People stand near a border post on the Algerian side of the Morocco-Algeria border in the north east of Morocco

Senegal launches renewable energy training and research program

French investment firm Meridiam has launched a research and training program focused on renewable energy development in Dakar. The training program is managed by the International Centre for Training and Research in solar energy (CIFRES), a unit of the Higher Polytechnic School of Dakar (ESP). About 200 technicians and electricians are expected to receive training […]

Sierra Leone: ex-president Koroma charged with treason over failed coup last November

Sierra Leone’s former president Ernest Bai Koroma has been charged with treason, with officials saying the failed military coup in November that aimed to topple the West African country’s government was led mainly by his bodyguards The ex-president has been charged with four offenses for his alleged role in the attempted coup in which gunmen […]

Risk of Coronavirus in Morocco is “Low” – Health Ministry

No case of Coronavirus has been reported in Morocco wherein the risk to the public health remains low, said on Friday local news outlets citing the Health Department. However, there is no zero risk as the North African Kingdom welcomes annually between 150,000 and 190,000 Chinese tourists. This number is expected to rise as Morocco’s […]