Mr. Mahesh Mahtani insist that Ghana will soon become one of the central auto hubs in west Africa. This idea of a thriving car manufacturing business in west Africa could potentially be beneficial to not only the countries who receive the cars but also the people of Ghana.
Last time, I chose a article about Morocco rejoining the African Union. It has been 33 years since Morocco was in the AU and has now been granted a part in the Union. In the article this week I was able to find out why, despite the disputed Western Sahara, Morocco was allowed back in the AU. Though the debate… Read more »
In my last analysis post I argued that the United States should increase its involvement in Africa both to fight terrorism and for economic gain by both our nation and African nations. However, I first wish to qualify that statement with this: The U.S. should be militarily involved in the fight against terror in Africa, but it is critical that… Read more »
healthmap.org Jackie Sheridan For the past several months, Zambia has been combating another anthrax outbreak. A prior outbreak occurred in the province of Muchinga in late September of 2016, but was brought under control by mid-October. During the outbreak, a total of 44 people were infected [1]. Fortunately, no deaths were reported. All cases were reported to have become infected… Read more »
graphic.com Seth J. Bokpe The Country Director of Stallion Group, Mr Mahesh Mahtani, says Ghana has the potential to become West Africa’s auto manufacturing hub.He, therefore, urged the government to put in incentives that would attract auto manufacturing companies into the country, which was West Africa’s third biggest economy.
France 24 GIANLUIGI GUERCIA Swiss archaeologist Charles Bonnet and his team have unearthed three temples in Sudan that could help unlock some of the secrets of ancient Africa, a subject that has long challenged researchers of the ancient world. Bonnet, 83, considered one of the world’s leading experts on Sudan’s archaeological heritage, says the sites are unlike anything discovered so… Read more »
Newsweek.com Connor Gaffey Cameroon’s remarkable diversity has led to it being dubbed “Africa in miniature.” The country is home to more than 200 different linguistic groups, several major ethnicities and substantial Christian, Muslim and animist populations.
German firms have had low interests in Africa. But that’s about to change with a business forum in Nairobi where over 400 representatives backed by top politicians are attending the German-African Business Summit (GABS). The German delegation is led by economic minister, Brigitte Zypries, and development minister, Gerd Mueller. Germany’s Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel is also lined up as a… Read more »
Sub-Saharan Africa is fast becoming a hotbed of unemployment, vulnerable jobs and poor workers, a reality that is making the aspiration of most countries to transform into middle-level economies a mirage. Despite massive investment in infrastructure to drive economic growth, research has shown that sub-Saharan Africa is not only grappling with run-away unemployment but the majority of the jobs are… Read more »
In the midst of a worsening global terrorism epidemic, dozens of government, military, intelligence, nongovernmental officials and experts gathered in Morocco to discuss how to stop terrorist expansion in Africa that may spill over to other continents. One by one, representatives from Africa, Europe and the Middle East stepped up to the podium at the Marrakech Security Forum and expressed… Read more »