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Moroccan solar plans hampered by dispute over technology

A dispute over concentrated solar power (CSP) technology is behind years of delays to Morocco’s biggest planned solar project after problems at another prominent plant that caused long shut downs, three sources close to the project said. Morocco has some of the most ambitious green energy goals of any developing nation, aiming for renewables to …

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AfriSummit 2023: African Health Authorities and Industry Leaders Unite to Discuss Pharma Regulations and Innovations.

In Cairo, Egypt, the AfriSummit 2023 brought together prominent healthcare authorities and industry experts in a groundbreaking four-day hybrid event dedicated to exploring the latest advancements in pharmaceutical and medical device regulations across Africa. Drawing over 300 delegates from diverse sectors and featuring 80 thought leaders from regulatory, legal, manufacturing, and distribution spheres, the summit …

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Nigeria: Football Stars Dominate CAF 2023 Awards.

Top African football talent converged in Marrakech, Morocco, for the CAF awards held on Monday (Dec. 11). Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen clinched the prestigious title of the best African male player of the year. His stellar performances were highlighted by securing victory in the Italian Serie A with Napoli. Osimhen’s achievement marks the first Nigerian win …

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Pro-Palestinian Rally Takes Place in Casablanca, Morocco.

Hamas militants released a third group of hostages, including a four-year-old American girl, on the third day of a truce with Israel. The transfers occurred under a four-day truce that began on Friday, providing the first relief for captives’ families since the militant group attacked Israel on October 7, leading to devastating Israeli bombardments of …

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Three African Teams Aim for Quarter-Final Spots in U-17 World Cup.

Three out of the four African teams participating in the Under-17 FIFA World Cup have progressed to the round of 16. Mali, Morocco, and Senegal are seeking to secure a place in the quarter-finals. Advancing from the six groups of four, the top two teams from each group, along with the four best third-placed teams, …

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Morocco: Four Men Found Guilty of Teenage Girl’s Rape- Sentence Extended to Four Years.

A Moroccan court has raised the sentences of four men involved in the rape of a teenage girl in the country’s southern region to four years’ imprisonment, overturning their initial one-year sentences, as confirmed by the prosecution. The victim, Fatima-Zahra, was 15 years old at the time of the assault, which took place in a …

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Moroccan Airliner Resumes Flights to Angola

Morocco’s national airliner Royal Air Maroc is set to resume flights to Angola due to the southern African country’s tourism potential and improved business environment. Flights to Angola’s capital city of Luanda will resume this month. Royal Air Maroc highlighted Angola’s emergence as a destination of choice for foreign investors seeking partnerships in the nation’s …

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Morocco Sustains Relief Initiatives Two Months Post-Earthquake.

Humanitarian organizations are lauding the “comprehensive” response from the Moroccan government in the aftermath of the powerful earthquake that struck the High Atlas on September 8. However, as the region braces for winter, concerns arise over the well-being of those relocated to tents. Exactly two months ago, on September 8 at 11:11 PM, the High …

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Morocco: IFC Guarantees Loan To Provide Farmers, Agribusiness SMEs In The Country With Solar And Efficient Irrigation Systems

To support the expansion of micro irrigation, solar energy and efficient water management systems in Morocco, IFC today announced a partnership with Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) and Compagnie Marocaine de Goutte-à-Goutte et de Pompage (CMGP) that will benefit thousands of farmers and SMEs in the country. Through IFC’s $36 million risk sharing facility, BCP will …

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