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Germany re-opens embassy in Libya

Germany Thursday reopened its embassy in Libya after seven years of closure as the European country aims to increase diplomatic presence in the war-torn African country set on a path of December elections and reconstruction. “Today, we want to show with the reopening that Germany is and will remain a committed partner of Libya,” said […]

Moroccan Rachid Yazami receives U.S. patent for battery safety innovation

Moroccan scientist Rachid Yazami, renowned for inventing the graphite anode used in lithium-ion batteries, has received lately a U.S. patent for his battery safety innovation. This patent focuses on a method for early detection of internal short circuits in batteries, particularly lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs), to prevent thermal runaway, fires, and explosions. […]

Namibia’s ruling party names Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as sole candidate for presidential elections

Namibia’s President Hage Geingob has named Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the sole candidate for the ruling Swapo party in next year’s elections. The nomination came Saturday as the country’s leader was addressing the party’s top organ. President Geingob called on party members to Nandi-Ndaitwah when official campaigns begin next year. “Elections took place, we have the […]