Kenyan electric mobility startup Roam, previously Opibus, has raised US$24 million in debt and equity funding to help accelerate its expansion across Africa. Founded in 2017, and rebranded earlier this year, Roam is the leading provider of electric vehicles designed and manufactured locally. Roam’s business segments include the Roam Air (electric motorcycle), Roam Rapid (electric mass transit bus), Roam Move (electric urban transit bus), as well as energy and public charging systems. To date, the company has managed to capture or mitigate over 120,000 tonnes of carbon emissions, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to innovative electric transport solutions. “Roam’s innovative electric mobility platform is at the forefront of this transformation, and we are proud to provide catalytic funding that will enable Roam to build a cleaner, more equitable future for African cities,” he said.

“While strengthening surveillance and vigilance, our military is cooperating closely with the United States and closely monitoring additional signs and activities from North Korea,” the JCS said in a statement. (Reporting by Hyonhee Shin; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman and Gerry Doyle)

Orfali Bros, Trèsind Studio rank high in the Middle East and North Africa Orfali Bros and India's Trèsind Studio secured top ranks on World’s 50 Best, second year in a row /food/discover/orfali-bros-tresind-studio-middle-east-north-africa-worlds-50-best-111707876453899.html 111707876453899 storyDubai is once again the dominant dining city in the Middle East and North Africa, according to World’s 50 Best, an organisation that ranks restaurants, bars and hotels in regions and around the world. Bistro in Dubai has topped the list put out for the region by 50 Best. Orfali Bros. is seeing increased international attention, breaking into last year’s worldwide 50 Best Restaurant list, at No. Trèsind Studio did even better on that ranking, hitting No. This is the third year that the 50 Best organization has published the top 50 restaurants for the region.

Catlin’s clients trust her impeccable taste and attention to detail when it comes to travel in North Africa. She will also ensure there’s minimal walking for less mobile travelers, plus babysitters for parents, snacks for the kids, and photographers there to capture it all. Additional Specialties: Safari and Multi-Gen TravelLanguages Spoken: English, Spanish, and some FrenchAverage Daily Spend: $2,500Trip Planning Fees: $200/hourTestimonial"I always turn to Camilla to help us find under-the-radar places and recommending authentic experiences which feel luxurious. She has become a trusted, devoted travel guru for me. Thank you for easing our travel logistics and for making so many less arguments between us!"

Football has always been the biggest sport within North Africa and across the Middle East (MENA). A new book shines a light on the passion that MENA nations have for the Beautiful Game. Published by MIDDLE EAST ARCHIVE and designed by Lack of Guidance co-founder Akaar, Football transcends the limitations of sport to explore how the game has become an essential aspect of the region’s cultural identity. Football is a linen-bound book that spans 126 pages in both English and Arabic. The book is available to purchase for $50 USD online and at select retailers, such as Printed Matter in New York.

From 1d ago 13.04 GMT South Africa makes urgent request for ICJ to consider Rafah intervention South Africa has made an urgent request to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to consider whether Israel’s decision to extend its military operations in Rafah requires that the court use its power to prevent further breach of the rights of Palestinians in Gaza, South Africa’s presidency said on Tuesday. Below is a summary of today’s stories: South Africa has made an urgent request to the UN’s international court to consider using its power to intervene in Rafah. Jens Laerke, spokesperson for OCHA said the office had not recieved any Rafah evacuation plans from Israel. South Africa has made an urgent request to the UN’s international court to consider using its power to intervene in Rafah. 1d ago 13.04 GMT South Africa makes urgent request for ICJ to consider Rafah intervention South Africa has made an urgent request to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to consider whether Israel’s decision to extend its military operations in Rafah requires that the court use its power to prevent further breach of the rights of Palestinians in Gaza, South Africa’s presidency said on Tuesday.

In the past several weeks, Iranian cargo planes have been spotted landing in Port Sudan, the seat of Sudan’s military-led government since Khartoum fell to its rival in the country’s civil war, the Rapid Support Forces. Last month, also, the RSF shot down an Iranian drone being operated by the Sudanese armed forces. Both developments corroborate allegations that the Sudanese government’s recent reestablishment of diplomatic ties with Iran has been accompanied by military support in the conflict that broke out last April. The rapprochement underscores the many ways in which Abu Dhabi’s stance on Sudan’s civil war has backfired, putting its goals in Sudan in serious jeopardy. The Sudanese government’s claims were confirmed by a U.N. Panel of Experts report released last month, which deemed the allegations that the UAE is arming the RSF to be “credible.”

An Algerian prison sentence against a member of the Rguibat tribe provoked violent protests that took aim at the Polisario leadership in the Tindouf camps. Ahmed Ould Ben Ali, one of the thousands of disenchanted youths in Tindouf camps, was sentenced to 5 years in prison by the Algerian court on charges of drug trafficking. The sentence led many youths from his tribe to organize protests against Algerian authorities and their Polisario proxies, burning tires and blocking a key road. The situation is expected to worsen with the current Polisario leadership crackdown on dissident voices including those who call for compromise and back Morocco’s autonomy plan. Rights groups had repeatedly warned of the degradation of living conditions in the Tindouf camps and the UN urged Algeria to allow a census of the camps’ population.

Villa Baizeau by Le Corbusier, Tunisia Paul Allen/ Andfotography2The great Modernist designer Le Corbusier’s only architectural project in Africa was a seaside home for industrialist Lucien Baizeau who was based in Tunis. The villa has never been featured in exhibitions about Le Corbusier’s many architectural accomplishments and it's not even in Le Corbusier’s list of works on Wikipedia. Le Corbusier was famously not agreeable to clients’ ideas as he had a clear idea of a building’s form and function. He sent Le Corbusier a detailed contract, with photos of the terrain and plans to facilitate design work. While Le Corbusier usually attempted to maximize sunlight, this was his first residential project in North Africa.

“Mr President, on Saturday, 3 February you decided to repeal the decree convening the electorate for the presidential election. On Monday, 5 February, the majority of MPs postponed the date of the election by 10 months,” said Professor Jean-Louis Corréa, a law lecturer at the Université Numérique Cheikh Hamidou Kane in Rufisque, near Dakar. “These acts constitute an extremely serious attack on the rights and freedoms of citizens and, consequently, on the political and social stability of Senegal, which has always been an example of democracy in Africa,” said Professor Mame Penda Ba, a law and political science lecturer at the Université Gaston-Berger in Saint-Louis in the north of the country.

Expro has announced it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Coretrax from an investment group led by Buckthorn Partners. Expro is targeting up to US$10 million of annual run-rate cost synergies to be achieved in the first 18 months. Michael Jardon, Expro Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are thrilled to announce our proposed acquisition of Coretrax, and look forward to welcoming John Fraser and his teammates to the Expro family. We look forward to leveraging the complementary capabilities and customer relationships of Expro and Coretrax to deliver additional value to our customers and other stakeholders." John Fraser, CEO at Coretrax said: “I’m excited about the opportunities the acquisition brings for Coretrax and our team.

The Global Alzheimer’s Therapeutics Industry is experiencing a momentous ascent, reaching an estimated valuation of US$ 3,052.3 million in 2023, according to a recent study by Future Market Insights (FMI). https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/sample/rep-gb-14497Therapies for Alzheimer’s therapeutics offer temporary and uncertain improvements in the well-being of individuals, and none of the approved drugs can modify the course of the disease Alzheimer’s Therapeutics cement. However, the identification of the primary reasons and mechanisms involved in Alzheimer’s therapeutics is limited. According to Alzheimer’s Therapeutics International in 2015, 58% of people with dementia live in developing countries, but by 2050 this will rise to 68%. About Future Market Insights (FMI)Future Market Insights, Inc. (ESOMAR certified, recipient of the Stevie Award, and a member of the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce) offers profound insights into the driving factors that are boosting demand in the market.

Ancient Morocco endures side-by-side with its modern counterpart, so those who visit this exotic country in North Africa can witness remnants of life unchanged in thousands of years. I’m just back from a Morocco visit with Odysseys Unlimited, which curates experiences for small groups. French colonial rule of Morocco between 1912 and 1954 left its influence, and that language is still widely spoken and understood. Souks are districts within the medina devoted to specific finds, such as silver, lamps, leather, shoes and spices. After flying Air France from Washington Dulles via Paris into Casablanca, we joined our small Odysseys Unlimited group.

Expro is targeting up to $10 million of annual run-rate cost synergies to be achieved in the first 18 months. John Fraser, CEO at Coretrax said: “I’m excited about the opportunities the acquisition brings for Coretrax and our team. The Company’s extensive portfolio of capabilities spans well construction, well flow management, subsea well access, and well intervention and integrity solutions. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the future results, performance or achievements expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, historical practice, or otherwise.

Lithium-rich Ghana is forging ahead with plans to grow its electric vehicle (EV) sector. British High Commissioner to Ghana Harriet Thompson confirmed recently that the two countries would be looking at cooperation in the EV sector. Opportunities in Ghana’s EV sectorIt lauded Ghana’s commitment to unlock climate financing to support a pipeline of climate activities in areas including EVs, shipping and hydrogen. The UKGBC also welcomed the successful auto sector investor mission, which took place from 22 to 26 January 2024. Timeline for Ghana’s EV policy:2024-2026: This phase will be the Preparatory Phase.