International Coalition for the Sahel meeting Friday june 12

Morocco accelerates desalination push in response to water stress

The recent $14 bln deal between Morocco’s water and electricity provider ONEE and a consortium comprising TAQA Morocco and Nareva, provides for setting up desalination plants across Morocco, in response to the country’s strategy to reduce reliance on dams and groundwater in a context of drought. Under this deal, Morocco will add 900 million cubic […]

Cameroon: legal storm brews as Paul Biya’s presidential eligibility challenged

Cameroon’s long-serving president, Paul Biya, faces a high-stakes legal challenge as opposition candidate and veteran lawyer Akere Muna petitions the Constitutional Council to block his bid for an eighth term ahead of the 12 October election. At 92, Biya has held power since 1982, making him one of the world’s oldest and longest-serving leaders. Muna’s […]

Sahara: Foreign Diplomats in Laayoune for Talks with MINURSO Officials and Local Authorities

A delegation of foreign diplomats accredited in Morocco started Monday a visit to Laayoune for talks with MINURSO officials, local authorities and elected officials on the Sahara, and on major socioeconomic development and landmark projects launched in the Saharan city. The delegation includes diplomates from Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Japan, the United […]