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Engie North Africa seeks buyer for its stake in Safi coal plant

North African offshoot at French Engie compagnie said it was looking to sell its stakes at Safi coal-powered station, as part of its plan to quit coal operations before 2027, its CEO told Reuters. The company operates Morocco’s largest wind park in Tarfaya and is building a desalination plant along with its wind farm in […]

Morocco’s open skies success offers model for African aviation

Morocco’s experience with aviation liberalization demonstrates how strategic reforms can transform air travel across Africa, according to a new analysis by Marie-Noelle Nwokolo of The Brenthurst Foundation. As the first African country to sign an Open Skies agreement with the European Union in 2006, Morocco’s bold move yielded impressive results despite initial skepticism. Passenger volumes […]

Burkina Faso re-establishes ties with North Korea, purchase of military equipment in sight

Olivia Roumba, Burkina Faso’s top diplomat announced Wednesday the resumption of diplomat ties with North Korea as Ouagadougou seeks Pyongyang’s military support in order to address insecurity at home caused by terrorist groups. “This resumption of diplomatic relations with North Korea will enable this East Asian country and Burkina Faso to maintain exemplary bilateral cooperation […]