Guinea gets $106 million to develop off grid projects
In Guinea, the World Bank and the French Development Agency (AFD) will support electrification projects in the capital city Conakry, and develop off grid in […]
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Algeria’s Abdelaziz Bouteflika (finally) resigns!
Algeria’s President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has resigned with immediate effect, after a two-decade rule, according to a statement relayed by the state news agency APS. The […]
MALI to build 50 MW photovoltaic power plant with a World Bank $52 million loan
The Government of Mali has recently received close to $52 million for the construction of a 50 MW solar power plant under public-private partnership (PPP). […]
Mozambique-Cholera: Over 1,000 people infected, first death confirmed
As Cyclone Idai aftermath continues in Mozambique, already more than 1,000 people have been infected with cholera and at least one death was announced by […]
Algeria’s Bouteflika to resign before April 28
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika will resign before his mandate ends on April 28, state news agency APS said on Monday. The announcement comes a day […]
DR Congo: Ebola outbreak kills nearly 700, spreading faster than ever
In Democratic Republic of Congo, Ebola outbreak is spreading at its fastest rate, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday. According to the UN […]
Solar Energy: US to power 28 health clinics and 310 schools in Ghana
The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is providing support for a detailed feasibility study for solar projects in Ghana, US Ambassador to Ghana Stephanie […]
Pope Francis Pays Historic Visit to Morocco
Pope Francis paid Saturday and Sunday a historic visit to Morocco that he concluded with the celebration of a papal Mass at the Prince Moulay […]
Pope Francis says he is coming to Morocco as “a pilgrim of peace and fraternity”
On the eve of his visit to Morocco this Saturday and Sunday at the invitation of King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, Pope Francis […]
Moroccan Diplomat Appointed AU Special Representative in Sudan
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, announced on Friday the appointment of Moroccan diplomat Mohamed Belaich as the new Special Representative […]