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Burkina Faso held reburial ceremony of former revolutionary leader Thomas Sankara

The body of Burkina Faso’s revolutionary leader Thomas Sankara was buried Thursday alongside 12 of his comrades at the spot where they were assassinated 36 years ago. Prime Minister of Burkina Faso Apollinaire Joachim Kyélem de Tambèla graced the ceremony. Sankara came to power in August 1983 as an army captain, at the age of […]

Morocco’s agricultural exports to EU up 4% in 2019

Morocco’s agricultural exports to the EU grew 4% in 2019 to 1.4 million tons, the European Union’s statistics agency Eurostat reported. The EU bought 859,095 tons of Moroccan vegetables and 533,065 tons of fruits, Eurostat said, noting that watermelons and oranges dominated Morocco’s fruit exports. Spain topped the list of destinations for Moroccan fruits and […]

Morocco to Build Africa’s highest wind tower

Morocco, which is on track to become a world leader in renewable energies, will build the tallest wind tower in the African continent, measuring 144 metres high. The tower will be constructed by Spanish goup Nabrawind Technologies. It will produce 3.6MW and its installation will begin almost immediately. This tower allows the installation of a […]