Algeria – water scarcity in Algiers

‘’Tunisie Telecom’’ seals nationwide ultra-broadband deal

A three-year contract has been signed between Tunisia’s leading telecommunications provider, Tunisie Telecom, and Alcatel-Lucent in a bid to transform the carrier’s voice and data network. The deal will pave the way for ultra-broadband access services for residential and enterprise customers nationwide. The contract follows the successful use of Alcatel-Lucent’s Intelligent Services Access Manager (ISAM) […]

Libya: NOC announces drilling of 5 new wells with a combined output capacity of 12,000 bpd

The National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced on Wednesday the successful drilling and restarting of five new wells since the start of October, with a combined production capacity of around 12,000 barrels per day (bpd). According to the NOC, Mellitah Company has restarted well “A-28” in the Abu Attifel oil field, a move aligned with the […]

AfDB launches $1bn fund to boost access to climate finance for Africa’s youth

Almost $1 billion will be disbursed by the African Development Bank (AfDB) to young entrepreneurs to help tackle climate change on the continent, AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina announced, noting that failing to invest in the youth will hurt Africa. In an effort to combat climate change, the AfDB and the Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA) […]