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“The Perception Tax”: The Hidden Cost Burdening Investment in Africa

Report by – Reda Helal At a time when global attention is increasingly turning toward Africa as a land of opportunity, a critical concept is emerging to explain persistent investment hesitation: the “Perception Tax” — an invisible cost paid by companies that rely on assumptions rather than accurate market intelligence. …

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From “Day Zero” to Direct Potable Reuse: Africa Seeks Practical Solutions to Water Scarcity

Report by – Reda Helal Amid mounting pressure on water resources across Africa, attention is increasingly shifting toward practical, implementable solutions to confront a deepening crisis. The Africa Water Security Conference is set to spotlight real-world strategies adopted by utilities and municipalities to reduce losses and strengthen water supply systems. …

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Africa’s Mining Sector Between Technological Transformation and a Growing Skills Gap

Report by – Reda Helal As Africa’s mining sector undergoes rapid transformation driven by technological advancement, rising sustainability demands, and increasing global appetite for critical minerals, a critical challenge is coming into sharper focus: the widening gap between industry needs and available skilled talent. This growing mismatch is no longer …

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Turbulence in fuel markets hitting African airlines hard

Turbulence in the fuel markets caused by the US-Israel war on Iran is hitting African airlines hard. Jet fuel prices are soaring worldwide but Africa is particularly exposed. About 70 percent of its jet fuel and kerosene imports come through the Strait of Hormuz – the vital maritime corridor currently …

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More than 60 killed in drone strike on hospital in Darfur

Xinhua More than 60 people, including 12 children, were killed in a drone strike on Friday that targeted Al-Daein Teaching Hospital in East Darfur state, western Sudan, according to statements released Saturday by local and UN sources. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) said the strike on Friday evening also …

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Funding cuts threaten life-saving services for displaced in South Sudan, IOM warns

Xinhua- Essential services for nearly 187,000 displaced people in South Sudan could collapse within weeks due to a six million U.S. dollar funding shortfall, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has warned. In a statement issued on Thursday, IOM Chief of Mission in South Sudan Vijaya Souri said life-saving services, …

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Special Envoy Zhai Jun of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue Meet with Aboul Gheit

Sahar Ragab Special Envoy Zhai Jun of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue met with Secretary-General of the League of Arab States (LAS) Ahmed Aboul Gheit in Cairo. Ahmed Aboul Gheit stated that the LAS is deeply concerned about the drastic changes in the Middle East situation and the rapid …

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Cairo Commemorates Gallipoli Victory: A Timeless Legacy of Sacrifice

Sahar Ragab The Embassy of Turkey in Cairo held a ceremony to mark Martyrs’ Day (March 18) and the 111th anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign at the Turkish Martyrs’ Cemetery in Cairo, with broad official and community participation. The event began with a moment of silence and the national anthem, …

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