British North London Collegiate School to open first school in Japan
The school will open in Rokko Island, Japan in August 2025. Other schools to open include Harrow Appi, Rugby School and Malvern College. The North London Collegiate School International Kobe is set to open in August 2025, offering “world-class education” for students from grades 1-8, according to their LinkedIn announcement. The school will open in partnership with Hakko Car Group, a family-owned company specialising in premium vehicles, lifestyle, and insurance products. “We believe that a happy student is a successful student,” says Gwen Byrom, Director of Education Strategy at NLCS International.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 01, 2024 21:51 UTC
Mauritanian President receives Morocco’s Head of Government, expresses desire to consolidate brotherly relations with the Kingdom – The North Africa Post
Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani received, on Thursday in Nouakchott, Morocco’s Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, who represented King Mohammed VI at the investiture ceremony of the Mauritanian Head of State for a second five-year term. In a statement to MAP following the audience, Akhannouch said that he informed the Mauritanian President of the King’s determination to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. Akhannouch also conveyed the Monarch’s congratulations to the Mauritanian President on his re-election, and his wishes for further progress and prosperity for the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. The Head of Government stressed that the Mauritanian President expressed, during the audience, his firm desire to consolidate the brotherly relations between the two countries and to further develop them in the interests of the two brotherly peoples. Akhannouch also said that Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani asked him to convey to the King his greetings and wishes for further prosperity for the Kingdom.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 01, 2024 21:07 UTC
Japan’s % Arabica to enter six new markets within next three months
Get the week’s news highlights straight to your inboxThe boutique coffee group will add to its 198-store global footprint with launches in Turkey, Egypt, Spain, Hungary, Nepal – and a return to FranceA % Arabica store at Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore | Photo credit: Sidharth SabuJapanese specialty coffee chain % Arabica will enter six new markets across Europe, North Africa and South Asia by the end of 2024. % Arabica will then debut in Egypt and Spain in September 2024 with outlets in Cairo and San Sebastián, before launching in Budapest, Hungary, and Kathmandu, Nepal, the following month. The coffee chain currently operates 198 stores across 25 markets globally, with 84 stores in China and a growing footprint in the Middle East. % Arabica is also exploring opportunities to further scale its European footprint with launches in Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal. Additional markets of interest include Brunei, India, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Lebanon and Myanmar, according to % Arabica’s website.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 01, 2024 20:07 UTC
'Efficient and agile': Norway team recognized for short-cycle subsea developments
Team develops Tor II, Tommeliten A and Eldfisk North at approximately half the capital cost per produced barrel compared to traditional developments. “We needed a new development approach for marginal fields.”The business unit explored the potential for unmanned installations. Manifold installationCollaboration and shared resourcesAn important premise for project execution based on this new development approach is strong collaboration with suppliers. “As we gained more experience with these short-cycle developments, we recognized that stakeholders can gain significantly from more comprehensive agreements,” Hansen said. Accepting the award for the Norway Subsea Tie-backs Project Team are, from left, Tor Inge Hansen, Sean Pedersen, Alv Johan Marvik, Glenn Hamrell and Stian Sande.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 01, 2024 19:46 UTC
bp and Iraq agree to explore redevelopment in Kirkuk
bp has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of the Republic of Iraq to negotiate a material integrated redevelopment programme for the Kirkuk region, spanning oil and gas investment, power generation and solar, together with wider exploration activities. “This MoU builds on bp’s strategic and longstanding relationship with Iraq. We see today’s signing as an important step towards the potential further development of this critically important area. Hayan Abdul Ghani, Deputy PM for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, and bp chief executive Murray Auchincloss, together with Nader Zaki, bp regional president for Middle East and North Africa, and Zaid Elyaseri, bp President Iraq. As part of today’s MoU, bp also proposes to explore opportunities for investment into power generation and the introduction of solar power facilities to the region.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 01, 2024 15:12 UTC
Africa’s unstoppable entrepreneurial rise: Opportunity, visibility, and community
Partner content: Africa’s Business HeroesBy Zahra Baitie-Boateng, Managing Director – Africa, Africa’s Business Heroes InitiativeIn the past decade, Africa has witnessed a 20% surge in startups and enterprises. The rise of seven African unicorns, especially in fintech and e-commerce, highlights Africa’s growing impact on the global entrepreneurial and startup ecosystem. This trend of young founders rings true at Africa’s Business Heroes – one of Africa’s largest and most inclusive entrepreneurial pitch competitions. The 2024 Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) competition exemplifies the spread of vibrant entrepreneurial spirit and growing participation across key demographics. Agriculture leads, with significant entries in education and healthcare, reflecting the diversity and inclusivity of Africa’s entrepreneurial landscape.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 01, 2024 15:04 UTC
Sahelian strongmen have Côte d’Ivoire in their sights
Once a pivotal player in West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire is having to confront emerging challenges in its neighbourhood, driven by shifts in governance across the hinterland. Over the past year, Burkina Faso’s bilateral relations with its coastal neighbours, including Côte d’Ivoire, have also significantly deteriorated. Thus far, diplomatic tensions between Côte d’Ivoire and the Sahelian governments have yet to have a material impact on trade. For Côte d’Ivoire, deteriorating relations with neighbouring Burkina Faso and Mali risks disrupting commercial ties, given both countries are important trade partners. This ideological shift will further complicate diplomatic and security cooperation between Côte d’Ivoire and its neighbours.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 01, 2024 14:59 UTC
Ex-Kaizer Chiefs star Patrick Mayo waxes lyrical about North African football but insists he 'can't choose a team for Khanyisa'
The former Amakhosi player is torn between deciding which club he thinks would be the best for his Cape Town City son. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Mayo is said to be a wanted man by Chiefs and DownsThere is also reported North African interestHis father joins in talk about his future Article continues below
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 01, 2024 14:45 UTC
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Source:The North Africa Journal
August 01, 2024 14:04 UTC
Wildfires rage in Balkans and Greece
ANTONIO BRONIC/REUTERSFierce wildfires, propelled by strong winds, ravaged areas of Greece and the Balkans on Tuesday, destroying forests and homes and forcing the evacuation of an Albanian resort town, local officials reported. The area has experienced higher-than-normal temperatures and arid conditions throughout the previous month, establishing perfect circumstances for the outbreak of wildfires, according to scientists. In recent years, Greece has experienced an increase in wildfire occurrences during progressively hotter and drier summers, a trend that scientists attribute to climate change. The country has been grappling with hundreds of wildfires since May, coinciding with its record-breaking hottest June and longest-ever heatwave. Europe is experiencing the most rapid warming of any continent globally, with Greece among nations most severely impacted by the consequences of anthropogenic climate change, reported Euronews.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 01, 2024 14:00 UTC
Nigeria: AfDB approves $500m loan for new energy programme
Nigeria is to receive a $500 million loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to help increase access to electricity and support the country’s energy transition plan. The Bank’s Board of Directors approved the loan to finance the first phase of the country’s Economic Governance and Energy Transition Support Programme (EGET-SP). The loan will help close the financing gap of the Federal Budget in the 2024/25 fiscal year, specifically supporting the implementation of the country’s new Electricity Act and the Nigeria Energy Transition Plan. Programme to support energy transition plan’s policiesThe Nigerian government launched the energy transition plan in August 2022. The energy transition plan envisions the development, by 2050, of 250GW of installed electricity capacity, 90% of which will be renewable.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 01, 2024 13:28 UTC
Spirits and Beer performance in North America: The distinct differences between US and Canada’s On Premise
Despite Canadian and US spirits drinkers having a similar amount of categories in their repertoire, sales patterns highlight differences in each market. But while it commands 22% volume share of total spirits in the US, it only represents 15% in Canada. These include gin, which has ashare of total spirits volumes in Canada—much larger than the figure ofin the US. Whilst it’s easy to use the US as a benchmark for performance in Canada, OPM highlights the need for Canada-specific market measurement to unlock market-level opportunities in the channel. CGA by NIQ’s OPM solution delivers in-depth analysis of these and many more category trends in Canada’s On Premise.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 01, 2024 11:59 UTC
Overcoming Barriers To Solar Energy In Africa: A Focus On Local Manufacturing And Policy - Research
Despite having significant renewable energy resources, these remain largely untapped. Despite lagging in installed renewable energy capacity, Africa possesses large untapped renewable energy resources. Solar energy is projected to outcompete other power sources across the continent by 2030. Develop Renewable Energy Infrastructure:The G20 and other partners should support Africa in unlocking its renewable energy potential, including green hydrogen. Strengthen Africa’s participation in renewable energy technology value chains, including lithium-ion batteries.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 01, 2024 10:53 UTC
African Finance Corporation confirms Tulu Kapi financing
KEFI has provided its latest update on the company’s Tulu Kapi Gold Project in Ethiopia. KEFI has received confirmation from Project co-lender African Finance Corporation of its preliminary approval. These measures have been applied formally for the whole mining industry and not just for Tulu Kapi, because of the sector’s strategic importance at national, regional and local levels. These initiatives are succeeding, and several mining projects are now activating site preparations, alongside those at Tulu Kapi, which now include initial field and community-focused works. At Tulu Kapi our initial activities are already focused on engineering internationally and community consultations locally.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 01, 2024 10:50 UTC
Morocco : Rabat mulls Moscow alliance to meet grain needs
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Source:The North Africa Journal
August 01, 2024 10:42 UTC