Africa: Fitch advises mining firms to invest in renewable energy

A report published by Fitch Solutions has indicated that due to the prevalence of off-grid remote mineral deposits in Sub-Saharan Africa, mining companies operating in the region should invest in renewable energy. “Off-grid mines could benefit from reducing mining companies’ dependency on diesel while taking advantage of the favorable climate conditions in the area,” Fitch […]

Parliamentary report calls for increased convergence of water policies & programs in Morocco

Increased convergence of water policies and programs is necessary to ensure the efficiency of the Moroccan water sector strategy, said the Thematic Working Group on the Evaluation of Public Policies in the House of Advisors. In a report presented on Tuesday at the annual meeting on “the 2009-2020 national water strategy”, the working group called […]

Algeria kneels to Spain, accepts deported migrants in return for improved ties

The Algerian regime, which is reeling under growing international isolation, has agreed to take back thousands of illegal migrants from Spain to break the ice and mend relationship with Madrid. According to Spanish press reports, the Algerian authorities have received lately the first group of illegal migrants including minors following months of diplomatic brawl over […]