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L’aviation africaine prête à décoller : Convention et sommet AFRAA sur la sécurité et les opérations à Addis-Abeba

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L’Association des compagnies aériennes africaines (AFRAA) se prépare pour sa 12ème Convention des acteurs du secteur aérien (ASC) et le premier Sommet africain sur la sécurité et les opérations aériennes, qui se tiendront à Addis-Abeba, en Éthiopie, du 12 au 15 mai 2024. Connecter et sécuriser le ciel africain Le thème de l’ASC, “Au-delà de la connexion de l’aviation africaine”, reflète l’engagement de l’AFRAA à favoriser la collaboration et la croissance au sein de l’industrie aéronautique africaine. Cet événement de haut niveau devrait attirer plus de 500 délégués du monde…

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SENEGAL: 90% OF ROAD ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY HUMAN FACTORS, ACCORDING TO TRANSPORT MINISTER 

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(Logis-T Africa) – Speeding, overloading, and vehicle condition are among the main causes of road accidents in Senegal, warned the newly appointed Minister of Infrastructure and Land and Air Transport, Malick Ndiaye. According to him, these human factors are responsible for 90% of the accidents that occur on Senegalese roads. The minister’s remarks follow a road accident that occurred last Thursday in Yamong, in the Koungheul department, which claimed the lives of 14 people and injured around forty others. This tragedy once again illustrates the dramatic consequences of irresponsible behavior…

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Galison Manufacturing Completes Order of 50 Wagons for DRC-Zambia Logistics Corridor

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(Railways Africa) – Galison Manufacturing, a South African-based industry leader in the manufacture and supply of railway freight wagons and mining equipment, is pleased to announce the successful completion of an order for 50 lightweight dual-purpose wagons for a major logistics company operating between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia. The order, awarded in mid-2023, involved the manufacture of lightweight wagons, each capable of carrying both containers and non-containerised cargo such as copper and sulphur in bags with high sides fitted. A key feature of these wagons is…

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IZI Rwanda Introduces Groundbreaking E-Mobility Solution with Delivery of Electric Buses to Kigali

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Kigali, Rwanda — IZI Rwanda, a pioneer in e-mobility, announces the delivery of five electric buses to Kigali. These buses, which will be trialled in the fleets of Kigali Bus Services (KBS) and other local operators, initiate a pilot project aimed at the electrification of public transport in Kigali for a fraction of previous cost estimates. Kigali’s population has grown 50% since 2013, while the number of operational buses has decreased significantly. This decline is largely attributed to rising diesel costs and capped ticket prices, which in many cases drive…

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AGL Rwanda lays the foundation stone for the extension of its logistics warehouse in Kigali

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On April 15, 2024, AGL Rwanda, one of the country’s leading logistics operators, officially launched the extension of its state-of-the-art logistics warehouse located within the Kigali Special Economic Zone (KSEZ). During an official visit by Diego Aponte, CEO of MSC and shareholder of AGL, accompanied by Philippe Labonne, CEO of AGL, and Nicolas Sartini, Member of the Supervisory Board of AGL, a ceremony was held to lay the foundation stone of the new warehouse, symbolizing the beginning of this ambitious project. Indeed, in March 2024, AGL Rwanda began a strategic…

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Goodwell Invests in OmniRetail, Boosting West African Informal Retailers

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Goodwell Investments, a firm specializing in impact investments for emerging markets, has announced a strategic investment in OmniRetail. This B2B e-commerce platform tackles the challenges faced by West Africa’s vast informal retail sector through digital solutions. The investment, made through Goodwell’s uMunthu II fund in collaboration with long-term partner Alitheia Capital, kickstarts OmniRetail’s Series A fundraising round. Goodwell takes pride in being the first investor, highlighting its commitment to supporting businesses that promote financial inclusion in underserved communities. Fueling Growth Across West Africa This investment fuels OmniRetail’s expansion plans across…

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Trade : Algeria signs Hosting Agreement for Intra-African Trade Fair 2025

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L'Algérie signe l'accord d'accueil de la Foire commerciale intra-africaine 2025

The IATF is now a foremost event in the African calendar of economic, social, trade and even policy events The Host Agreement Signing Ceremony for the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025) took place in Algiers on 15 April 2024. The Ceremony, which was hosted by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), in collaboration with the African Union and the AfCFTA Secretariat, and the Government of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, paves the way for the fourth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair to take place from 4 – 10…

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DRC: 10 new Mercedes-Benz buses “made in DRC” to expand Transco’s fleet

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On Thursday, April 11, 2024, the Minister of Transport, Roads, and Decongestion of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Marc Ekila, presided over a ceremony to hand over ten (10) 49-seat buses, Mercedes-Benz “made in DRC”, to the General Director of the Congo Transport Company (Transco). “This second delivery will be added to the 21 vehicles already received on November 17, 2023, from the company “Supreme Automobile” which has a contract with the Congolese government for 230 buses for its public transport company,” said a press release from Transco. During…

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WTO: Tunisia’s Trade Policy and Practices to Undergo Fourth Review Soon

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Organisation mondiale du commerce : Bientôt le 4e examen de la politique et des pratiques commerciales de la Tunisie

The Trade Policy Review (TPR) report serves as a crucial benchmark on the international stage, reflecting Tunisia’s level of economic openness and fostering trust among the country’s trading partners and financiers. The launch of the fourth Trade Policy Review of Tunisia by the World Trade Organization (WTO) is imminent, with the date to be determined in consultation with the government. These anticipations were announced on April 5 following the third meeting of the National Commission for Relations with the WTO, according to a statement from the Ministry of Trade and…

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SPANISH GROUP MPG EXPANDS TO MOROCCO

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(Logis-T Africa) – The Spanish group MPG, a leading operator in maritime transport, logistics, and project cargo handling, has announced its official establishment in Morocco by opening two strategic delegations in Casablanca and Tangier. This strategic expansion aims to meet the growing demand for quality logistics services in the region and constitutes the first step towards the group’s expansion in Africa and the Middle East. A Well-Considered Geographical Choice MPG’s establishment in Morocco is not a coincidence. The group has carefully selected Casablanca, the country’s economic nerve center, and Tangier,…

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