Malawi: call for tenders for the construction of a 20 MW solar power plant
In Malawi, JCM Matswani Solar Corp, an independent power producer (IPP), has launched a call for tenders for the construction of a 20 MW solar […]
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Sahara-UN: Security Council Extends MINURSO Mandate
The UN Security Council decided, on Tuesday, to extend the mandate of MINURSO until 31 October 2019, urging the parties to the Sahara conflict to […]
Botswana announces massive investments in renewable energy
The government of Botswana has recently reached an agreement with the World Bank to develop a national strategic plan for the development of renewable energy […]
Côte d’Ivoire awards Morocco’s Agentis contract to build two regional hospitals
Agentis, a Moroccan company distributor and manufacturer of medical devices has won a $97-million contract in Côte d’Ivoire to build two regional hospitals. Under the […]
Terrorism: six killed in church attack in Burkina Faso
Gunmen have killed one pastor and five congregants in an attack on a Protestant church in northern Burkina Faso, government spokesman Remy Fulgance Dandjinou said […]
Algeria to complete its largest mosque thanks to China
After almost a decade of delay caused by budget constraints, the biggest mosque in Algeria is nearing completion thanks to China State Construction Engineering Corporation […]
UN appeals for international support as flood waters rise in wake of second Mozambique cyclone
With Mozambique and Comoros battling heavy rains and raging flood waters in the wake of Cyclone Kenneth – the second major storm to hit southern […]
BMW to source cobalt from Morocco, Australia instead of RDC
German car manufacturing giant BMW has announced a plan to buy cobalt directly from mines in Australia and Morocco to ensure the metal purchased for […]
Nigeria’s oil minister seeks new funding options in Saudi Arabia
Nigerian Oil Minister Emmanuel Kachikwu and the president of Saudi Aramco on Tuesday discussed investment options in the midstream and downstream sector, Nigeria’s petroleum ministry […]
Tanzania eyes universal access with investment in thermal & renewable energy
Tanzania aims to have six times its current power generation capacity by 2025 through investment in thermal and renewable energy, deputy energy minister Subira Mgalu […]