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Morocco to Build Africa’s highest wind tower

Morocco, which is on track to become a world leader in renewable energies, will build the tallest wind tower in the African continent, measuring 144 metres high. The tower will be constructed by Spanish goup Nabrawind Technologies. It will produce 3.6MW and its installation will begin almost immediately. This tower allows the installation of a […]

Mauritania: NGOs demand release of anti-slavery activists

A group of 17 NGOs including Amnesty International Wednesday called for the immediate release of two Mauritanian anti-slavery activists arrested one year ago and handed a two-year prison sentence by a Mauritanian court. “Mauritania must immediately set free the two anti-slavery activists who have been in custody for one year while one of them is […]

Interpol & EU Help Libya Improve Border Security

Interpol and the European Union have agreed with Libyan authorities to set up a real-time passport control capacity at Tripoli International Airport to help Libyan government improve border security. The project, that costs about € 2.2 million, is funded by the EU’s Instrument for Stability. It will enable the Libyan law enforcement and control authorities […]