The US can improve Egypt’s security at minimal expense. It should do so, post-haste
Since the Camp David accords, Egypt has been among the U.S.’s most reliable security partners in the Middle East and North Africa. While reforms to U.S. security cooperation could be part of the answer to this erosion, there are a few small, low-cost steps which could help create a better climate for joint security cooperation. First, the U.S. should consider drafting a bilateral security cooperation agreement with the Egyptians. Egyptian security enhances American security and advances U.S. interests in a region where American interests have taken a beating. We can improve Egypt’s security at minimal expense.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 29, 2024 04:54 UTC
WCAworld holds its first-ever logistics networking conference in North Africa
WCAworld holds its first-ever logistics networking conference in North Africa in June. Freight forwarder delegates from around the world gathered to discover new business opportunities in this rapidly developing and growing export/import market. WCAworld Chief Executive Officer, Dan March, stated that the event was, “a great success and one that opened-up the eyes of many forwarders to the growing importance of the region and the many opportunities for cross-border logistics growth. We are delighted that the feedback from members attending has been very positive and we look forward to returning to North Africa for additional events in the future”. READ: CARGOAI UNVEILS LATEST ALLOTMENT FEATUREThe post WCAworld holds its first-ever logistics networking conference in North Africa appeared first on Air Cargo Week.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 29, 2024 04:44 UTC
DFW Weather: Saharan Dust is coming back to North Texas. Here's when and what to expect
Saharan Dust travels across the Atlantic during late spring, summer and early autumn. DALLAS — Be sure to download the WFAA app to track the latest forecast and get alerts from our team. It's that time of the year when Saharan Dust from the Saharan desert in Africa makes its way across the pond. We generally see this dust make the 5,000-7,000-mile trek across the Atlantic Ocean during the late spring, summer and early autumn. This allows the Saharan dust to be carried by the easterly trade winds from the western African coastline all the way across the Atlantic.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 29, 2024 04:17 UTC
CMA CGM updates rates from Middle East Gulf to North Europe, Med and North Africa
CMA CGM updates rates from Middle East Gulf to North Europe, Med and North AfricaShare This News Story:MARSEILLE : CMA CGM announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates effective from 12 July (loading date at origin ports) until further notice. These new FAK rates apply to dry cargo originating from the Middle East Gulf and destined for all Northern European, East and West Mediterranean, and North African ports. From the Middle East Gulf to: Amount in US$ per 20′ Amount in US$ per 40′ North Europe 3,600 3,600 West Mediterranean 4,150 4,200 East Mediterranean 4,350 4,400 North Africa 5,300 5,500
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 29, 2024 03:13 UTC
African ministers unveil policy to boost maritime security
NAIROBI, June 28 (Xinhua) -- African ministers on Thursday launched the Regional Maritime Transport Policy for Eastern, Southern and Northern Africa to boost maritime security. Salim Mvurya, Kenya's cabinet secretary for the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, told a forum in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, that the policy provides procedures to address emerging maritime security threats such as illicit drugs, piracy and armed robbery at sea by enhancing surveillance. "The policy will help to foster a secure and safe maritime environment through regional collaboration and sustainable practices," Mvurya said during the third meeting of ministers responsible for shipping and maritime affairs of countries in eastern, southern and northern Africa. Frank Museba Tayali, Zambia's minister of transport and logistics and chair of the Assembly of Ministers of the Maritime Organization for Eastern, Southern and Northern Africa, said that the policy proposes the establishment of a regional maritime security information-sharing platform to improve interagency collaboration. Tayali also called for the formation of a task force to oversee maritime safety and security during pandemics, with a focus on vulnerable coastal regions, shared waterways and exclusive economic zones for blue economy exploitation.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 28, 2024 23:10 UTC
Analysis of the Best Crypto Presales of the Year with ButtChain, BlockDAG, Sealana, Dogeverse, BitBot, and Memereum - Disrupt Africa
Crypto presales have proven to be both engaging and at times potentially lucrative investments, capturing the attention of the cryptocurrency community. After detailed analysis we will conclude that ButtChain is the best crypto presale of 2024. Through comprehensive analysis, we highlight how ButtChain addresses common issues in the crypto presale market, such as liquidity and originality, and why it stands out as the most promising crypto presale investment for 2024. Its auto liquidity and liquidity farming features, along with a secondary market referral system, address common issues faced by other crypto presales. If you are interested in ButtChain and other top crypto presales, you can learn more on their official website at buttchain.co.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 28, 2024 22:02 UTC
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Crypto to Mine in 2024: BlockDAG, Bitcoin, Monero, Litecoin, Dogecoin, and Ethereum
1.BlockDAG (BDAG): A New Frontier in Crypto MiningBlockDAG is distinguishing itself in the crypto mining arena with its exceptional efficiency and profitability. Bitcoin (BTC): The Gold Standard of Crypto MiningDespite the rising difficulty and increased competition, Bitcoin remains a titan in the crypto mining world. Known for its substantial block rewards, Bitcoin mining requires significant computational resources and energy but offers considerable returns during market highs. The best cryptos to mine are BlockDAG, Bitcoin, Monero, Litecoin, Dogecoin, and Ethereum Classic. BlockDAG not only promises exceptional returns but also leads in innovation, making it an exemplary leader in the 2024 cryptocurrency mining scene.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 28, 2024 21:44 UTC
Wetherby WW2 prison camp will not be demolished for housing
WW2 prison camp will not be demolished for housing2 days ago By Thomas Barrett , Local Democracy Reporting Service ShareLDRS The frames of the 1940s huts at the camp remainPlans to demolish the remains of a World War Two prison camp to build housing have been turned down. The former "Camp 53" near Wetherby housed Italian prisoners of war captured during the Allies' campaign in North Africa in 1941. The derelict camp at Kirk Deighton has been owned by the same family since the 1970s. However, councillors refused the proposal and said that housing would damage the "historic social narrative" of the camp. A previous scheme for five houses on the site was turned down in 2017 and dismissed at appeal.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 28, 2024 21:21 UTC
Germany hails Moroccan King’s contribution to peace and stability in the region; closely follows royal initiative to enable Sahel States access Atlantic Ocean – The North Africa Post
In the Declaration, Germany also praised Morocco’s active and constructive role and contribution to peace and stability in the region. Germany also indicated that it was closely following the initiatives launched by King Mohammed VI for the African continent, including the Royal initiative meant to enable Atlantic Ocean access for Sahel States. Likewise, Bourita and Baerbock agreed to promote bilateral cooperation in the cultural and academic fields and to strengthen ties between the two countries’ peoples. The Multidimensional Strategic Dialogue is held once every two years, alternately in Morocco and Germany, and is chaired by the Foreign Ministers of both countries. It serves as a basis for moving forward in bilateral relations and strengthening coherence between the different areas of bilateral cooperation.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 28, 2024 21:02 UTC
Blueberry meeting in Tangier will address new challenges for the berry industry
The Moroccan blueberry industry has not given up on its goal of reaching 100,000 tons of production and offering a year-round supply. This shows not only its consolidation, but also its desire to become a major player in the international blueberry market. The blueberry season currently starts in October and lasts until June, although with the new genetics this period is going to be extended." 28th International Berry Seminar Morocco 2023 / photo: Blueberries Consulting. 28th International Berry Seminar Morocco 2023 / photo: Blueberries Consulting.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 28, 2024 18:12 UTC
Paris Olympics 2024 guide: Preview, venues, new events, torch, mascots, and how to watch live
What venues will be used for Paris 2024? There are three main areas that will host events during Paris 2024: the Paris Area, the Île-de-France Area, and the rest of France. Paris AreaThere are 13 venues in the Paris Area. Additionally, the Yves-du-Manoir Olympic Stadium northwest of Paris – which hosted the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 1924 Games a century ago and will welcome hockey matches this year – is also in this area. Most notably, the famous wave at Teahupo‘o, Tahiti, holds the surfing events in the first week of the schedule.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 28, 2024 16:52 UTC
inq. enables Mimecast peering with the NAPAfrica IXP community – Intelligent CIO Africa
inq., a Convergence Partners company, is providing Mimecast with the services needed to peer at NAPAfrica in Teraco Isando, thereby enabling reliable routing and the free exchange of traffic with Africa’s largest Internet exchange community. As Africa’s leading Edge solutions provider, the company continues to invest and expand its footprints on the continent. “We are excited to be part of Mimecast’s journey by creating peering capability at NAPAfrica. Located within Teraco, a Digital Realty Company’s data centre facilities in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg, NAPAfrica is the continent’s largest Internet aggregation point. The NAPAfrica peering point allows multiple enterprises, network operators, CDNs, and cloud services providers to peer locally, keeping African traffic within Africa.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 28, 2024 16:19 UTC
Can Tunisia Capitalize On Europe’s Need For Clean Energy?
Tunisia in late 2023 published its first national green hydrogen strategy. This envisaged output of 8.3mn t/y by 2050 with some 6.3mn t/y to be exported to Europe. Whilst this is highly ambitious, recent MoUs with two international energy giants – TotalEnergies of France and Acwa Power of Saudi Arabia – raise the prospect of achieving initial output and exports by early next decade, the same timeframe as that given by Italian, German and Austrian grid operators for their ‘SoutH2 corridor’ plans to pipe green hydrogen from North Africa to Europe. (CONTINUED - 2040 WORDS)
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 28, 2024 16:15 UTC
Sudan faces imminent famine as war rages – The North Africa Post
Nearly 750,000 people are on the brink of starvation in war-torn Sudan, where the conflict between rival army factions aggravates the humanitarian situation, the global authority on famine said. The unreliability of data due to the crumbling health system and the ongoing clashes prevent aid workers from reaching hard-hit areas. UN and international NGOs have previously urged action to prevent famine in Sudan since December. Some 2 million people have crossed the border to flee the ongoing civil war between the paramilitary RSF and the army, UNHCR said. The UN said it has received only 17% of the 2.7 billion dollars needed to address the humanitarian situation in the country.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 28, 2024 15:31 UTC