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Dozens of Sudanese refugees perish in shipwreck off Libya

At least 50 Sudanese refugees have died after their rubber boat caught fire off the coast of Tobruk in Libya, the International Organization for Migration or OIM confirmed on Wednesday, September 17. The tragic event occurred on Sunday, September 15, when the rubber boat carrying over 75 Sudanese refugees were attempting to cross the Mediterranean […]

Sub-Saharan Migrants die on Algeria-Niger Border- IOM says

Dozens of Sub-Saharan migrants have died in abhorrent conditions on the Algerian-Niger borders as Algiers continues summary expulsions, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said. IOM said it set up facilities in norther Niger sheltering up to 3500 migrants kicked out of Algeria. On a single day last month, 1,500 arrived at the remote border […]

The Telegraph highlights Morocco’s renewable energy potential

The Telegraph highlighted Morocco’s energy export potential describing the country as a “renewable energy superpower at Europe’s doorsteps.” The daily recalls that the country – thanks to the forward-looking leadership of King Mohammed VI- managed to promote renewable sources of energy to account for 40% of its energy mix as it forges ahead to surpass […]