UK and Australia post record EV sales as Iran conflict drives fuel prices higher
The war in Iran, which broke out in late February, is reshaping car-buying behavior across the world. As fuel prices surge on the back of oil supply disruptions, consumers in the United Kingdom and Australia turned to electric vehicles in record numbers in March 2026, according to recently published industry data. In the United Kingdom, 380,627......
Spain-Morocco ties have reached an unprecedented level, says foreign minister Albares
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares declared Tuesday that relations between Spain and Morocco have reached a degree of intensity rarely seen between two countries, pushing back against speculation fueled by radical domestic voices about shifting regional alliances. Speaking in a television interview, Albares dismissed scenarios......
IEA chief says Middle East war will speed up the global shift to clean energy
The worst energy crisis in modern history will ultimately accelerate the worldwide transition to renewables, nuclear power, and electric vehicles, International Energy Agency executive director Fatih Birol said in an interview published Tuesday by French daily Le Figaro. Birol described the current energy shock, triggered by the Middle East......
Two unseen Monet paintings emerge from private collections for Paris auction
Two Claude Monet landscapes that have remained in private collections for over a century are set to go under the hammer at Sotheby's Modern and Contemporary Art evening sale in Paris on April 16. The works, "Les Îles de Port-Villez" and "Vétheuil, Effet du Matin," carry a combined estimate of 9 to 13 million......
Data, energy and innovation reshape mobility at GITEX Africa 2026
GITEX Africa Morocco 2026 will highlight how mobility across Africa is being redefined through the convergence of digital systems, energy infrastructure, and sustainable innovation, as policymakers and industry leaders gather in Marrakech from April 7 to 9. Across the continent, transport is evolving beyond traditional models. Mobility systems......
Nigeria and Morocco tech partnership seen as key African opportunity
GITEX Africa Morocco 2026 will serve as a platform for advancing intra-African digital cooperation, with Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi describing Nigeria–Morocco collaboration as one of the continent’s most significant untapped opportunities. Speaking ahead of the event in Marrakech, the head of National Information Technology Development......
Cybersecurity takes center stage as Africa’s digital systems expand
GITEX Africa Morocco 2026 will place cybersecurity at the core of discussions in Marrakech from April 7 to 9, as Africa’s rapid digital transformation raises new risks for governments, businesses, and citizens. Across the continent, essential services such as banking, healthcare, telecommunications, and public administration are moving......
Agritech solutions at GITEX Africa 2026 target food supply gaps
GITEX Africa Morocco 2026 will spotlight agritech innovations in Marrakech from April 7 to 9, focusing on practical solutions to address structural challenges in Africa’s agricultural systems. While advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence continue to gain attention, many of the continent’s most pressing agricultural......
Africa’s creative economy draws investor interest as sector matures
At GITEX Africa Morocco 2026, discussions around Africa’s technology ecosystem are expanding beyond traditional sectors to include the continent’s growing creative economy, where global visibility is beginning to translate into economic opportunity. Creative industries across Africa, including music, film, fashion, and live experiences,......
GITEX Africa 2026 spotlights greentech and sustainable digital growth
GITEX Africa Morocco 2026 will place sustainability and green technology at the center of its fourth edition in Marrakech from April 7 to 9, as Africa’s digital expansion increasingly intersects with environmental challenges. The event, organized by the Digital Development Agency in partnership with KAOUN International, is held under......
Data centers take center stage at GITEX Africa 2026
GITEX Africa Morocco 2026 will place data centers at the core of discussions in Marrakech from April 7 to 9, as African leaders and technology firms focus on the infrastructure shaping the continent’s digital future. Organizers have introduced a dedicated “Smart Data Centres Africa” program, reflecting a shift in attention......
GITEX Africa 2026 launches STAR summit on AI-driven cyber threats
GITEX Africa Morocco 2026 will introduce a new cybersecurity forum during its upcoming edition in Marrakech, as concerns grow over the impact of artificial intelligence on digital security across Africa. The Strategic Digital Defence AI Readiness Summit, known as the STAR Summit, is organized in partnership with General Directorate for Information......
GITEX Africa 2026 to shape continent’s fast-growing digital economy
GITEX Africa Morocco 2026 will return to Marrakech from April 7 to 9, bringing together thousands of entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and technology leaders as Africa’s digital economy expands at record pace. The event, now in its fourth edition, has become a central platform for collaboration, investment, and policy dialogue.......
GITEX Africa 2026 guide highlights top hotels near Marrakech venue
As GITEX Africa Morocco 2026 approaches, organizers have released a curated list of hotels in Marrakech to help visitors secure accommodation close to the exhibition site at Place Bab Jdid. The selection focuses on proximity, comfort, and international standards, as thousands of entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers prepare to attend......
Morocco to host GITEX future health Africa 2026 in Casablanca
GITEX Future Health Africa 2026 will take place in Casablanca from May 4 to 6, bringing together policymakers, healthcare professionals, technology firms, and investors to examine the future of healthcare systems across Africa. The event is organized by Ministry of Health and Social Protection, the Mohammed VI Foundation for Science and Health,......