renewable energy

Madagascar to launch first urban train on August 15

Madagascar’s Ministry of Transport and Metrology will launch on August 15 in capital Antananarivo the country’s first urban train to be powered by electricity, local media Madagascar Tribune reports. The train will connect Soarano and Amaronakona stations, a distance of 12 km. The new train will help commute within the capital. 2 million people commute […]

Algeria’s hysterical response to World Bank report

Algeria’s military regime has hit a new low in its response to a World Bank report warning of worsening poverty and bleak economic prospects in the country. In a 60-page report, the World Bank pointed to a series of dysfunctions in the oil and gas reliant Algerian economy which augur ill for the country’s economic […]

Morocco, Spain discuss means to strengthen trade exchanges

President of the Federation of Moroccan Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Services (FCMCIS), Lhoucine Alioua, and Spain’s Ambassador to Morocco, Ricardo Díez-Hochleitner Rodríguez, discussed means to strengthen trade and economic exchanges between the two countries. During these talks, held in Rabat, the two sides welcomed the development of bilateral cooperation relations, including in matters of […]