Islamic Banking in Uganda: Financial Inclusion for Religious Believers

2023-09-11 11:18:00 (Ecofin Agency) – While 14% of Ugandans are Muslim, Islamic banking products could contribute to the financial inclusion of people who shun conventional banks for reasons linked to their religious beliefs. The Ugandan Central Bank announced, in a press release published Friday September 8, the granting of an Islamic banking license to the … Read more

Latest Updates on African Mining Sector: Ghana and Ivory Coast Gold Projects, Australia’s Commitment, and More!

2023-09-10 12:04:00 (Ecofin Agency) – The Ecofin editorial team offers you an overview of the information that may have gone unnoticed this week in the African mining sector. On the menu in particular, progress on graphite and gold projects in Ghana and Ivory Coast. Ghana: Preliminary economic assessment of Enchi gold project to be updated … Read more

Devastating Earthquake in Morocco: Thousands Dead and Injured – Latest Updates and Stories

2023-09-10 04:41:16 On the night of Friday, September 8, a strong earthquake hit Morocco, according to the United States Geological Survey, it was 6.8 and left at least 2,012 dead and 2,059 injured, according to the latest official report. “He observed a lot of sadness, people clearly without shelter, trying to find a way, like … Read more

NuRAN Wireless Expands Operations in Madagascar with New Subsidiary and Operating License

2023-09-09 15:43:00 (Ecofin Agency) – NuRAN Wireless had already obtained a 10-year contract in January 2023 to build 500 telecommunications sites in the country. NuRAN Wireless, a Canadian company specializing in the provision of telecoms infrastructure, is in the process of creating a local subsidiary in Madagascar. The company announced that it had initiated procedures … Read more

The Future of African Air Transport: Opportunities and Challenges for Growth

2023-09-09 09:26:00 (Ecofin Agency) – The prospects are interesting for African air transport in view of the projections for the years to come. But many structural challenges still constitute obstacles for this sector, which is already lagging far behind other regions of the world. South Africa, Morocco, Ethiopia, Egypt and Nigeria are the leading figures … Read more

Kenya’s Proposal for Migrant Worker Welfare Fund: Protecting and Empowering Diaspora Workers

2023-09-08 18:55:00 (Ecofin Agency) – Kenya has around 4 million migrant workers in the diaspora, according to the government. Kenyan authorities believe that a social protection regime will help protect migrant workers and maximize the development benefits of labor migration. Kenya’s labor ministry is considering a proposal that could force all diaspora workers to pay … Read more

Record-breaking Increase in Crude Palm Oil Sales: Dekel Agri-Vision’s Success in Ivory Coast

2023-09-08 16:12:00 (Agence Ecofin) – In Ivory Coast, the British agro-industrial company Dekel Agri-Vision announced sales of crude palm oil (CPO) of 1,416 tonnes during the month of August, a level in increase of almost 56% year over year. According to the company, this jump is linked to the good performance of its project in … Read more

Understanding Asperger Syndrome: Characteristics and Diagnosis

2023-09-04 12:33:15 According to the website ‘Autism Confederation Spain’, Asperger’s syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder that affects the way people interact with others. Below we will explain some of the characteristics of this syndrome. What is Asperger Syndrome? According to the same portal, it is a neurodevelopmental disorder. A person with this syndrome functions … Read more