Sahel – drought

Morocco takes measures to counter speculation ahead of Eid Adha

Morocco’s government has announced a series of measures to tighten oversight of Eid al‑Adha livestock markets, as authorities seek to curb speculation and stabilize prices amid strong seasonal demand, the head of the government’s office said. The decision introduces regulatory steps aimed at organizing the sale of sacrificial animals and preventing practices that contribute to […]

Alphamin resumes tin mining in east DRC as M23 rebels withdraw after U.S. intervention

Alphamin Resources has resumed operations at its Bisie tin mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), following the withdrawal of M23 rebel forces and diplomatic intervention by the United States. The Toronto-listed mining firm halted production in early March after rebel advances threatened the strategically important Walikale region in North Kivu. The Bisie mine, […]

EBRD Prepares €350 Million in Loans for Morocco’s ONEE and ONDA

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is preparing two structurally significant financing operations for Moroccan public enterprises, totaling up to €350 million. The first, a €250 million loan to the National Electricity and Water Office (ONEE), is designed to support a performance improvement program for the country’s drinking water distribution network. The second, a […]