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Egypt: Renewable energy to supply 42% of energy mix by 2040

Egypt’s ambitious goals to have renewable energy accounting for over 42% of Egypt’s energy mix by 2040 were outlined during the BRICS Energy Ministers Conference held in Moscow this week. In an address before the conference, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, said Egypt also targets to capture 5-8% of the global green […]

EU, Kenya announce ambitious trade deal as Brussels aims to boost Africa ties

The European Union and Kenya have announced the political conclusion of the negotiations for an ambitious Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) that aims to boost trade in goods and create new economic opportunities, with targeted cooperation to enhance Kenya’s economic development. The negotiations were concluded during an official ceremony in Nairobi by European Commission Executive Vice-President […]

Central African Republic welcomes lifting of UN arms embargo

The UN Security Council unanimously adopted On July 30, 2024, a resolution lifting the arms embargo on the Central African Republic. The embargo had been imposed in 2013 after the start of the civil war, then modified and renewed in 2023. Arms destined for the army were still subject to a declaration requirement. Bangui is […]