City of Windhoek is honored to host His Worship Ron Nirenberg, Mayor of San Antonio, and his delegation, from 24 to 28 July 2024. This visit marks a significant milestone in the relationship between the two cities, which was formalized with the signing of a Sister Cities Agreement in October 2016. Windhoek is proud to be the first African city to have signed such an agreement with […] today24 July, 2024
insert_link Opinion Pieces Israel-Egypt peace treaty has stood the test of time over 45 years: expert explains its significance By Ofir Winter, Tel Aviv University The peace agreement between Egypt and Israel, signed in 1979 to end hostilities and normalise relations between them, turns 45 on 26 March. The Conversation Africa asked Ofir Winter, a senior researcher at the Institute for National Security Studies, who studies Egyptian politics and the Arab-Israeli conflict, for his insights on the peace deal and the key challenging moments since it […] today16 February, 2024
insert_link Africa West Africa trade will take a hit as Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso leave Ecowas By Olivier Walther, University of Florida The membership of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) has been whittled down from 15 to 12 following the unilateral withdrawal of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso in February. Founded in 1975, Ecowas is one of eight regional economic communities recognised by the African Union to foster regional integration on the continent. Its main objective is to create a […] today15 February, 2024
