US relies on rail project to counter China’s growing control over African mines

The US is planning to counter China’s strategy regarding rare metals in Africa through investing in a rail project connecting copper and cobalt mines in central Africa to Lobito port in Angola. The new route, which could potentially extend to Zambia, offers an alternative route to export rare metals to the Chinese controlled outlets. It […]

US calls for immediate withdrawal of foreign forces from Libya

Washington called on Thursday for the “immediate withdrawal” of Russian and Turkish forces from the country. This concerns both the military and mercenaries. A firm statement by the new Biden administration that contrasts with that of the previous administration. This very strong statement against the Russian and Turkish military presence in Libya was made by […]

Water wasting now punishable in Casablanca as climate change bites

The mayorship of Casablanca issued directives punishing the acts of wasting water in the city of 5 million inhabitants as the country faces an acute water shortage due to climate change and successive droughts. Casablanca authorities banned the use of drinking water for irrigating green spaces as well as cleaning of vehicles and streets as […]