Algeria which is badly hit by the collapse of oil prices on the international market is trying to end its heavy dependency on oil and to diversify its energy production. One of the alternatives raising Algerian authorities’ optimism is the Sahara Solar Breeder project (SSB) being developed in cooperation with Japanese researchers. Algerian and Japanese […]
As wildfires continue to wreak havoc in Morocco’s north, authorities relocate 1156 households away from the blaze in the area of Laarach, while firefighting efforts in the land and air tirelessly continue to battle wildfires. In total, more than 1500 hectares have been destroyed by the fires in the regions of Taza, Ouazzane, Chaouen […]
As part of overhauling Morocco’s public enterprises and improving their finances, rail operator ONCF will give up its shares in epic Mamounia hotel to phosphates fertilizers producer OCF in a new alliance that also includes Hassan II fund for economic development. Under this deal, the jewels of Morocco’s hotel industry will remain Moroccan. Besides Mamounia, […]
