North Korea APT Slapped With Cyber Sanctions After Satellite Launch
Kimsuky is a well-known advanced persistent threat (APT) group active since 2013 that works on behalf of the Kim Jong Un regime. "Recent actions, including the OFAC sanctions of today and increased global awareness of these cyber threats, are forcing North Korea to adapt its strategies," Barnhart explained via email. "While these measures have undoubtedly disrupted the regime's cyber activities, it is crucial to recognize that North Korea remains a formidable threat." "This highlights the need for heightened vigilance and a comprehensive approach to combating North Korea's cyber threats." "APT43 and DPRK-aligned cyber threats pose a significant and evolving challenge to the global community."
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 01, 2023 22:20 UTC
MENA countries to supply approximately one-third of global LNG
The MENA region's share of global LNG exports declined from 47% in 2013 to about 30% by 2020, as LNG exports from Australia and the US have grown. Qatar is the top LNG exporter in the MENA region, accounting for 70% of regional LNG exports in 2022. Algeria’s LNG exports have remained stable over the last 10 years, ranging from 1.3 billion ft3/d to 1.7 billion ft3/d. Most of the MENA region's LNG exports are shipped to South Asia and East Asia, which accounted for 65% (9.7 billion ft3/d) of the region’s LNG exports in 2022. In 2022, MENA’s exports to Europe averaged 4.5 billion ft3/d, 30% of the MENA region's total LNG exports.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 01, 2023 22:00 UTC
Rabat: UN under SG for Peace Operations meets Morocco’s Commander of South Zone, Foreign Minister – The North Africa Post
Inspector General of Royal Armed Forces & Commander of the South Zone, Lt. General Mohamed Berrid, received Thursday in Rabat Jean Pierre Lacroix, UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations. No details were disclosed on the issues discussed during the meeting which comes after the talks held Wednesday by the UN official with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. Speaking to journalists following his talks with Moroccan top diplomat, Mr. Lacroix thanked the Kingdom for its long-standing commitment and contributions of Royal Armed forces to UN peacekeeping operations. “We look to the future with Morocco,” he said, highlighting the challenges facing the UN in its peacekeeping operations. Morocco is among the top ten countries in the world that contribute to UN peacekeeping operations.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 01, 2023 21:59 UTC
Africa soars in this Top Songs compilation of 2023
Older genres classed in the World Music category and headlined by Angélique Kidjo continue to inspire newer genres, Afrobeats and Amapiano. Sign up Also receive offers from The Africa Report Also receive offers from The Africa Report's partnersA Wikipedia entry is often reserved for big tunes like ‘Mnike’. Sign up Also receive offers from The Africa Report Also receive offers from The Africa Report's partners4. Asake featuring Olamide, ‘Amapiano’ (Nigeria)Asake’s Fuji twist on ‘Amapiano’ often takes surprising turns, including a dated Apala word, Dunya. The Amapiano dance party is about slick choreography and that choral response, in this instance, the repetitive ‘Kilimanjaro’, which is either a mountain or some kind of reveller’s summit.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 01, 2023 21:51 UTC
Scholarships And Funding Options For African Students Pursuing A Business Master’s In Europe
What scholarships are available for African students to study a master's degree in Europe? ©RDNE Stock Project/PexelsThe cost of studying a business master’s degree in Europe is a big factor to consider in your application process. Find out the scholarships and funding options available to youEuropean business schools dominate business master’s rankings year-on-year and welcome a globally diverse cohort of students. Bayes Business School offers Course Scholarships to students enrolled in its master's programs. Imperial College Business School offers two scholarships for African students including the African Regional Scholarship—awarding up to £15,000 (approx.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 01, 2023 21:06 UTC
Nigeria’s Fez expands last-mile delivery services with new UK logistics hub
Nigerian last-mile delivery startup Fez Delivery has launched its UK-Nigeria shipping service, which comes as part of its strategy to refine its operations and enhance its delivery services in the UK market. Founded in 2018, Fez Delivery has built a last-mile delivery platform that bridges the gap between businesses and markets. With a primary focus on easy cross-border shipping from the UK, the new logistics hub will enable Fez to streamline its delivery processes, improve efficiency, and provide faster and more reliable delivery services to its customers. “At Fez, our expansion into the UK marks a pivotal milestone in our commitment to revolutionise shipping. These collaborations have strengthened our supply chain and expanded our operational reach significantly,” said Seun Alley, CEO and co-founder of Fez Delivery.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 01, 2023 21:00 UTC
Eswatini: Mapping project for mineral and energy opportunities
A joint geoscience mapping programme across Eswatini has entered its second phase as the Southern African nation looks to develop its energy and minerals sector. The project is being undertaken by South Africa’s Council for Geoscience (CGS) and the Geological Survey of Eswatini. This initiative is a crucial component of the CGS’ Geoscience Diplomacy project, aimed at supporting regional national development imperatives through geoscience solutions. This CGS said the project holds significant importance in the Kingdom of Eswatini’s minerals, energy and socioeconomic development. The second phase aims to achieve comprehensive coverage across the entire country and further define key minerals and energy systems.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 01, 2023 20:51 UTC
EU Backs North Africa-Europe Hydrogen
The EU on 28 November added the ‘SoutH2 Corridor’ to its ‘Projects of Common Interest’, giving the plans to pipe 4mn t/y of green hydrogen from North Africa to central and northern Europe potential access to funding from the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility as well as the promise of fast-track approval and implementation. The EU decision comes just days after German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni agreed to back the project during a meeting in Berlin. Snam included the project in its five-year strategy released earlier this year. Germany’s Bayernets and Austrian system operators Trans Austria Gasleitung and Gas Connect Austria are the other key backers. (CONTINUED - 508 WORDS)
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 01, 2023 17:05 UTC
Nigeria's Solar Leap: Daystar Power And Nigerian Breweries Unveil 4.2MWp Solar And Battery Storage Project
Daystar Power, a leading provider of hybrid solar power solutions in Africa, has inked a significant agreement with Nigerian Breweries to deploy a 4.2MWp solar plant and a 2MWh battery storage system. This groundbreaking installation is poised to become one of the largest solar and battery storage projects for an industrial manufacturer in Nigeria. The hybrid solar solution is anticipated to generate 5,249 MWh of electricity annually, constituting 42% of Nigerian Breweries’ daytime power consumption at its Lagos brewery. As a subsidiary of Heineken, Nigerian Breweries stands as one of Nigeria’s foremost manufacturers, producing renowned beverages such as Star Beer and Maltina. Jasper Graf von Hardenberg, CEO of Daystar Power, expressed excitement about the agreement, stating, “We are thrilled to sign an agreement with Nigerian Breweries for this milestone project, one of the largest in our portfolio in Nigeria.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 01, 2023 16:53 UTC
Best Hidden Gem Destinations That Were A Hit In 2023
Ever wondered where seasoned travellers go to avoid the crowds and find real culture away from touristy hubs? We asked our A-List advisors to share their favourite “hidden gem” destinations in 2023 that are lesser-known and offer incredible experiences steeped in local flavour. The must-visit hidden gem destinationsOuter Islands, Italy“If you’re looking for a different Italy, one where time has stood still, head to the so-called outer islands. The Aeolian Islands are a volcanic archipelago where you can hike Stromboli (volcano permitting), boat around Panarea, and taste Malvasia di Lipari wines. Pantelleria, Italy’s southernmost point, is about 47 miles (75.63 km) from Tunisia, giving the island a decidedly North African feel.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 01, 2023 15:44 UTC
Kissinger: Diplomacy Personified
By the time Kissinger took up these offices his reputation as an intellectual powerhouse on global affairs was already made. However, his successor Gerald Ford retained Kissinger as Secretary of State till the end of his tenure in January 1977. The US was embroiled in a no-win Vietnam war when Kissinger became NSA. The Nixon tapes reveal that behind her back both Nixon and Kissinger referred to her in the most abusive terms. In the end Indira Gandhi who was herself a great practitioner of realpolitik got the better of Nixon and Kissinger.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 01, 2023 15:34 UTC
Over 55,000 African Doctors have Left the Continent to Global North Countries
Africa’s healthcare systems are grappling with a severe shortage of African doctors due to the exodus of medical professionals leaving the continent in search for better career prospects and higher salaries in high-income countries of the Global North. According to a recent study, Africa has lost over 55,000 doctors from its health systems to Global North countries. The report by The Continent highlights that, among the African countries experiencing this drain of medical professionals, Egypt has suffered the greatest loss. The report noted that Egypt boasts the lowest doctor-to-patient ratio among its North African counterparts. The report identifies the United Kingdom as the primary destination for African doctors, followed by the United States, France, Canada, Germany, and Ireland, in that sequence.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 01, 2023 13:00 UTC
Tunisia: Arrest of four high-key terrorists – The North Africa Post
Tunisian security forces have rounded up, in two separate operations, four terrorists condemned in absentia for pertaining to terror groups, Tunisie Numerique reports. The men had been condemned to one to seven years in prison for belonging to a terror group. The two men had been condemned in absentia to four years in prison for belonging to a terror group. Late October 2023, counterterrorism security forces arrested in Zaghouan governorate 12 men forming a terror cell allegedly preparing terror attacks. The security forces seized cells phones, laptops as well as electronic gadgets during the arrest operation.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 29, 2023 15:53 UTC
Drought to force nearly 216M people to migrate by 2050
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Source:The North Africa Journal
November 29, 2023 13:41 UTC
Riyadh wins bid to host 2030 World Expo – The North Africa Post
Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh was chosen to host the 2030 World Expo, the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) announced on Tuesday. Riyadh needed only one round of voting and secured the necessary two-thirds majority of member States at the general assembly of Paris-based BIE. Riyadh won 119 votes, South Korea’s Busan 29, and Italian capital Rome 17, the BIE said in a press release. The Riyadh Expo is set to take place from October 2030 to March 2031 on the theme “The Era of Change: Together for a Foresighted Tomorrow,” according to the Saudi bid. The most recent World Expo took place in 2020 in Dubai and the coming World Expo is due in 2025 in Osaka, Japan, on the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.”
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 29, 2023 13:32 UTC