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Rwanda struggles to contain Marburg virus outbreak

Rwanda reported 8 deaths up to Sept 30 from Marburg virus, which shares many properties with Ebola, as authorities race the clock to contain the spread of the virus. Most of the deaths were reported among medics operating in an intensive care unit, Rwanda’s health minister Sabin Nsanzimana said. At least 20 cases have been […]

Morocco’s soft power takes boost from Atlas Lions soccer breakthrough

Morocco’s influence in the continent and beyond has received a boost thanks to the well-deserved qualification of the Atlas Lions to the semi-finals, a watershed in Africa’s soccer history that triggered an outpouring of joy in Moroccan streets and beyond. The confidence of national coach Walid Regragui and players on the pitch send a message […]

Morocco to host world’s largest CO2 capturing farm

Morocco will be home to a 30 hectare-algae farm that is designed to pull out CO2 from the air naturally,  which runs the project said. Brilliant plant has been conducting trials since 2013 in Morocco’s desert using sea water to cultivate algae, a plant with potent capacities to remove carbon from the air naturally. “Following […]