Mauritania inaugurates Africa’s biggest solar plant
The country has launched its first solar plant, the Sheikh Zayed plant, in Nouakchott with a capacity of 15-megawatt in response to its rising energy […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
Algeria wants Ahellil as intangible cultural heritage
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is reviewing the request made by Algeria to classify the Ahellil as part of UNESCO’s world intangible […]
Egypt: Central bank holds special auction
The obligation to provide basic imported commodities has forced the Egyptian central bank to auction $600 million. Despite such an amount, foreign exchange dealers believe […]
Morocco’s OCP Supplies 10,000 tons of Fertilizers to Cote d’Ivoire
Just few days after King Mohammed VI paid official visits to three African states, including Cote de’Ivoire, and renewed Morocco’s commitment to African solidarity to […]
And the Winner of the 2013 Templeton Prize is…
Desmond Tutu, the former Anglican archbishop of Cape Town, who gained international fame for his leading role in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa […]
Tunisia: IMF deal optional, Sukuk more important
Tunisia and the International monetary Fund (IMF) will be signing the loan agreement in May while they will be holding their “last round of discussions” […]
Mauritania: “genuine culture” to be proud of
Akjoujt, a city located in the Wilaya of Inchiri, has started the 3rd edition of its annual festival ‘‘El Assala and Thaqhave’’ which means originality […]
Human Rights Activist Ignores Rights of Own Employees
The Spanish actor Javier Bardem who likes to nurture his image more as a human rights activist than as a successful Oscar winning actor apparently […]
Algeria: the government’s ban, Djezzy and the Russian Vimpelcom
Algeria is on the verge of nationalizing Djezzy as negotiations with Russian mobile firm, Vimpelcom, a major stake holder in the company continue. Vimpelcom has […]
Libya, Egypt & Sudan Mull Setting Up Mining Fund
Libya, Egypt & Sudan are considering the possibility of setting up a joint mining fund destined to finance projects in Arab countries and to study […]