International news in seven languages
Topic
Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, the Ukrainian arms industry has undergone a dramatic transformation. In four and a half years of conflict, the country has become one of the most advanced actors in drones alongside Russia. To the point that some manufacturers would now be able to export their production. However, Ukrainian legislation still hinders these ambitions.
In Tunisia, the naval industry is booming. Despite a difficult economy, the country imposed itself as a hub for the construction of pleasure boats and yachts, carried by Tunisian brands that conquered local and foreign markets.
This Thursday is the first day of Chinese President Xi Jinping's long-awaited visit to Washington. A visit marked by trade tensions, including the race to develop artificial intelligence. One of the players in the industry is Taiwan, the world leader in semiconductors, found in all our electronic devices, as well as in the processors that drive AI. But Taiwan is also a territory coveted by its great Chinese neighbour.
With an announced investment of 11.7 billion CFA francs in a vast agro-industrial project dedicated to the transformation of mango, the Senegalese international wants to take a new course.
