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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 […]

UN committee appeals to Benin and Zimbabwe to tackle minority group discrimination

The United Nations is urging governments of Benin and Zimbabwe to address alleged discrimination against minority and marginalized groups in their respective countries. The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination released last week its findings on progress in seven countries whose records were under review. The monitoring committee specifically expressed regret that Benin’s […]

Covid-19: African Leaders thank Morocco’s King for life-saving medical aid

The protective medical gears and anti-covid-19 drugs sent by Morocco’s King to several African countries to help them cope with the coronavirus pandemic continue to receive widespread appreciation as a move which brings in hope, comfort and solidarity to the continent. Hard times always reveal true friends and Morocco never leaves his African brothers combating […]