EBRD Supports Morocco’s Water Conservation Efforts with €150 Mln funding

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) provides Morocco a €150 million loan to finance the third phase of Saïss Water Conservation Program. The package also includes a $7.5 million grant from the UK under the EBRD’s High-Impact Partnership for Climate Action (HIPCA) multi-donor fund. Recognising the project’s strategic importance for Morocco, the Bank […]

Cyril Ramaphosa scraps Davos plans over energy crisis at home

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has cancelled plans to take part in World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos because of the energy crisis affecting the country. Vincent Magwenya, spokesman of the South African president said Ramaphosa will remain home to hold talks with Eskom and political leaders. Earlier reports said he would lead a government […]

Switzerland charges Gambia’s ex-minister with crimes against humanity

Switzerland’s attorney general has filed an indictment against a former interior minister of Gambia for crimes against humanity committed under ex-strongman leader Yahya Jammeh between 2000 and 2016, specifically for his alleged role in years of repression by the West African country’s security forces against opponents of the long-time dictator. Ousman Sonko, who was Gambia’s […]