poor electricity access

Congolese slam intl. community for complicity in M23 rebel’s violence

Hundreds of Congolese marched to the British and French consulate earlier this week, carrying banners calling out the “international community’s ambiguity” in the face of the M23 (March 23) rebels. The demonstration took place after a meeting in Luanda where the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Burundi, Rwanda as well as the East African Community […]

Mineral alliances: why Africa could be key to securing America’s critical supply chains

With the United States facing growing vulnerabilities in its critical minerals supply chain, a new Brookings Institution study urges Washington to forge stronger partnerships with Africa — home to an estimated 30% of the world’s proven reserves. Critical minerals, essential for sectors from defense to clean energy, are heavily concentrated in a few global regions. […]

Covid-19: U.S. withdraws Morocco from list of high-risk destinations

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its list of Covid-19 risk countries, withdrawing Morocco from “high” risk destinations for travelers (Level 3). For the American Health authorities, the North African Kingdom is no longer a high-risk destination for travel, placing it in “Level 2”, a moderate risk category given to countries […]