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African Union pushes for acceleration of electrification in the continent

Africa needs to accelerate the financing for energy access in the continent with clear targets and steps for ensuring the achievement of universal energy access by 2030 — this appeal was made during a recent presidential roundtable on the side-lines of the 36th AU Summit. The event which was organized by the AU Commission (AUC) […]

Moroccan Nezha Hayat Elected Head of MENA Committee of International Organization of Securities Commissions

Nezha Hayat, Chairperson of Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC), has been elected Chair of Africa-Middle-East Regional Committee (AMERC) of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). The IOSCO Regional Committee for Africa and the Middle East brings together the financial market regulators of the region, bearing the mission to examine, exchange information and promote issues […]

Morocco’s Managem rejects allegations by German newspaper on arsenic levels

Morocco’s largest mining company, Managem, categorically rejected allegations spread by German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung regarding its Abou Azzer cobalt mine. The allegations were related to arsenic levels due to mine operations and labor standards. “At Bou-Azzer, the ore is handled in full compliance with mining employee protection rules, from the moment it is mined through […]