EBRD Helps Egyptian Company Reduce N2O emissions

The European Bank for Reconstruction & Development has provided an Egyptian petrochemicals producer Carbon Holdings a $ 11 million loan to help this company reduce N2O emissions. As part of its drive to help the Egyptian economy move to more environmentally friendly ways of production, the funds will be used to improve standards beyond the […]

Senegal: Controversy after purchase of a new presidential plane

The purchase of a new presidential plane, an Airbus “A320 Neo”, which should be delivered on July 16, is not going unnoticed. The opposition and civil society stepped up to decry an unnecessary and irrelevant expense and demand accountability, while the government is trying to explain itself, saying “it was time to replace the A319 […]

Tunisia: Water Scarcity Hits Country, People Called to Pray for Rain

The warning launched last month by Watchwater, Tunisia’s citizen water observatory, about a “thirst uprising” is becoming increasingly evident. The observatory had warned that “the failure to find urgent and sound solutions will increase protests across the country.” The authorities are aware of the problem but have no solution at hand. State Secretary for Water […]