Egypt is looking at the possibility of merging its petroleum and renewable energy ministries, creating an integrated Ministry of Energy to streamline industry operations and regulations. According to Fouad, “We are increasing and putting a lot of investments in renewable energy and clean energy, while investing a lot within nuclear energy. We see the dynamics of creating a balance in our energy mix to be in favor of the country and the region.”Various North African countries are prioritizing an integrated energy mix – one that comprises a balance of hydrocarbon and renewable energy resources. Adonis Pouroulis, CEO of Chariot Energy Group, stated that, “Morocco is the leader in Africa in renewable energy, but to support baseload power, you need gas and you need hydrocarbons. Reliable, sustainable and cost-efficient infrastructure adds value.”Morocco is spearheading cross-border infrastructure development with the construction of the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fast becoming the latest frontier in the competition between the United States and China in Africa, as African countries are set to gain from both AI superpowers’ keen interest in collaboration to advance AI innovation on the continent. However, it also found that China led globally in terms of AI patents with 61.1%, while the US accounted for only 20%. And as a recent article in Voice of America pointed out, the future of AI in Africa will be shaped by the competition between the US and China. “To advance in AI research and innovation, African countries will need significant investments in computing infrastructure,” said Chinasa T. Okolo, a fellow at The Brookings Institution. US companies have already invested in AI in Africa, such as when Google opened its first AI lab in Ghana, while IBM has research facilities in Kenya and South Africa.

Qatar Airways is close to completing an equity investment in an undisclosed southern African carrier as it seeks to deepen its network across Africa. “We are at the final stage of an equity investment in an airline in the southern part of Africa,” Qatar Airways CEO Badr Mohammed Al Meer said during a panel discussion at the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha, adding that a deal could be announced in two to three weeks. He said the Oneworld alliance member continues to grow organically in north and west Africa, but has identified central and southern Africa as areas needing development. Around 13,900 weekly departure seats are currently available from points in eastern Africa, along with 13,400 in north Africa, 9,300 in southern Africa and 7,100 in central and western Africa. “The way to go is through partnerships—both between African airlines and between African airlines and other international carriers.

Over the past few years, there has been a noticeable rise in the incorporation of skin care benefits into sun protection, also known as “skinification”, revolutionising sun care as a whole. Skinification is being driven by the growing demand for multifunctional products, as consumers no longer want to choose between sun protection and skin care; they want both in one easy step. Indeed, the number of sun care products including claims such as skin health or antioxidants has only grown, according to Euromonitor International’s PCP system. VitaSea unveiled a collection of five sun care products specifically designed for sensitive skin, including multifunctional formats such as sticks and sprays. By utilising its exclusive "Mineral Superblend" technology, blending premium minerals with botanical extracts, vitamins, and peptides, the company has formulated a revolutionary skin care essential: an all-in-one daily facial mineral sunscreen, moisturiser, and primer.

FILE - Tunisia’s President Kais Saied speaks during a media conference at an EU Africa summit in Brussels, Friday, Feb. 18, 2022. Two Tunisian journalists are kept in pre-trial detention as authorities continued a wave of arrests targeting perceived critics of President Kais Saied’s government. Authorities in the north African country this week unleashed a new campaign of repression against perceived opponents of President Kais Saied ‘s government. The European Union, Tunisia’s top trade partner, on Tuesday issued a rare rebuke of Tunisian authorities, calling the arrests worrisome. State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel told reporters that the U.S. was engaging Tunisia about the arrests, particularly those of attorneys.

dentsu, a global leader in marketing communications, is proud to announce the launch of dentsu Sports International (DSI) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. DSI MENA will be headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with additional offices in the United Arab Emirates. DSI MENA will encompass core businesses including dentsu Sports International Commercial, MKTG Sports + Entertainment and dentsu Sports Analytics. This integrated approach will enable dentsu to provide end-to-end solutions across multiple services including commercial development, strategic consultancy, rights delivery and data-driven analytics. Charlie Wylie, Managing Director, EMEA, dentsu Sports International, said: “dentsu Sports International will serve as a strategic sports and entertainment arm of dentsu in MENA, offering comprehensive solutions tailored to the needs of brands and rights holders.

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To spearhead business development efforts on the continent, the Company has appointed Naoufal Mzali as the Regional Sales Director. Naoufal Mzali, Regional Sales Director, CyberKnightWith over 17 years of experience in technology and cybersecurity, his strong engineering background, coupled with a successful track record in sales, makes Naoufal an asset to the CyberKnight team. In addition to this significant milestone, CyberKnight is excited to announce its participation at GITEX Africa 2024, scheduled to take place in Marrakech from May 29 to 31. But now, our participation at GITEX Africa for the first time, underscores our commitment to delivering best-of-breed cybersecurity expertise to enterprise and government customers, as well as strategic partners across Africa. Moving forward, we will be building teams across the continent, starting with North Africa,” said Naoufal Mzali, Regional Sales Director at CyberKnight.

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AdvtAdvtJoin the community of 2M+ industry professionals Subscribe to our newsletter to get latest insights & analysis. The government's success in building an automotive industry nevertheless has made cars the tip of the spear as Morocco works to transform its largely agrarian economy. China's BYD - the world's largest electric vehicle maker - has at least twice announced plans to build factories in the country that have stalled before starting. And the day they decide they need electric vehicles, we will," he said.The government has bankrolled public-private partnerships like a Renault-managed academy to train technicians and managers. Compared to comparable markets, Morocco's political climate and proximity to Europe made it a safe investment, Bachiri said.

An invasive lizard from Africa that has settled in South Florida was spotted moving up the coast of the Sunshine State. The Peter's rock agama has made its way north to parts of Central Florida, with residents of West Melbourne taking notice of the red-headed reptiles. Ken Gioeli, a natural resources extension agent with the University of Florida, told the station that he refers to the lizards’ move up the coast as "the invasion front." Adult male Peter’s rock agamas can grow to be 12 inches long, while females of the species can reach lengths of 4 to 5 inches. It is believed the lizard was introduced to Florida as pets that either escaped or were released.

In a little more than two months, the 2024 Olympic Games will be hosted in Paris, France, and a number of North-West University (NWU) Eagles will make the journey to the Île-de-France region to represent South Africa... and New Zealand. Olivier holds both a South African and a New Zealand passport. On Saturday, 11 May, North West Cricket held its annual awards ceremony and the NWU Eagles occupied the podium crease. The NWU also received a special award for its involvement as a crucial stakeholder and partner of North West Cricket. We are all excited about this inaugural Spring Sport Science Summit.”Read the full article here: https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-host-inaugural-spring-sport-science-summit.

Canon Inc.(www.Canon-CNA.com) announces today that it is currently developing the EOS R1 (https://apo-opa.co/3wBP0SK), a full-frame mirrorless camera, as the first flagship model for the EOS R SYSTEM equipped with RF mount, launching in 2024. This camera employs the newly developed image processor DIGIC Accelerator in addition to the pre-existing processor DIGIC X. By combining the new image processing system and deep learning technology to an advanced degree, Canon has achieved high-speed and high-accuracy subject recognition. The combination of the new image processing system and deep learning technology will help to improve image quality. Click here to know more about EOS R1- https://apo-opa.co/3wBP0SKDistributed by APO Group on behalf of Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA).

The derailing of Niger’s constitutional order by the military coup in July 2023 has resulted in a deterioration in security, economic well being, and agency for Nigerian citizens, says the study titled ‘Niger Coup Reversing Hard-Earned Gains’. A snapshot of an array of these outcomes reveals a marked shift in West African country’s trajectory since the military coup. When it comes to the ‘security’ indicator, after the coup, fatalities linked to extremist groups are projected to increase by more than 60% in 2024 compared with 2023. Talking about the ‘economic’ indicator, the study points out that the Nigerian junta has already missed four debt payments and has now defaulted on $519 million in debt. It also notes that World Bank-projected economic growth in 2024 is expected to decline by 45% from previous estimates.

ECOWAS Countries involved in the Morocco-Nigeria gas pipeline are expected to sign a final investment decision in 2025, according to Morocco’s oil and mines authority ONHYM. Speaking at a forum in Rabat, head of development at ONHYM recalled that the pipeline will cross 13 countries and stretch over 7000 kilometers. The cost of the pipeline was revised upwards to 25 billion dollars as pre-feasibility and engineering studies have been accomplished already in early 2024. Countries that will benefit from the project and financial institutions will sign a deal by year’s end, defining the legal framework. In 2022, Morocco’s ONHYM, Nigeria’s National Petroleum Corporation and the ECOWAS signed a Memorandum of Understanding to speed up the project.