Tunisia : Technocratic government already proving itself

It’s been barely a couple of weeks and Tunisia’s apolitical government, composed of a team of young technocrats, has already started showing high level of competence. The government came with a new approach in dealing with state affairs and the past two weeks have been enough to mark its broad guidelines. The new team unlike […]

Morocco’s BCIJ Arrests 2-ISIS Linked Suspects in Rabat

Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) arrested two ISIS-linked suspects in Rabat Sunday, Nov. 17. The suspects, aged 30 and 34, had plotted to carry out terror attacks across Morocco, a statement from the BCIJ said. An investigation into the two suspects revealed that they were promoting ISIS ideology. During the arrest operation, the […]

AfDB approves $20 million for solar off-grid projects in DRC

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $20 million grant to finance a solar off-grid electrification program in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to Amadou Hott, AfDB Vice President in charge of Electricity, Energy, Climate Change and Green Growth, this innovative project will hopefully demonstrate the viability and interest of the private […]