Coach Regragui to lead Atlas Lions in South Africa game as CAF lifts suspension – The North Africa Post
Morocco coach Walid Regragui will be able to lead the Atlas Lions in the first knockout stage game against South Africa after CAF lifted his suspension. Regragui was banned for four games by CAF following a spat with captain of DRC and the ensuing altercations between players from the two teams, after their group game last week. Morocco’s football federation denied any wrongdoing by Regragui and asked for an appeal. “The CAF Appeal Committee has overturned the previously imposed suspension against the national team coach. This decision was made after considering the arguments presented by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF),” announced the Federation.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 28, 2024 15:31 UTC
Holcim eyes $30 billion valuation with North American business listing, picks new CEO By Reuters
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Swiss cement maker Holcim is seen at its headquarters in Zug, Switzerland October 26, 2022. In the biggest shake-up at Holcim since the Swiss company took over French rival Lafarge in 2015, the divestment will likely be completed in the first half of 2025. The spin-off could value the new company at around $30 billion, Jenisch told reporters, with Holcim retaining no stake. Holcim is the biggest cement maker in North America, where it employs 16,000 people across 850 sites. The remaining Holcim business will have sales of around 17 billion Swiss francs, and employ 48,000 people.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 28, 2024 14:34 UTC
North Country wake up weather: Sunday, January 28, 2024
Storm Team Meteorologist John DiPasquale has the latest weather updates and 7-day forecast for the North Country. Stay up to date on the North Country’s local forecast with ABC50’s weather updates, also available on the mobile app and daily newsletter.
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January 28, 2024 14:34 UTC
Dust from North Africa is expected to persist throughout next week
The Madeira archipelago is once again being affected by dust coming from North Africa, a situation that is expected to continue throughout the next week, according to a forecast by Victor Prior, director of the Madeira Delegation of the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA). “This situation of dust in the atmosphere will continue in the coming days. Wednesday may rainFurthermore, Victor Prior predicts that some showers may fall next Wednesday, January 31st, but in minimal quantities. “For the next 8 to 10 days, apart from today and Wednesday, no amount of precipitation that could be called abundant is expected,” he reinforced. “Therefore, there will not be cold days”, highlighted Victor Prior.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 28, 2024 14:30 UTC
Holcim To List North American Business
Holcim (SIX: ) (HCMLY (OTC: )) announces its intent to list its North American business in the US with a full capital market separation. The newly-listed business will be committed to driving long-term growth in the rapidly expanding North American market and unlocking value for all its stakeholders. The success of our North American business makes it the leading pure-play building solutions company in the region. Building on its leading footprint, the North American business is ideally positioned to capitalize on the strong construction spend and once-in-a-generation infrastructure investments across the region. Transaction DetailsHolcim is preparing a full capital market separation and US listing of its North American business.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 28, 2024 14:17 UTC
Red Sea route accounts for 50% country's exports, 30% of imports: Report
The impact of the ongoing crisis around the Red Sea shipping route, which accounts for 50 per cent of the country's exports and 30 per cent of imports last fiscal, will vary depending on the industry, according to a report. Lastly, players in pharma, metals, and fertilisers will not be much impacted.Increasing attacks on ships sailing in the Red Sea region since November 2023 have persuaded shippers to consider the alternative longer route past the Cape of Good Hope. Crude prices rose 5-7 per cent to USD 80/barrel in mid-December 2023, following an escalation of the crisis but prices have since settled in the USD 77-80/barrel range.It is not that the impact of the Red Sea crisis will be negative for all sectors. The extent of this will vary depending on sectoral nuances. Supply chain issues could also intensify, curbing trade volume and renewing inflationary pressures.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 28, 2024 10:17 UTC
Egypt’s imports of Russian wheat surge 39% YoY in 2023
Egypt’s imports of Russian wheat rose by 39% year on year (YoY) in 2023 to 7.5 million tons, compared to 5.4 million tons in 2022, Asharq Business reported, citing a government document. The increase in Russian wheat imports to Egypt came as its average price decreased last year by 27% to $260 per ton, as compared to $360 per ton in 2022, a government official told Asharq Business. Meanwhile, Ukraine came in second place after Russia in terms of wheat exports to Egypt with 1.2 million tons, followed by Romania with around 1 million tons, the document read. in 2023, the North African country’s total wheat imports went up by 12.5% YoY to 10.8 million tons from 9.6 million tons in 2022, the document added. Copyright © 2022 Arab Finance Brokerage Company All rights reserved.
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January 28, 2024 10:17 UTC
Proteas women make history with first ever win over Australia
Skipper Laura Wolvaardt leads South Africa to first victory over Aussies in the 24th clash between the nations08:00 Play video Australia v South Africa | Second T20ISouth Africa have made history at Manuka Oval, defeating Australia for the first time in women’s internationals with a famous six-wicket victory in the second T20I. It is a win that will go down in history: in 23 previous completed white-ball matches between the teams, the closest South Africa had come to toppling the world’s best team was a tied ODI in Coffs Harbour in 2016. Needing to bounce back from their eight-wicket defeat a day earlier, the Proteas produced a vastly improved performance in all facets. But Brits had laid the foundation for South Africa, who needed 68 from 62 as Marizanne Kapp joined Wolvaardt in the middle. South Africa go bang-bang, and now Ellyse Perry has to go!
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 28, 2024 06:32 UTC
North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles off east coast
Missile launches come days after Pyongyang announced test of the ‘Pulhwasal-3-31’ strategic cruise missile. North Korea has fired several cruise missiles off its east coast, South Korean military officials said, continuing a streak of weapons tests that have drawn condemnation from the United States, South Korea and Japan. The missile launches follow North Korea’s test launch on Wednesday of the strategic cruise missile “Pulhwasal-3-31”, which Pyongyang has suggested is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead. “While strengthening surveillance and vigilance, our military is cooperating closely with the United States and monitoring additional signs and activities from North Korea,” the JCS said. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un earlier this month said that South Korea was his country’s “principal enemy” and that peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula was no longer possible.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 28, 2024 06:12 UTC
Please respect my contract with Al Ahly - Bafana Bafana forward Percy Tau warns his potential suitors
Bafana Bafana star Percy Tau has addressed speculations about his departure from Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly, providing clarity on his future. Speculations arise amid Tau's future at Al AhlyThe player sets record straight about his contractHowever, the 29-year-old remains focused on Afcon
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 28, 2024 05:36 UTC
AFCON 2023 Round of 16 Preview: Egypt vs DR Congo
Despite failing to earn a victory, Egypt are through to the knockout stages of the 2023 AFCON and the Pharaohs are always a dangerous opponent when elimination is at stake. Coach Rui Vitória acknowledged that his team is not at its best due to injuries but the Round of 16 presents an opportunity to build momentum for a deep run. Al Ahly player Mohamed Hany is set to play at the right fullback position and Pyramids FC’s Mohamed Hamdy provides attacking runs and crosses from the left side. Mohamed Abdelmonem is a talented player but veteran Ahmed Hegazy is continuing to have difficulties due to a lack of pace that can be exploited. Another Al Ahly player, Marwan Ateya, appears likely to earn another start in the center of the midfield where former Al Ahly star Hamdi Fathi could partner him.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 28, 2024 04:20 UTC
ECOWAS postpones ministerial mission to Niger
Flags of West African countries pictured at the 64th Ordinary session of the ECOWAS Head of State and Government in Abuja, Nigeria. /CGTN ECOWAS postpones ministerial mission to Niger Published on:Read < 1 minuteWest African regional bloc ECOWAS was forced to postpone a ministerial mission to Niger after an aircraft it chartered to fly to Niger encountered technical problems. “ECOWAS conveyed its regrets to the Niger authorities and stated its resolve to finding a new date to field the mission as soon as possible,” a statement released by ECOWAS on Friday said. ECOWAS has insisted on the reinstatement of Bazoum and restoration of constitutional order in the country within a short transition period. The bloc has also imposed tough sanctions on the country following the military takeover.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 28, 2024 03:45 UTC
Intensifying rice production to reduce imports and land conversion in Africa
We focused on the three primary types of rice production environment in Africa: irrigated rice, rainfed lowland rice, and rainfed upland rice production27 (Supplementary Tables 2 and 3). Current (2018-2020) and future (2050) rice demand and self-sufficiencyWe considered the average annual domestic rice demand during the 2018–2020 period as the baseline for our study (Fig. In our study, all rice yield, production, per-capita rice demand, and total rice demand were reported as paddy rice at a standard moisture content of 140 g H 2 O kg−1 rice grain. The SSR was calculated for each country by dividing the annual rice production by the annual rice demand, while net import or exports was determined by subtracting the annual rice production from the annual rice demand. For the purpose of area expansion assessment, we considered three scenarios for rice area expansion by 2050: (i) expanding harvested rice area by 0.4 M ha annually, which is the historical rice area expansion rate in Africa over the past three decades, (ii) expanding harvested rice area at an annual rate of 0.2 M ha, representing a 50% reduction in the historical expansion rate, and (iii) expanding harvested rice area at an annual rate of 0.6 M ha, equivalent to a 50% increase in the historical expansion rate.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 28, 2024 03:02 UTC
Sextortion training materials found on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube
NCRI, a nonprofit, found cybercriminals used the social apps Instagram, Snapchat and Wizz to find and connect with their marks. NCRI’s study found that the Yahoo Boys promote their tactics and recruit new gang members, in part, by publishing training videos and guides for running a financial sextortion scam on platforms including TikTok, Scribd and YouTube. Platforms like TikTok, YouTube and Scribd should actively search for and take down the sextortion how-to guides, materials and scripts that they are hosting, he said. And social media platforms should include a distinct category to report sextortion — as Snapchat did in early 2023. The NCRI study also strongly criticized Wizz, concluding: “Sextortion on Wizz is pervasive and dangerous.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 28, 2024 00:55 UTC
South Africa stun Australia for maiden women's win
"It's very special, obviously having never beaten them before in any format or game is something we were looking to change and to do it in their own backyard is incredibly special," she said.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 28, 2024 00:05 UTC