Burkina Faso inks deal with Russia to build nuclear power plant to solve energy deficit

The Burkina Faso military government has signed an agreement with the Russian government for the construction of a nuclear power plant in the West African country, in a move that aims to “cover the energy needs of the population,” less than a quarter of which had access to electricity by late 2020, according to the […]

Boeing confirms Morocco’s purchase order of two Dreamliners

Boeing has confirmed the order issued by Morocco’s flag-carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) for two 787-9 Dreamliners as the airline company is enhancing its fleet to meet a growing demand. The confirmation was announced by the U.S. aircraft manufacturer in a press release issued Monday. “The 787 Dreamliner is perfectly suited to support Royal Air […]

Morocco Action Climate Plan Gets $200 Mln Boost from Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has agreed to support Morocco’s action climate plan with a $200 million funding to help the Kingdom implement the updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0). This third generation of climate action plans under the Paris Agreement targets 2035 by raising significantly ambition to align with the 1.5°C goal, covering sectors […]