Morocco & France agree to step up cooperation in agronomy, forestry, veterinary research – The North Africa Post
Morocco and France have agreed to enhance cooperation in agronomy, forestry & veterinary research as well as in agriculture vocational training on the sidelines of the ongoing Paris International agricultural show 2024. The agreement, which was inked Friday in Paris, aims to foster cooperation ties between the two countries’ agriculture universities and vocational training centres. Prior to the signing of the agreement, Moroccan minister of agriculture Mohamed Sadiki met with French peer Marc Fesneau. Talks focused on French-Moroccan technical cooperation, food security, climate change and cooperation prospects in agriculture, forestry, and fisheries. During the visit, France and Morocco emphasized their determination to boost cooperation at all levels, including trade and economic cooperation.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 01, 2024 19:11 UTC
British-Moroccan trade thriving – The North Africa Post
British-Moroccan trade is thriving and the potential for the development of commercial relations is tremendous, said special envoy of the British Prime Minister for trade Rob Butler, who is on a visit to Morocco. “Last year, bilateral trade amounted to nearly £3.5 billion. This is a real illustration of the potential opportunities that exist between the UK and Morocco,” Butler told the press after a meeting Thursday in Rabat with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita. London and Rabat “maintain extremely important relations” marked by strong commercial potential, stated further the special envoy of the British Prime Minister for trade in Morocco. Rob Butler’s visit reflects the UK’s ambition to strengthen economic ties with Morocco, especially in terms of trade and investment, and to explore cooperation prospects in various sectors such as infrastructure, aerospace, healthcare, agriculture, and education.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 01, 2024 17:27 UTC
Stellantis Middle East and Africa Reports Strong 2023 Performance – Advancing Fast Toward Dare Forward 2030 Goals
Stellantis Middle East and Africa (MEA) (www.Stellantis.com) has shown robust performance in 2023, effectively advancing its Dare Forward 2030 objectives despite global challenges. Market share grew to 14.9%, a notable step towards the 22% leadership market share 2030 goal outlined in the Dare Forward 2030 MEA section of the plan, suggesting an expansion in market presence. In 2023, Stellantis made significant strides across diverse regions, from Turkey through the Middle East, North Africa, to Sub-Saharan Africa and South Africa. Enhance commercial performance across key markets, ramping up in the Middle East, South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa with a market share above 12% by 2030. These efforts will maintain the growth trajectory and continue delivering exceptional value to Stellantis MEA customers and stakeholders.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 01, 2024 17:25 UTC
Mokwena wants Sundowns to break north African dominance of Champions League
Rhulani Mokwena has set his Mamelodi Sundowns' team the tough task of breaking the north African monopoly of the CAF Champions League. The Brazilians have qualified for the quarter-finals of the continent's premier inter-club competition for the sixth successive season, highlighting their place as one of the big boys in Champions League football.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 01, 2024 16:54 UTC
Offshore Network launches Middle East and North Africa Well Intervention Outlook
As a quick, efficient, and cost-effective method of maximising existing resources, interventions are going to be a hot topic in the years to come." Middle East and North Africa's (MENA) eagerness to take up intervention activities is well evident as companies such as Coretrax is showing increased interest in the fossil fuel-driven region. In another multi-year contract in the Middle East signed as recently as October 2023, the well integrity and production optimisation leaser will be delivering production enhancement across a multi-well campaign. AIQ's autonomous well control solution called RoboWell that has been deployed by ADNOC in its North East Bab (NEB) assets remains one such instance. Offshore Network's Middle East and North Africa Well Intervention Outlook attempts to reflect on these industry developments, as OWI MENA 2024 gears up to return in Abu Dhabi from 17-18 September.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 01, 2024 16:48 UTC
Ericsson Report: Africa takes lead as 85% of global population expected to have 5G access by 2029 – The North Africa Post
The November 2023 release of the Ericsson Mobility Report predicts that by 2029, 5G access will reach 85% of the world’s population, with Africa taking the lead in this advancement. According to the report, 4G subscriptions are expected to constitute 49% of the total by 2029, while 2G subscriptions will maintain a significant share at 27%, primarily due to the region’s predominantly rural population. Fixed Wireless Access is emerging as a crucial technology to meet Africa’s rising broadband needs, with key markets like South Africa, Angola, Nigeria, Kenya, Zambia, and Zimbabwe already rolling out 5G FWA services. Ericsson’s report projects a substantial surge in global 5G subscriptions, with estimates indicating a more than 330% increase from 1.6 billion to 5.3 billion between the end of 2023 and 2029. By the end of 2023, 5G coverage is expected to reach over 45% of the global population, rising to 85% by the end of 2029.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 01, 2024 15:46 UTC
Russian, Turkish ministers discuss Middle East, North Africa, Black Sea - report
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Friday discussed the Middle East, North Africa and the Black Sea region at a conference in the Turkish city of Antalya, Russian state news agency TASS reported.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 01, 2024 15:26 UTC
Morocco’s Ambassador in Paris presents her credentials to French President – The North Africa Post
Mrs Samira Sitail presented, on Thursday at a ceremony at the Elysée Palace, her credentials to President Emmanuel Macron, as Morocco’s Plenipotentiary and Extraordinary Ambassador to France. Mrs Sitail was appointed to the position by King Mohammed VI on November 30, 2023. The French Ambassador to Morocco had presented his credentials to King Mohammed VI in Rabat early October 2023. Ties between Rabat and Paris have been warming up lately after a series of diplomatic crises that marked bilateral relations during the past two years. The warming up highlighted by the visit last week of French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné to Morocco, where he held talks with his Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 01, 2024 14:39 UTC
Conference in Dakhla hails efforts to position Moroccan Sahara as gateway to Africa, other continents – The North Africa Post
The conference, held in Dakhla, aimed to position the region as a pivotal gateway connecting Morocco to Africa and beyond. The conference’s final statement, titled “Dakhla Declaration,” expressed appreciation for the leadership of King Mohammed VI and commended various Royal initiatives. Participants also hailed the prevailing climate of peace, security, freedom, and democracy in the Moroccan Sahara region. Additionally, they urged Algeria to acknowledge its historical responsibilities in the genesis, evolution, and persistence of the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara. AUSACO, an independent organization uniting over 3,000 individuals from politics, diplomacy, academia, journalism, law, and civil society globally, is dedicated to defending the Moroccan Autonomy Initiative.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 01, 2024 14:39 UTC
Mining People: Advanced Gold, Core Nickel, Japan Gold, North Arrow
Caitlin Glew is the new VP exploration at Core Nickel, a subsidiary of CanAlaska Uranium. Japan Gold appointed Fraser MacCorquodale as president and COO. Thunder Gold named CFO David Speck as corporate secretary, as well. Bob Bass is the new chair and his son Chriss Bass a new director of Getchell Gold. Thesis Gold appointed William (Bill) Lytle as non-executive chair.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 01, 2024 14:33 UTC
AfriLabs’ Annual Gathering 2024 to take place in Cape Town in November
Innovation hub support organisation AfriLabs will hold its Annual Gathering 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa, on November 5-8. Its next Annual Gathering will take place on November 5-8 at Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), under the theme of “Uniting Innovation”. Through keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, and networking, participants nurture new ideas and existing solutions, partnerships and aspirations for sustainable interventions. “Uniting Innovation is not just a theme; It’s a mission for AfriLabs. Our Annual Gathering 2024 embodies the spirit of unity and innovation.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 01, 2024 13:53 UTC
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Source:The North Africa Journal
March 01, 2024 13:25 UTC
Algeria should boost solar to grow gas exports – expert
(Montel) Algeria should increase its solar energy capacity to help maintain, or grow, gas exports to southern Europe, amid growing domestic demand for the fuel, said the CEO of Algeria-based consultancy Ranadrill Energy. “In Algeria, we generate 98% of electricity from natural gas, so if we develop solar energy, we can replace the share of natural gas from electricity generation,” Choeib Boutamine told Montel in an interview. Gas investment“Algeria is investing USD 10bn from now to 2028, just to develop natural gas, because we know that natural gas has a crucial role in the energy transition.”He noted gas was vital in bridging the gap between fossil-fuel reliance and a renewables-based energy sector. “If we compare gas, oil and coal, we find that natural gas is emitting less CO2 than the others,” he said, adding however 35% of global power generation was still from coal, with gas accounting for around 20%. “We have to make an energy transition among fossil fuels,” he said, adding “natural gas has to take the place of coal, and only after that can talk about an energy transition.”
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 01, 2024 13:25 UTC