Isolated Tunisia tilts closer to Iran’s orbit – The North Africa Post
Tunisia’s president seems to be courting Iran, in a shift that risks further isolating the cash-strapped country. While the Arab Summit in Tunisia reiterated support for the two-state solution in 2019, Kais Saied vowed in his presidential election to oppose normalization with Israel, an act he described as high treason. As Tunisia heads to insolvency, the president took solace in populism taking aim at Israel to win support at home at the expense of alienating the west. Tunisia, due to its internal multi-pronged crises, needs allies who can help it redress and improve its social and economic outlook. Scrapping the two-state solution, means war!
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 07, 2024 12:41 UTC
U.S. Confronts Failures as Terrorism Spreads in West Africa
In the shadow of the Sept. 11 attacks, the United States rushed troops and military aid to a swath of West Africa to help French forces stop the spread of Al Qaeda and other terrorist groups. More than a decade later, and with hundreds of millions of dollars in security assistance spent, that regional counterterrorism effort has largely failed. Groups that have declared allegiance to Al Qaeda and the Islamic State are on the march. Military coups have toppled civilian-led governments in Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso and Niger. The new leaders have ordered American and French troops out, and in some cases invited Russian mercenaries in to take their place.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 07, 2024 11:32 UTC
Tunisia hopes to export millions of tons of green hydrogen by 2050
The first phase would involve installing 4GW of renewable energy units, 2GW of electrolyser capacity as well as battery storage facilities to produce 200,000 tonnes per year of green hydrogen. The strategy includes an action plan for exporting more than 6 million tonnes of green hydrogen from Tunisia to Europe by 2050. The green hydrogen production is aimed to be exported through the SoutH2 Corridor, a 3,300 km hydrogen pipeline connecting North Africa, Italy, Austria and Germany. Commenting on the announcement, Ouael Chouchene, Tunisian Secretary of State for Energy Transition, said: “This project aligns perfectly with the Tunisian Government’s national green hydrogen strategy released in October 2023, which targets an annual production of 8.3 million tons of green hydrogen and byproducts by 2050.”Have you read? Tunisia and Austria explore partnership on green hydrogen projectsThe agreement was signed by Fatma Thabet Chiboub, Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy in Tunisia, and Marco Arcelli, Chief Executive Officer of ACWA Power.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 07, 2024 10:49 UTC
Egypt : Ride-sharing app Indrive makes African inroads
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Source:The North Africa Journal
June 07, 2024 10:45 UTC
MENA: Muslims to mark Hajj and Eid al-Adha across the region June 14-19
Muslims throughout the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region will celebrate Hajj (Pilgrimage) to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, from June 14-19, and Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) on June 16. The annual Hajj and Eid al-Adha are two of the most sacred holidays in Islam. Government offices, private businesses, financial institutions, and schools typically close for at least three days for the Eid al-Adha observance. Militant attacks are possible amid Eid al-Adha; militant groups have previously targeted markets, mosques, and other major gathering sites during the holiday period. Some countries may accordingly issue security alerts effective during the Eid holiday period out of caution.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 07, 2024 10:33 UTC
Network International selected as Payment Processing Partner by Airtel – Intelligent CIO Africa
Network International (Network), the leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has been appointed as Payment Processor – Issuing by Airtel, one of the largest telecoms operators in Africa. This collaboration is poised to be a catalyst for Airtel’s continued provision of cutting-edge mobile services within the continent and beyond. Dr. Reda Helal, Group Managing Director – Processing, Africa and Co-Head Group Processing at Network International, said: “Our collaboration with Airtel marks a major milestone for our outsourced payments services in Africa. It demonstrates our ability to successfully serve Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) via our fully-fledged processing solutions and our continued dedication and commitment to the African region. We are excited to support Airtel’s growth strategy and its business development plans for the entire continent.”Ian Ferrao, Group CEO, Airtel Money – Airtel Africa PLC Airtel Group, said: “We are thrilled to partner with Network International to enhance our payment processing capabilities.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 07, 2024 10:20 UTC
Mali’s gold mining revenue down 26% in 2023 – The North Africa Post
Mali’s revenue from gold mining activities fell by 26% due to lower taxes, official figures showed. Mali is the fourth largest gold producer in Africa. The revenue paid by mining companies to the Treasury fell to 563.8 billion CFA francs ($936.54 million) last year from 763.6 billion CFA francs in 2022, according to an official document seen by Reuters. The decrease in revenue was mainly due to lower taxes, which had fallen to 384.9 billion CFA francs last year from 532.7 billion in 2022. Major mining companies operating in Mali include Barrick Gold, Resolute Mining, and Hummingbird Resources.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 07, 2024 09:18 UTC
MENA Digest: SiFi, Elevate raise funds; May VC funding up 5 times from April, down 58% YoY
MENA Digest: SiFi, Elevate raise funds; May VC funding up 5 times from April, down 58% YoYPremium Credit: 123RF.comSaudi Arabia-based fintech startup Simplified Financial Solutions Company (SiFi) led funding activity in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region during the week, securing double-digit seed funding from leading venture capital funds. Meanwhile, fintech startup Elevate raised a pre-Series A investment round to expand its presence in the region, ......
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 07, 2024 09:12 UTC
Canon introduces EOS C400 cinema camera featuring RF mount and Cine Servo lens designed to redefine versatility
Canon Central and North Africa (www.Canon-CNA.com) is expanding its lineup with the debut of the EOS C400 featuring an RF mount, alongside the CN7x17 KAS T lens engineered to elevate large scale productions to greater heights. The EOS C400 is the first high-end RF mount cinema EOS camera, ushering in a groundbreaking new era for Canon products particularly within the EOS R System. BSI sensor and triple ISOThe EOS C400 is equipped with a cutting-edge 6K full frame backside-illuminated, stacked CMOS sensor (BSI), boasting 16 stops of dynamic range. RF mountSupporting Canon RF mount technology, the EOS C400 seamlessly integrates with a wide array of RF prime, zoom, hybrid, cinema and VR lenses. Dual Pixel CMOS AF IICanon is now introducing its Dual Pixel CMOS AF II to its cinema EOS system, providing filmmakers with improved autofocus features.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 07, 2024 08:27 UTC
North West stocks up on rabies vaccines to curb outbreak
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe North West Agriculture Department has started to vaccinate livestock in areas including Taung in a bid to curb the spread of rabies in rural areas. The department says rabies was first identified on farms in Mamusa and has now spread to two areas in Taung. Animal Control Technician Thataetsile Nneelang says, “Rabies is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus and then this virus infects other animals. In 2021, a rabies outbreak in the Eastern Cape led to two deaths, with poor vaccination by pet owners cited as the reason for the outbreak. VIDEO| 2021 rabies outbreak in Eastern Cape leaves two dead:
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 07, 2024 08:13 UTC
Partnership to roll out climate-smart farming practices in Africa
An initiative aimed at boosting Africa’s food production through climate-smart farming has the backing of top development organisations. VACS was launched in February 2023 by the US Department of State, the African Union, and the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation. The African Union Commission-mandated Soil Initiative for Africa is a framework effort to systematically improve Africa’s soil health and productivity. Tanzania: Solar-powered cooling can address the tomato waste problemWorld Food Safety DayToday, 7 June, also marks the World Health Organisation’s World Food Safety Day. “While being ready to manage food safety incidents requires dedicated efforts from policymakers, food safety authorities, farmers and food business operators, consumers also can play an active role.”Have you read?
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 07, 2024 06:32 UTC
IEA urges countries to accelerate renewables deployment
To reach the 11 GW, the IEA said the pace of deployment “needs to accelerate” in most regions and most countries, including the European Union, the United States and India. The report noted the need for more deployment in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa. “This report makes clear that the tripling target is ambitious but achievable – though only if governments quickly turn promises into plans of action,” said IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol. Solar accounts for half of the future capacity explicitly identified by governments across the world, the IEA said. It predicted that if countries meet their ambitions for 2030, installed solar capacity would surpass hydropower as the world’s largest source of installed renewable capacity.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 07, 2024 01:31 UTC
North Carolina GOP lawmakers agree to add a health exemption to a bill that limits masking
The state Senate passed the new masking bill — negotiated by both chambers to remedy concerns on the removal of a pandemic-era health exemption — in a 28-0 vote that Senate Democrats were absent from in protest. Republicans supporters say the legislation was prompted in part by the widespread use of masks by those protesting on college campuses nationwide against Israel’s war in Gaza — including at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Another addition to the bill would allow some federal political committees greater latitude in moving contributions to county and state parties in North Carolina. Senate Republicans said that language would remove obstacles for groups like the Republican Governors Association and the Republican Attorneys General Association to give directly to the North Carolina Republican Party to assist in future elections. Now, Pare told The Associated Press she was happy with the health provision, saying it was “the right thing to do.” The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services drafted that specific language, she said.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 07, 2024 00:45 UTC
Morocco’s BCIJ arrests four Daesh supporters – The North Africa Post
Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) arrested this Thursday four supporters of the terrorist organization “Daesh” for their alleged involvement in preparing terrorist plans aimed at undermining public order. The Special Forces of the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST) launched intervention and arrest procedures as part of separate and simultaneous operations targeting the suspects, aged 21 to 41, in the cities of Salé, Tangier, and Tetouan, BCIJ said in a press release. According to preliminary investigations, the suspects, steeped in the extremist ideology of “Daesh” and pledged their allegiance to the so-called “emir” of this organization. they were planning extremely dangerous terrorist projects targeting vital and sensitive facilities in the Kingdom, the press release noted, adding that the suspects were effectively observing and identifying the targets. Investigations have been opened to identify all their terrorist plans and projects, and their connections with other terrorist organizations abroad.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 06, 2024 23:37 UTC
D-Day Lessons For Business and Future Service Members
Captain Bill Gara in North Africa in 1942 Veterans of the 1st Engineer BattalionThe 1st Engineer BattalionReflecting on historical events reveals crucial insights. Colonel William “Bill” Gara led the 1st Engineer Battalion during D-Day and through May of 1945. Today, with the military services in need of young people to serve their country, what does your business do to encourage military service? Encouraging Military Service TodayAs we recognize the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Invasion, businesses must recognize the strategic importance of encouraging military service. While serving a cause greater than themselves, they will learn prodigious leadership skills that will endure long after military service.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 06, 2024 23:12 UTC