Mega hydropower project in Central Africa aims to transform continental energy supply

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s ambitious Grand Inga Dam project, potentially Africa’s largest hydropower initiative, has entered crucial funding discussions with international financial institutions. The proposed 80-billion-dollar development promises to generate 44,000 megawatts, potentially powering much of the African continent. The project envisions six additional hydropower stations complementing two existing facilities near western DRC’s waterfall […]

Morocco outperforms North African peers in economic freedom- Heritage Foundation

Morocco topped North African countries in the Economic Freedom Index which covers 12 freedoms – from property rights to financial freedom – in 184 countries. Globally, Morocco was ranked the 97th freest in the 2022 Index. But its overall score was above the regional average. Algeria continued to lag behind ranking the 167th globally and […]

Morocco, NATO to Cooperate in Countering Cyber Security Risks

Cooperation in the field of countering cyber security risks has been at the heart of talks in Rabat between Morocco’s Minister Delegate in charge of the Administration of National Defense Abdeltif Loudiyi and Assistant to NATO’s Secretary General in charge of emerging risks Sorin Ducaru. The two officials examined future cooperation prospects in the field […]