Shares of Universal Music Group (UMG) fell as much as 23% on Friday after the world's largest music company reported slower growth in subscription revenue, raising investor concerns about the pace of expansion in its core streaming business. The steep decline reflects growing sensitivity among investors to subscriber trends across the......
Germany's labour market showed further signs of softening in July, with the number of unemployed people increasing slightly more than economists had expected and moving close to the politically significant threshold of three million. Figures released by the Federal Employment Agency showed that seasonally adjusted unemployment rose by......
Morocco is reinforcing its ambition to become a leading regional economic power through a development strategy that combines industrial expansion, strategic sovereignty, and long-term economic resilience. According to an analysis published by Jeune Afrique, the speech delivered by King Mohammed VI on the occasion of Throne Day presented a......
Morocco’s concept of the "nation-state" has gained renewed attention following King Mohammed VI’s Throne Day address, where he described the Kingdom as a historic nation built on strong institutions, national unity, and a long-standing political tradition. The statement has sparked discussions among political analysts......
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has recorded the second-largest Ebola outbreak ever documented, with official figures showing that infections have now exceeded the total reported during the country's devastating 2018–2020 epidemic. Government data released on Friday confirmed 3,532 cases, surpassing the 3,481 infections......
A tragic bus accident in South Africa has claimed the lives of 12 people and injured dozens of others, drawing renewed attention to the country's ongoing road safety challenges. The crash occurred when a long-distance passenger bus overturned while traveling between Cape Town and Johannesburg, prompting a large-scale emergency response......
Rightmove, the United Kingdom's largest online property listing platform, has lowered its revenue growth forecast for fiscal 2026, citing a slowdown in new home construction and weaker sales activity across the housing market. The revised outlook reflects continuing pressure on Britain's residential property sector, where elevated......
Meta has announced the rollout of its Meta AI assistant to direct messages (DMs) on Threads, marking another step in the company's strategy to integrate artificial intelligence across its family of social media platforms. The update allows users to interact privately with the AI assistant without leaving the app, expanding its functionality......
French defence and technology group Thales has taken another step toward expanding its presence in the rapidly growing unmanned defence sector by signing a tender offer agreement with Exail Technologies, formalizing the framework for its planned acquisition of the drone specialist. The agreement advances a transaction first announced earlier......
A dual British-Azerbaijani national has been arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of conducting espionage activities targeting a British military installation and allegedly transmitting intelligence to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), according to the Metropolitan Police in London. The case adds to growing security concerns......
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed strong confidence in the 2030 FIFA World Cup, stating that the tournament co-hosted by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal has the potential to become one of the most memorable editions in football history. His remarks came during an official visit to Morocco, where he praised the country's growing......
Growing tensions between European football authorities and FIFA have intensified following reports of a proposed restructuring of the commercial rights associated with the FIFA World Cup. According to media reports, several UEFA member associations are considering coordinated action, including the possibility of boycotting future FIFA competitions,......
Egypt has secured access to approximately $1.8 billion in fresh financing after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed two key reviews of the country's economic support programmes. The latest approval provides a significant financial boost as Cairo continues implementing reforms aimed at stabilizing the economy, strengthening......
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Throne Day 2026
Tuesday 21 July 2026 - 13:31
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At the Heart of the 2026 World Cup
Monday 18 May 2026 - 13:30
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
Monday 06 April 2026 - 13:04
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Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
Tuesday 31 March 2026 - 10:03
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Iran under the lens
Tuesday 13 January 2026 - 08:30