Moroccan-Israeli cooperation in security matters discussed in Rabat – The North Africa Post
Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, Abdellatif Hammouchi, held a meeting, Tuesday in Rabat, with the Inspector General of the Israeli police, Yaakov Shabti, that focused on cooperation relations in the security field. The Israeli official is on a working visit to Morocco at the head of a large security delegation. The visit is meant to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the security field and lay the foundations for security cooperation to serve the common interests of the Morocco and Israel, a statement by the Directorate General of National Security said. The visit also aims “to share experiences and expertise in various security fields, particularly in the areas of combating terrorism and various forms of transnational organized crime,” the statement added. Last week, Israel’s Minister of Justice Gideon Sa’ar and Minister of Regional Cooperation Issawi Frej were in the Kingdom for talks with Moroccan officials on ways of strengthening bilateral cooperation in various fields.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 05, 2022 06:07 UTC
2022 engineering and construction industry outlook
Supporting the nation’s growthThe 2020 recession was among the shortest ever, but its impact continues to be observed across both the larger US economy and the engineering and construction (E&C) industry. In 2022, as we move into the second year of recovery, the industry has a big role in supporting the nation’s growth plan. The residential segment is expected to stay strong and exhibit similar activity as it did in 2021. The industry has increased its investments in digital, including through mergers and acquisitions (M&A), as it prepares to shift toward connected construction capabilities. 2022 is likely to be an exciting year for the engineering and construction industry, and our annual outlook explores five key themes to watch closely.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 05, 2022 06:01 UTC
HIV/AIDS need billions in funding to avoid 'deep trouble'
The report highlights an increase in HIV infections in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America. The result was that the AIDS response suffered," said Matthew Kavanagh, deputy executive director at UNAIDS. In richer countries, HIV rates are higher among people of color than white people. There were, for instance, successful rollouts of antiretroviral treatments in Cote d'Ivoire, Malawi and Kenya, and that contributed to a decline in new adult HIV infections. "If [they do], we can get the HIV response back on track, but if [they don't], we will be in deep trouble.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 05, 2022 04:09 UTC
Egypt's current account deficit widens in Jan-March, funds flow out
CAIRO - Egypt's current account deficit widened in the January-March quarter amid a surge in portfolio outflows triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the central bank said in balance of payments figures released on Thursday. The current account deficit increased to $5.79 billion from $5.67 billion in January-March a year earlier as the trade deficit widened, in part due to higher commodity prices. Net foreign direct investment rose to $4.08 billion from $1.43 billion in January-March 2021, the central bank said. The trade deficit widened to $11.83 billion from $11.37 billion. Remittance payments from Egyptians working abroad climbed to $8.05 billion in January-March from $7.85 billion a year prior, while Suez Canal revenue rose to $1.71 from $1.45 billion.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 05, 2022 01:13 UTC
Global Air Cargo Container Market to Grow by $203.69 Million by 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Air Cargo Container Market 2022-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The air cargo container market is poised to grow by $203.69 million during 2022-2026, accelerating at a CAGR of 4.85% during the forecast period. The market is driven by the growth of e-commerce market increasing demand for air cargo containers, growth of pharmaceutical logistics market, and rising demand for implementing JiT concept. This study identifies the innovative and technological advances in air cargo containers as one of the prime reasons driving the air cargo container market growth during the next few years. Also, growing demand from APAC and growth in demand for perishable products requiring cold chain logistics will lead to sizable demand in the market.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 04, 2022 22:52 UTC
Italy’s Salvini pledges to move migrant centers to North Africa
Salvini pledged to move screening centers for people seeking political asylum to North Africa, saying he wants to prevent economic migrants from pouring into Italy. Salvini is pledging a return to his tough-on-immigration policies should the right-wing coalition win the Sept. 25 parliamentary vote. It cannot be the refugee camp of Europe.”While his League led the right-wing coalition in Italy’s 2018 election, it sank in popularity after joining Draghi’s consensus government. It is now lagging badly in the polls behind another right-wing coalition partner, the far-right Brothers of Italy led by Giorgia Meloni. Meloni is seeking to become Italy’s first female premier, but Salvini is not counting himself out.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 04, 2022 22:52 UTC
Capitec SA Experiences Outages on its Banking App
Capitec South Africa has apologised to its customers for any inconveniences caused by ongoing outage issues on its mobile banking app and other digital services. According to the banking group, some customers are experiencing issues on the mobile app, internet banking services and USSD services, however ATMs and bank cards are working as intended. “Capitec Bank is still experiencing an infrastructure problem in the central servers that support our banking channels. (@BafanaSurprise) August 4, 2022Am I the only one going through the most with the Capitec Banking App 😠— SiR (@Khanyisa_MAD) August 4, 2022Capitec App down, disgusting! *UPDATE: Included new statement from Capitec South Africa.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 04, 2022 21:27 UTC
Wheat: UK producers looking for opportunities in Morocco – The North Africa Post
A team from the UK Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) visited lately Morocco looking for export opportunities for UK wheat and barley crops. The visit comes as Morocco experienced in 2022 a tough year due to water shortage, affecting farmers. In 2021, Morocco’s cereal production reached record highs (10.3 million tons). This year, cereal harvest statistics peg the country’s production at three million tons. This season, Morocco is expected to import all its barley – up to a million tons, says UK Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 04, 2022 18:23 UTC
Moroccan court jails 14 migrants for 8 months over crossing
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A Moroccan court imposed 8-month prison sentences Thursday on 14 migrants for attempting, along with hundreds of others, to scale a border fence separating the north African country from the autonomous Spanish enclave of Melilla in June. Nador’s Court of First Instance also ordered the defendants to pay 2,000-dirham ($194) fines each over the events of June 24. The Moroccan Association for Human Rights, known as AMDH, said at least 27 migrants trying to enter Spain died that day , and numerous others — both migrants and police — were hurt. The AMDH condemned the decision which is described as “very harsh against people who only seek refuge.”The same court sentenced 33 migrants to 11 months in prison last month after they tried to climb the border wall between Morocco and Melilla, also on June 24. ___Follow all AP stories on global migration at https://apnews.com/hub/migration .
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 04, 2022 17:43 UTC
Saudi Arabia submits bid to host 2029 Asian Winter Games – The North Africa Post
Saudi Arabia has submitted an official bid to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games in NEOM’s futuristic sport city of Trojena, the kingdom’s state-run press agency SPA reported on Wednesday. “The generous, unprecedented, and visionary support by our wise leadership has attracted the most exciting sporting events to the heart of Saudi Arabia,” said the President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal. “The bid to host the AWG affirms the geographical, environmental diversity and natural wealth that the Kingdom enjoys and is willing to share with our wider Asian Olympic family. We are very excited to welcome all Winter Sports enthusiasts in 2029, aiming to celebrate an incomparable experience in Trojena,” he said. Should the Kingdom’s bid be successful, it would be the first time a west Asian country would host the games.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 04, 2022 16:30 UTC
Cointelegraph expands to Middle East and North Africa with a new franchise By Cointelegraph
Cointelegraph expands to Middle East and North Africa with a new franchiseCointelegraph, the premier blockchain- and crypto-focused media outlet, is expanding its presence into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region with the help of a new franchise owner, Luna Media Corporation. Based in Dubai, Luna Media Corporation is a media holding group that aims to promote the Web3 industry through a variety of unrelated ventures and investments. The new franchise will be crucial to increasing the exposure of blockchain projects and activities in the MENA region to a global audience, according to the Tuesday announcement. Continue Reading on Coin Telegraph
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 04, 2022 15:40 UTC
Positive outlook for South Africa’s grains and oilseeds in 2021/22 season
The winter crops planting – wheat, barley and canola — are also encouraging, showing an improvement from the area planted in the 2021/22 season. Summer crops South Africa’s 2021/22 maize harvest is estimated at 14,71 million tonnes. About 7,47 million tonnes are white maize, with 7,24 million tonnes being yellow maize. Still, this is well above the 10-year average maize harvest of 12,80 million tonnes and annual domestic consumption of 11,80 million tonnes. Winter grains South Africa’s 2022/23 winter crop season started in May, and the plantings have progressed well.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 04, 2022 15:08 UTC
Cointelegraph increases its presence in Middle East and North Africa with a new franchise
Cointelegraph, the premier blockchain- and crypto-focused media outlet, is increasing its presence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region with the help of a new franchise owner, Luna Media Corporation. The new franchise will be crucial to increasing the exposure of blockchain projects and activities in the MENA region to a global audience. To follow the latest news from Cointelegraph MENA, visit ar.cointelegraph.com. Related: From within: Dubai's virtual asset regulator plans to open HQ in metaverseThe MENA region has been a hub of activity in the crypto and blockchain space in recent years. In 2021, Morocco was the most popular Bitcoin (BTC) market in North Africa — despite the fact that it’s illegal in the country.
Source:The North Africa Journal
August 04, 2022 14:36 UTC
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Source:The North Africa Journal
August 04, 2022 12:11 UTC