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Uganda, Kenya ready to lease farmland to Indian firms

Uganda and Kenya have expressed readiness to lease farming land to Indian firms, in a bid to attract investments, the Hindubusinessline.com reported. The Kenyan government has agreed to lease land with a condition that 20 per cent of revenue should be paid as an export tax,” the Indian media reported. Meanwhile, “Uganda agreed to provide […]

Morocco hosts 10th UNESCO International Geoparks Conference in September

The 10th UNESCO International Geoparks Conference, a major event bringing together experts, government officials, researchers, scientists and Geoparks representatives from around the world, will be held in Morocco September 04-11, 2023. The event, placed under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI, will take place in Marrakech, Azilal and Beni Mellal. The conference will be […]

Egypt to assist Greece fight wildfires with Chinook helicopters

Egypt is set to send three Chinook helicopters to Greece to help in fighting forest fires, the Armed forces of the North African country announced Sunday July 23. The helicopters are equipped with advanced equipment required to help put out the fires raging in a number of forests in Greece, Egyptian Armed Forces’ Spokesman Gharib […]