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Morocco Authorizes 3,000 MW of Renewable Energy Projects in Q1 2026 Alone

Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Minister Leila Benali told the Chamber of Councilors on Tuesday that Morocco authorized renewable energy projects totaling approximately 3,000 megawatts in the first quarter of 2026 alone — representing close to one third of the country’s current total installed electricity capacity — with associated investments estimated at nearly 22 billion […]

France threatens ‘firm response’ as Algeria expels diplomats

France said it will take a “firm” and “proportionate” response, after Algeria asked more French diplomats to leave the country. Algeria has declared 15 French diplomats persona non grata and asked them to immediately leave the country, in a new episode of an escalating tension between the two countries. The Algerian decision is part of […]

China refocuses on food and agriculture in its relations with Africa

China is importing more food products such as avocados, cashews, sesame seeds and chili peppers from Africa, after President Xi Jinping promised to increase non-resource imports from Africa and agriculture is emerging as the new focus of Beijing’s engagement with the continent. In the first two months of this year, Shanghai ports handled more than […]