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Côte d’Ivoire aspires to be top electricity exporter in West Africa

With a new dispatching center, an improved electrical capacity, and deals signed with all its neighbors, Côte d’Ivoire is laying the groundwork to become a major exporter of electricity. In Côte d’Ivoire’s capital city, Yamoussoukro, a second $40m electricity dispatching center recently opened its doors. As the second in the country – the first one […]

UNICEF warns of rise in violence against children in Sahel

The UNICEF urged protection for children in the central Sahel after a surge in violence against them by 130% by the end of last year. Recruitment by armed groups amid rampant insecurity and attacks on civilians contributed to the “dramatic” increase in casualties among the under-age, notably in conflict stricken countries like Mali and Burkina […]

Morocco switches to Bachelor undergraduate system

Morocco will scrap the LMD system used mostly in French speaking countries in favor of the bachelor system adopted in English speaking countries as it seeks to improve the efficiency of its education system and help graduates integrate the job market.   Bachelor’s will start as of 2020 and are meant to facilitate the enrolment […]