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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: Council of Ministers approves bill on social protection

A Council of Ministers that was held in Fez Thursday under the chairmanship of King Mohammed VI approved the draft framework law on social protection for all.   The draft law was approved as part of the implementation of the King’s guidelines, as expounded in the Throne Day speech in July, and in the speech […]

Lisbon Talks on Sahara were “Rich, Fruitful”, Says Foreign Minister

The bilateral talks held Tuesday in Lisbon between the UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy for the Sahara, Horst Kohler, and a Moroccan delegation, led by Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, were “rich” and “fruitful”. The description was made by Nasser Bourita who pointed out that “overall, the discussions took place in an atmosphere of serenity and the debates […]