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Blood diamonds: Botswana wins bid to host anti-conflict diamond watchdog

Botswana, the world’s second-largest diamond producer, has won its bid to host the permanent secretariat of the Kimberley Process (KP), the grouping that certifies that diamonds are not used to fund rebel groups. The KP, a coalition of governments, the diamond industry and civil society representatives, said in a statement on Monday (7 November) it […]

Mauritania’s National Day: King of Morocco renews resolve to strengthen, diversify fruitful bilateral cooperation

King Mohammed VI has underlined the depth and solidity of the fraternal ties binding Morocco and Mauritania, and renewed his determination to further consolidate these ties and to strengthen and diversify the areas of the two countries’ fruitful cooperation. This came in a message of congratulations that King Mohammed VI addressed to President Mohamed Ould […]

Tunisia to build Five Solar Plants

The Tunisian government has launched international tenders for the building of five new plants using photovoltaic technology, part of the country’s decision to develop renewable energies. These projects will be developed under the Build Own Operate (BOO) model. They include 200 MW solar plant in the province of Tatouine, two 100 MW PV facilities in […]