AfDB approves $20 million for solar off-grid projects in DRC

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $20 million grant to finance a solar off-grid electrification program in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to Amadou Hott, AfDB Vice President in charge of Electricity, Energy, Climate Change and Green Growth, this innovative project will hopefully demonstrate the viability and interest of the private […]

Algeria & Polisario Shattered by UAE Move to Open Consulate in Laayoune

The sovereign decision of the United Arab Emirates to open a consulate in the southern Moroccan city of Laayoune has completely shattered the polisario and Algeria. They were gobsmacked by the move which suggests that other Arab countries will follow suit as did several African countries. So far, 16 African countries from all regions of […]

Morocco Calls for Strengthening of MINUSCA Capacities

Morocco, acting chair of the UN Peacebuilding commission, has called for the reinforcement of the capacities of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). The call was made by Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita during a high-level meeting held Tuesday in New York on the situation in the Central […]