Dozens dead after excessive rains in Tanzania
from ALLOYCE KIMBUNGA in Dar-es-Salaam, TanzaniaTanzania BureauDAR-ES-SALAAM, (CAJ News) – RELENTLESS rainfall has left at least 63 people dead in northern Tanzania. Since this past Saturday, rains particularly in the Manyara region have caused floods and triggered landslides. As of Tuesday, 116 people have been injured and two people are still missing in Hanang district. More rainfall is still forecast over the whole country in the coming days. The extreme weather is blamed on climate change, with Tanzania located in a region that is also emerging from the worst drought in decades.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 06, 2023 10:07 UTC
Accelerator company Startupbootcamp AfriTech launches investor syndicate
The pan-African Startupbootcamp AfriTech accelerator has created a mentor-led angel community and investment syndicate designed to connect startups to mentors providing both operational help and capital. Startupbootcamp AfriTech was launched in 2017 as the first multi corporate-backed pan-African startup accelerator, and in March 2021 launched the Africa Startup Initiative Programme (ASIP) to support the next generation of early-stage African tech startups disrupting a wide range of sectors. It recently accepted 10 startups into its fourth cohort. By leveraging pre-vetted startup deal flow through Startupbootcamp AfriTech’s extensive scouting network and due diligence frameworks, coupled with exclusive access granted by the Startupbootcamp alumni, members of this syndicate can participate in premier deal flow opportunities emerging from Africa. The aim is to do between US$3 million and US$5 million per year in startup deals through this network, and OnAfrica is calling on angels to join on the journey by submitting interest here.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 06, 2023 10:05 UTC
Middle East and North Africa supply about one-third of global LNG
As the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) explains, exporting countries in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) supplied nearly one-third (29%) of global liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports in 2022, according to data from the International Group of Liquefied Natural Gas Importers (GIIGNL). The share of global LNG exports coming from the region’s exporters—Qatar, Oman, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Algeria, and Egypt—declined from 47% in 2013 to about 30% by 2020 because of growing LNG exports from Australia and the United States. Algeria’s LNG exports have remained stable over the last 10 years, ranging from 1.3 Bcf/d to 1.7 Bcf/d. Most of the MENA region’s LNG exports are shipped to South Asia and East Asia, which received 65% (9.7 Bcf/d) of the region’s LNG exports in 2022. In 2022, exports to Europe averaged 4.5 Bcf/d, 30% of total MENA LNG exports.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 06, 2023 09:46 UTC
European and North American Mobility-as-a-Service Growth Analysis Report 2023-2030 Featuring Mobilleo, Trafi, Gaiyo, Hacon, and SkedGo - ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "European and North American Mobility-as-a-Service Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The MaaS market is still in the nascent phase, with evolving business and revenue models. The Strategic ImperativeThe Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Mobility-as-a-Service IndustryGrowth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine2. Growth Opportunity Analysis: EuropeGrowth MetricsRevenue ForecastRevenue Forecast by SegmentMaaS Maturity IndexB2G and B2C MaaS DeploymentsMapping of MaaS Programs and Shared Mobility OperatorsB2C and B2G MaaS App FindingsMaaS Impact Assessment4. Growth Opportunity Analysis: North AmericaGrowth MetricsMaaS Market Revenue ForecastRevenue Forecast by SegmentMaaS Maturity IndexDifferent Forms of MaaS SolutionsExamples of Public Transit IntegrationsPublic Transit Partnership with TNC and Planning Apps: Success or Letdown?
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December 06, 2023 09:28 UTC
Cxo Movements: Moharram & Partners MEA appoints a new CEO, HRME News, ETHRWorldME
AdvtBy ,AgenciesJoin the community of 2M+ industry professionals Subscribe to our newsletter to get latest insights & analysis. Get updates on your preferred social platform Follow us for the latest news, insider access to events and more. Moharram & Partners announced the appointment of Hala Abdel Wadood as CEO to lead the group’s work in the Africa and MENA region, succeeding its founder and current CEO, Moustafa Moharram Moustafa Moharram: “We have succeeded in building the most prominent consulting group for public policies in the region. Thus, we hope to strengthen institutionalism and sustainability through this change.”Hala Abdel Wadood gained extensive experience while holding various important positions, making her a great addition to the group. Thus, we hope to strengthen institutionalism and sustainability through this change.”Moustafa Moharram will step down as CEO and will solely focus on his duties as BoD Chairman of Moharram Holding (which owns Moharram and Partners).
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December 06, 2023 09:07 UTC
Daily Review: Putin to Visit Saudi Arabia, UAE
But first, here’s our take on today’s top story:Russia: President Vladimir Putin will visit Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates tomorrow before meeting with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Moscow on Thursday. The visit to the Gulf marks Putin’s first trip beyond Iran, China and the former Soviet states since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. (New York Times)Our Take: It has become a common narrative in the West that the war in Ukraine has turned Putin, and by extension Russia, into a pariah. Putin’s trips to Saudi Arabia and the UAE tomorrow underscore this. In the case of these meetings, Putin is expected to discuss oil production and the Israel-Hamas war, on which Russia’s position is more in line with Saudi Arabia and the UAE, compared to that of the United States.
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December 06, 2023 08:37 UTC
Tunisia : Former minister Jhinaoui seeks support for think tank
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December 06, 2023 08:27 UTC
Update on Tanzania hydropower and transmission projects
An AfDB implementation progress and results report on the multi-country spanning Tanzania-Regional Rusumo Hydro transmission project shows physical implementation of the transmission line is complete. The actual Rusumo hydropower plant is located at Rusumo Border between Tanzania and Rwanda. The resettlement of people affected by the creation of the transmission line is almost complete, according to the progress report. Malagarasi, Tanzania hydropower projectAs for the Malagarasi hydropower project, this project is meant to improve power supply in western Tanzania, according to a different AfDB progress and results report. Of referenceTanzania: Hydropower plant to strengthen country’s energy mixThe transmission line is from the hydro site to the Kidahwe substation.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 06, 2023 08:19 UTC
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Italy's Meloni talks tough on migrants while opening up to foreign workers
The 24-year-old, who arrived in the country from Guinea in 2018, is blazing a trail as Tuscany's first migrant bus driver recruited as part of a drive to fill labour gaps with foreign workers. "I have never seen an African drive a bus in Italy, especially an African who's arrived on a boat!" Koulibaly is feeling the more welcoming front of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's contrasting immigration plans. RECRUITING FROM MIGRANT CENTRESDespite its pledges to stem rising flows of unauthorised migrants, Meloni's government has had little success. Autolinee Toscane denies discriminating between Italian and foreign workers and offering lower wages to migrants.
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December 06, 2023 08:16 UTC
North Kosovo Serbs attempt to oust Albanian mayors
The CEC confirmed the have received four emails with a request for a removal of mayors. “We, as citizens, came today to submit an initiative to remove the mayor of North Mitrovica. After several hours of negotiations with the authorities of the North Mitrovica Municipality, we were unable to submit this initiative. The current mayors of the four municipalities were appointed after the 23 April elections, which Kosovo Serbs boycotted following calls from Belgrade not to participate. The elections were called after Serbs resigned en masse from all Kosovo institutions at the end of 2022.
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December 06, 2023 06:15 UTC
GCC hails Libyan 6+6 committee’s compromise reached in Morocco – The North Africa Post
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit, held in Doha on Tuesday, welcomed the Libyan Joint 6+6 Committee’s compromise reached during its June meetings in Morocco, as tasked by the Libyan House of Representatives and the High Council of State to prepare electoral laws. The compromise reached on laws governing the election of the head of state and members of parliament in Libya represents “a positive and constructive step, in view of the presidential and legislative elections,” emphasized the Council in the final statement issued at the conclusion of its 44th summit held under the presidency of Qatar. The GCC reaffirmed its consistent positions regarding the Libyan crisis, reiterating the commitment to safeguard the interests of the Libyan people, as well as the security, stability, and development of the North African country. The Council also emphasized the paramount importance to preserve the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of the country, highlighting the necessity to end interference in its internal affairs and withdraw all foreign forces and mercenaries from its territory. The GCC leaders further reiterated their support for the efforts of the United Nations envoy to achieve a political solution, hold elections, and unify state institutions to meet the aspirations of the Libyan people and strengthen the foundations of security and stability in the country.
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December 06, 2023 05:37 UTC
'Living dead': Tunisian villages suffer drought, climate change
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December 06, 2023 03:26 UTC
UN Special Rapporteur calls on Algeria to release human rights activists, end harassment & repression – The North Africa Post
Ms. Mary Lawlor, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, has called on Algerian authorities to release all human rights militants imprisoned for the exercise of their freedom of expression, opinion and association. “Some human rights defenders I intended to meet, refused or cancelled at the last minute, for fear of reprisals,” she said, affirming that a number of human rights defenders, members of civil society organizations and victims of human rights violations were prevented from reaching her. Ms. Lawlor said that the majority of human rights defenders she met complained about the Algerian authorities’ constant monitoring, harassment, and disruption of their peaceful activities. The UN special rapporteur called on the Algerian regime to stop intimidating and targeting human rights defenders for their work in line with UN Human Rights principles. She denounced the restrictions imposed on freedom of expression saying they violate international human rights law.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 06, 2023 02:19 UTC
Egypt sign agreements for three green energy projects at COP28
Egypt has signed three agreements that encompasses the supply of green fuel to ships, the production of green ammonia and a solar energy project using battery energy storage solutions (BESS). One of the projects involves a Norwegian renewable energy company. This is to generate 1GW of solar energy using energy storage solutions (BESS). The Egyptian government said the agreement signed between the government and SCATEC, which aims to generate 1GW of solar energy using battery energy storage solutions, is the first use of BESS energy storage technology in Egypt. Investment needed to grow green projects in EgyptIn 2022, the share of renewable energy sources in global energy supplies increased by about 8%.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 05, 2023 22:29 UTC