Tag: Casablanca
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Science News This Week: Runaway Black Hole, Casablanca Ancestor, and Vaccine Schedule Cuts
Overview: A Week of Breakthroughs Across Space, History, and Health This week’s science news showcases how cutting-edge research from telescopes, archaeologists, and public health experts is reshaping our understanding of the cosmos, human origins, and vaccination policy. From a runaway black hole racing away from its galaxy to a remarkable discovery in a Casablanca cave,…
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Runaway black hole, Casablanca ancestor, vaccine cuts: this week in science
Runaway black hole: a galaxy’s rogue traveler This week’s astronomy news centers on a remarkable discovery verified by the James Webb Space Telescope: a supermassive black hole that has achieved escape velocity from its host galaxy. Researchers estimate the black hole is careening through space at an astonishing pace—reported as roughly 2.2 million miles per…
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Mali beat Tunisia on penalties to reach AFCON quarter-finals
AFCON last-16 drama in Casablanca The Africa Cup of Nations tie between Mali and Tunisia delivered all the tension fans crave, ending in a dramatic shootout that sent Mali into the quarter-finals. After a 1-1 draw in regular time, the clash required penalties, where Mali, playing with ten men for a large portion of the…
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Mali edge Tunisia on penalties to reach AFCON quarters
Big-hearted Mali advance to AFCON quarter-finals after tense shootout In a dramatic last-16 clash in Casablanca, Mali fought their way past Tunisia to reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals, clinching a 3-2 victory in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in normal time and extra time. The match, played on a sweltering Saturday,…
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Ten-man Mali edge Tunisia on penalties to reach AFCON quarter-finals
Overview In a dramatic last-16 clash in Casablanca, Mali fought back to secure a 3-2 victory on penalties against Tunisia after a 1-1 draw. The tie went to spot-kicks after 120 minutes of tense football, with Mali holding on despite playing with ten men for a significant portion of the match. The win propels Mali…
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Top 10 African Stock Markets by Number of Listed Companies in 2025
Overview: Africa’s most populous capital markets In 2024, the Africa Capital Markets Report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) highlighted a striking gap between Africa’s growth potential and its listed-company base. While roughly 44,000 companies are publicly traded worldwide, only about 1,141 were listed on African exchanges by year-end 2024. The OECD…
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Top 10 African Stock Markets by Number of Listed Companies in 2024-25
Introduction: Africa’s evolving equity landscape Just before 2025, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) highlighted a striking fact: Africa accounted for a relatively small share of global listed companies, with about 1,141 firms listed across its exchanges by end-2024. Yet the continent’s equity markets are growing in depth and breadth. This article ranks…
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Late Own Goal Gives Sudan Narrow Win Over Equatorial Guinea in AFCON Thriller
Sudan Grab First AFCON points With Last-Gasp Own Goal In a tense Africa Cup of Nations clash in Casablanca, Sudan secured a valuable 1-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea thanks to a late own goal. The win gave the Sudanese their first three points of the tournament, keeping their hopes alive in a competitive group stage…
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Sudan Edge Confusion to Secure AFCON Win Over Equatorial Guinea
Sudan snatches victory in dramatic AFCON clash Sudan breathed new life into their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 1-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea, thanks to a late misfortune that handed them all three points in Casablanca. The result marked Sudan’s first points of the tournament and provided a much-needed lift as they chase…
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Africa’s Capital: AFIS 2025 Urges Domestic Investment
AFIS 2025 Sets a Bold Agenda for Africa’s Financial Future The Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS) 2025 opened in Casablanca with a clarion call from regional leaders: Africa must harness its own capital to drive sustained growth, reduce dependency on external funding, and accelerate the continent’s development agenda. The inaugural panel highlighted a shared sense…