Morocco, AUDA-NEPAD sign two cooperation agreements, vow to upgrade partnership in water sector

Morocco’s commitment to Africa’s development was formalized by the signing of two agreements between the kingdom and the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD). The agreements, namely a headquarters agreement for the establishment of the AUDA-NEPAD National Office in Morocco and a framework cooperation agreement for the promotion of development projects of common interest, were signed […]

Nigeria: at least 160 killed, hundreds injured in attacks by armed gangs

At least 160 people have been killed and over 300 injured in central Nigeria in a series of “well-coordinated” attacks on villages carried out by armed groups know as “bandits”, local government officials have said. On Monday (25 December), local officials said the toll of attacks by armed groups has risen to 113, increasing sharply […]

Morocco seeks to increase cobalt output

Morocco is currently searching for cobalt, a key commodity for rechargeable batteries and renewable energy transition, in tandem with an increasing demand on the metal, a Moroccan official told Reuters. Secretary General of Morocco’s hydrocarbons and Mines office, Abdellah Mouttaqui said that the office and Moroccan mining company are prospecting for cobalt in the area […]