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The project under consideration is a 2,000 megawatt high-voltage electricity transmission line to take power produced by hydroelectric dams in the north of Angola to the DRC copper belt and Zambia, integrating with the Southern Africa Power Pool, Trafigura said. (Reporting by Brijesh Patel in Bengaluru; Editing by David Goodman)

Four markets, four approaches – lessons on how to unlock opportunities in Africa, North Asia, ASEAN and Middle EastWiT Europe puts spotlight on four regions investing in travel and techFour markets with growth promise and opportunities – how do you choose between them? Well, during the WiT Europe track at Phocuswright, the audience was taken on a tour of Africa, North Asia, South-east Asia, Middle East and Africa by four specialists, who shared what they were each working on to unlock the potential as well as their dream scenarios for the future. Africa: A story of love and leapfrogging; Travelstart banks on subscriptions, loyalty and paymentsFirst, for Stephan Ekbergh, CEO of Travelstart, Africa is a love story. It’s started contracting hotels and wants to build the biggest bed bank in the Middle East with Wegobeds. It’s building out Wegopro as the next generation business travel and expense management system, focused on Middle East and APAC.

Nigeria’s Prembly Group and Peleza, a prominent East African background checks and KYB company, have announced a merger that makes the combined entity the most robust data infrastructure and compliance solutions company serving emerging markets. Kenya’s Peleza, on the other hand, has developed AI-powered solutions that offer KYC, KYB, and background checks Solutions for Instant and seamless Identity verification, background checks, and business onboarding to the entire client lifecycle and user-based management. “The merger with Peleza deepens our industry knowledge and elevates our strengths and technologies, empowering us to exceed our clients’ expectations worldwide. Operating under a unified brand as Prembly Group, this strategic alliance will leverage synergies to enhance service delivery across multiple sectors, including finance, telecommunications, e-commerce, and more. Customers can expect enhanced capabilities in identity verification, background checks, risk management, and regulatory compliance solutions tailored to meet businesses’ evolving needs.

Algerian diplomacy’s inconsistency and blunders left the country in grey territory unable to win neither Russia’s trust, nor the West’s support. RussiaTebboune who braced for a second term with the benediction of the army, ended his five-year term with diplomatic setbacks. Despite Tebboune’s obsequiousness towards Moscow, Russia seemed to take the backseat dealing with Algeria as a customer rather than an ally. In Mali, in particular, Russia backed Bamako to retake swathes of Tuareg-held territory, pushing Algiers to back a coalition of Tuareg rebels known as CMA. After five years in office, Tebboune left a legacy of an Algeria in disarray with a swinging diplomacy.

The Multinational Joint Task Force in Lake Chad has stepped up operations against Boko Haram and Islamic State terrorists who escaped to Chad and Cameroon, the task force said. The task force has launched a major operation, dubbed Lake Sanity 2, to destroy all terrorist camps around Lake Chad. The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) is a combined multinational formation, comprising mostly military units from Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria. It is headquartered in N’Djamena and is mandated to bring an end to the Boko Haram insurgency. Nigeria has been struggling against Boko Haram terrorism since 2009, in a war that left at least 40,000 people dead.

What makes it more expressive is that they are accompanied by songs in the Tamazight language about desert life and spirituality. Getty ImagesDespite the rich history, is the Tamazight language and wider Amazigh culture known by the Mena region? “What Google has done by adding the Tamazight language is a great gesture and it is significant,” she says. “Language is one of the best ways to keep Amazigh culture alive because many of its aspects derive from it. “This is the beauty of the Tamazight language.

(Photo: Unsplash/ Representational)KEY HIGHLIGHTS Police are investigating a shooting at North Riverside Park Mall in Illinois, ChicagoTwo people were injured and eyewitnesses reported a shooting incidentAuthorities have assured no immediate danger and urged residents to avoid the areaThe Village of North Riverside announced Wednesday that police and fire departments are investigating an incident at North Riverside Park Mall in Illinois, Chicago. Multiple eyewitnesses are reporting that the incident concerned was a shooting in which two people were injured. Authorities urged residents to avoid the area during the investigation, assuring there is no immediate danger to the community. Fox 32 officials gathered around 6:15 p.m. (CST) Wednesday at the mall located at 7501 Cermak Road. The Village of North Riverside said in a statement that further information will be provided.

New York — Morocco's ambassador to the United Nations, Omar Hilale launched the Global campaign for road safety "from New York to Marrakech", in anticipation of the 4th World Conference on Road Safety which will be held in the Moroccan city from February 18 to 20, 2025. The event was attended by prominent personalities, senior United Nations officials, ambassadors and UN-accredited media. In addition to this, the Conference will host an innovation competition and a film festival on road safety. The diplomat further indicated that the Road Safety is considered a national priority in Morocco since February 18, 2005 when His Majesty King Mohammed VI, launched the first national road safety strategy. These efforts were strengthened by the creation in 2018 of the National Road Safety Agency, as a road safety management and governance body.

Something similar was revealed in the summary NASA released after conducting a hypothetical asteroid impact “tabletop” exercise to understand how any likely asteroid impact scenario can be averted. While NASA has been working to avert any such disaster, participants in the summary pointed out the main problem they might face if an asteroid impact becomes likely. The simulation had an asteroid with a 72 per cent chance of hitting Earth in 2038, impacting North America, Southern Europe, and North Africa. Lindley Johnson, a NASA planetary defense officer emeritus, said in a press release, that an asteroid impact is the only natural disaster man has the technology to predict. The NASA summary carries anonymous comments, one of which reads, "I know what I would prefer [to do], but Congress will tell us to wait."

Similar investments have been announced in other countries that share free trade agreements with the United States, including South Korea and Mexico. At least eight Chinese battery makers have announced new investments in the North African kingdom since President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, the $430 billion U.S. law designed to fight climate change, according to an Associated Press tally. The United States and European Union have both imposed major new tariffs on Chinese vehicle imports since May. The Biden administration says the rules pave the way for billions in investment in EV manufacturing in the United States. “There is not going to be a lithium ion battery supply chain that does not have Chinese influence for a long time,” Berry said.

Morocco’s ambassador to the United Nations, Omar Hilale, launched the Global campaign for road safety, dubbed “from New York to Marrakech”, in anticipation of the 4th World Conference on Road Safety which will be held in the Moroccan city February 18 – 20, 2025. In addition to this, the Conference will host an innovation competition and a film festival on road safety. The diplomat further indicated that road safety is considered a national priority in Morocco since February 18, 2005 when King Mohammed VI, launched the first national road safety strategy. These efforts were strengthened by the creation in 2018 of the National Road Safety Agency, as a road safety management and governance body. In this regard, a new resolution on ‘‘Improving Global Road Safety’’, tabled by Morocco was adopted by consensus on 24 June 2024 with the support of 57 Member States, he recalled.

Network International (Network), the leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, in partnership with NPCI International Payments Ltd. (NIPL), has enabled the acceptance of QR code-based Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments across Network’s point-of-sale (POS) terminals in the UAE. By enabling UPI acceptance through its POS terminals, Network will provide a QR-based safe and secure method for facilitating cross-border payments. Nandan Mer, Group CEO of Network International, said, “We are delighted to partner with NPCI International Payments Limited to strengthen the payments ecosystem for Indians visiting or working in the UAE. Ritesh Shukla, CEO of NPCI International, stated, “Our partnership with Network International will deepen UPI’s presence in the UAE. [1] https://www.hozpitalityplus.com/read-article/2129_indian-visitors-to-gcc-to-increase-81-by-2024.htmlImage Credit: Network International & NPCI International

Maysoon Abulhoul, Chief Operating Officer of Domus Group, organisers of Dubai Helishow 2024, stated , "The formation of this Advisory Board reinforces our commitment to steering the future of the VTOL industry. Sharief Fahmy, Managing Director Middle East, Kaman Air Vehicles, added, "Participating in the Dubai Helishow is critical for anyone involved in the VTOL industry. Advisory Board Formation:The formation of the Advisory Board, comprising top executives and industry leaders, underscores the event's commitment to steering the future of the VTOL industry. Unique Exhibition and Conference:Scheduled to take place from October 22-24, 2024, at Skydive Dubai, the Dubai Helishow 2024 will feature three specialised shows within it: the UAV Drone Show, Dubai Air Medical and Rescue Show, and the Military and Homeland Security Show. Media Opportunities:The Dubai Helishow 2024 offers extensive media opportunities, including interviews with industry leaders, coverage of groundbreaking technological advancements, and insights into the future of the VTOL industry.

A MAD150 million ($14,635,368) loan is going to serve the mining sector in Morocco and help it set up its transition to carbon emissions-reduced operations. The new equipment will be more energy efficient, significantly reducing diesel consumption and lowering the company’s carbon emissions. Morocco has an ideal geographical location and exceptional phosphate resources, holding more than 75% of the world’s reserves. This contributes positively to Morocco’s energy transition profile as similar battery production-related projects are also currently taking place in Morocco. Morocco is a founding member of the EBRD and became a beneficiary of Bank resources in 2012.