Jean-Philippe-Imparato

Renewable Energy Could Enable Morocco Create Half Million Jobs

The sector of renewable energy could enable Morocco to create up to half a million jobs by 2040, according to a report issued by Mediterranean Forum of Institute of Economic Sciences. Most of these jobs are expected to be created from the Noor-Ouarzazate solar complex, which will host a number of projects based on different […]

Morocco bolsters solar panel manufacturing to 1 GW, speeding up energy transition

Italy’s Ecoprogetti Company, a leader in solar panels manufacturing, has increased the production capacity of its plant in Morocco from 500 MW to 1 GW, strengthening the country’s transition to a green economy. The plant, located in the city of Al Hoceima, is operated by Almaden Morocco. It is the largest solar module manufacturing site […]

Somalia: US imposes sanctions on 14 men to sap al-Shabaab finances

The United States government on Monday (17 October) imposed sanctions on 14 men, including six it said were part of a network that has engaged in weapons procurement, financial facilitation and recruitment for the Somalia-based al-Shabaab militant Islamist group. This new, expansive round of sanctions is in addition to drone strikes and military advice from […]