Omar Bachir

EU commits €545 million to accelerate Africa’s clean energy transition

The European Union has announced a funding package of nearly €545 million (approximately $638 million) to support renewable energy initiatives across Africa, aimed at expanding electricity access, strengthening regional power grids, and advancing the continent’s transition to clean energy. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled the commitment in a video message during the […]

Morocco’s Champion Soufiane El Bakkali Wins 2,000 M Steeplechase in Zagreb

Moroccan Olympic and world champion Soufiane El Bakkali won the 2,000m steeplechase of the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meeting 2022 held Sunday in Zagreb, Croatia. El Bakkali crossed the finish line in a time of 5:14.06. Italian athlete Leonardo Feletto ranked second clocking 5:23.15, while the third place went to Britain’s William Battershill (5:26.91). […]

Sudanese refugees fleeing clashes hit 90,000 in Chad – UN

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) sounded the alarm over the increasing number of Sudanese refugees arriving in Chad, up from 76,000 to 90,000 within three days. Raouf Mazou, Assistant High Commissioner for Operations of the agency told the media during a press conference in capital Ndjamena that most refugees are women and children. “At this […]