The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has emerged as one of the fastest-growing electricity consumers since 2000, with demand tripling by 2024, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Rising populations, urbanization, and industrialization have fueled this surge, prompting governments to accelerate diversification of their energy mixes. The report […]
A top Iranian official said his country has received drone orders from 22 countries including Algeria, confirming earlier reports that Algeria and the Polisario were seeking Iranian drones as Tehran uses Algeria as a hub to expand its influence in Africa. “About 22 countries have filed formal bids to purchase Iranian-made military drones,” Iranian Major […]
Moroccan authorities announced on Thursday the arrest of three ISIS operatives who were planning to carry out terrorist attacks in the North African Kingdom. Aged between 19 and 28, the jihadists were nabbed by counter-terror units in simultaneous operations conducted in the cities of Tetouan, Larache and Souk El Arbaa. After raiding their homes, the […]
