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Mauritania marks 64th Independence Day with presidential decrees, reforms

Mauritania marked its 64th National Independence Day on November 28 with important announcements from President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El-Ghazouani. In a televised address, President El-Ghazouani announced several measures aimed at improving the welfare of teachers, the military, and public sector employees. He revealed that teachers in the sixth year of basic education will receive a […]

Tanzania: Stiegler’s Gorge dam could cost more than double the projected budget

In Tanzania, Stiegler’s Gorge Dam, due to be built on a Unesco World Heritage site, will cost more than initial estimates, an independent study showed. The 2,100 MW hydroelectric dam at Stiegler’s Gorge, which has been cleared for construction by the National Environmental Management Council (NEMC) will cost twice more than estimated, according to Joerg […]

Moroccan Najat Rochdi Appointed UN Special Envoy for Syria

UN Secretary-General António Guterres announced Wednesday the appointment of Moroccan Najat Rochdi as his Deputy Special Envoy for Syria. She succeeds Khawla Matar of Bahrain. Ms. Rochdi brings over 20 years of experience in political affairs and international coordination in conflict and post-conflict areas, including through her latest assignment as Deputy Special Coordinator, Resident and […]