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Morocco debunks Algeria’s myths on Sahara at UN

In a measured yet firm response, Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Omar Hilale, debunked the narrative of the Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf regarding the Sahara issue, during the general debate of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. Hilale began by recalling that the inclusion of the Sahara issue on the UN […]

French Schneider to create an Africa-based mini-grid industry

France-based power company Schneider Electric has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Nigeria-based EM-ONE Energy Solution to build an industrial platform and create an indigenous manufacturing supply chain across the continent. The agreement aims to support Schneider Electric in optimizing project structuring; supporting the development of an industrial platform and ensure licensed manufacturing, the company […]

Benin-Niger spat: China may try to mediate to access crude oil from ‘its’ pipeline

Benin-Niger spat: China may try to mediate to access crude oil from ‘its’ pipeline Tensions between Benin and Niger have escalated since the military coup in the latter in July 2023, with the borders between both countries remaining closed and with Benin preventing Niger from using its port to export its crude oil, mostly bound […]