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Mauritania: President Debunks Claims He Fled the Country

Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz has made an appearance at a rally to prove his presence in the country after reports pointed out that he fled Mauritania few days before the August 5 referendum. The Mauritanian President, accompanied by his wife, showed up at a rally in Nouadhibou Tuesday, to deflate the rumors claiming […]

Algeria’s social peace crumbles under dim political and economic prospects

Protests are growing against a fifth term for ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika. So far, one protester was killed and dozens were injured in clashes with policemen in the capital. Anger is building up across the country threatening the fragile social peace and the country’s stability as time and money run out. Officials are toughening their […]

Azuri Technologies raises $26 million to expand solar kit business in Africa

UK-based Azuri Technologies said it has raised $26 million to expand its individual solar kit business to cater to African households. According to the company, Marubeni Corporation – a well-known Japanese conglomerate, which invests in renewable energy projects across Africa – contributed a significant amount of investment. IP group, a British technology-focused investment fund, and […]