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Morocco targets over 52% renewable energy share by 2030

Morocco has reaffirmed its commitment to a sustainable energy future with a new strategic agreement aimed at boosting electricity production from renewable sources to 52% of installed electricity capacity by 2030. The agreement brings together the Moroccan government, the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE), the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN), and […]

Nigeria Agenda 2050: changing playing field of resource sector

The past few days have been full of news for Nigeria’s resources sector: It was announced that Nigeria Agenda 2050 requires approximately $100 billion, with 80% expected from the private sector; Shell is set to divest its Nigerian onshore oil and gas subsidiary for $1.3 billion; and the West African country will see the launch […]

Fighting Escalates in Libya’s Derna with Devastating Impact on Civilians

Forces loyal to the renegade General Khalifa Haftar have tightened the noose around the eastern city of Derna, at a time the UN warns of a “devastating impact” on civilians. Haftar’s forces have encircled the city to oust a coalition of local fighters and Islamists known as the Derna Mujahideen Shura Council (DMSC). The humanitarian […]