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Morocco sees little short-term impact of Qatar gas shock as market turmoil underscores case for renewables

Morocco faces no immediate disruption to its gas supply despite a sharp jump in global prices triggered by Qatar’s temporary suspension of production following Iranian strikes. The turmoil in energy markets has also reinforced the value of Morocco’s long-term push into renewable energy, which helps reduce its exposure to geopolitical shocks. Morocco does not import […]

International Argan Congress Calls for Science-Driven Approach to Preserve Morocco’s Unique Forest Heritage

Scientists, agronomists, and policymakers gathered in Essaouira over the weekend for the 8th International Argan Congress, held under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI. The Congress delivered a convergent message: preserving Morocco’s argan forest — a UNESCO-designated biosphere reserve and one of the world’s most ecologically irreplaceable forest ecosystems — requires a substantial and […]

Somalia: head of the defense forces survived Shebabs attack against his convoy

Shebabs carried out an attack against the head of the Somali Defense Forces, General Odowaa Yusuf Rageh, in Mogadishu, where his convoy was targeted by a suicide car bomb attack. The general, who is known for his relentless fight against the Islamists, escaped unharmed. The operation failed but the explosion killed between one and five […]