Morocco and Finland Deepen Political and Economic Partnership

Morocco and Finland have reaffirmed their commitment to a strengthened bilateral relationship following high-level talks in Rabat between Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and his Finnish counterpart Elina Valtonen, with discussions spanning economic cooperation, regional security, and key geopolitical issues. On the economic front, Bourita highlighted notable progress in trade relations, pointing to the presence of […]

Ugandan gov’t slammed for “slow and inept” response to Ebola outbreak

The Ugandan government is under pressure to bring an escalating Ebola outbreak under control, with health experts saying its response to the outbreak has been slow and inept, allowing infections to spread. Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng announced last Wednesday that six schoolchildren in Kampala have tested positive for the virus, bringing the number of […]

Solar Energy: WB Lends Morocco additional $125 Mln for Noor-Midelt Complex

The World Bank has granted Morocco a $125 million additional financial support to enable the North African Kingdom build the Noor-Midelt I and II plants expected to produce 600-800 megawatts. The Noor-Midelt complex will be the country’s second concentrated solar power (CSP) complex built under the Noor Solar Plan. The Solar Plan is a critical […]