US seeks new military basing in West Africa amid withdrawal from Niger
Special operations forces will then depart Air Base 201 in Agadez, in the country's rural interior, by the September deadline, according to Langley. Air Base 201 serves as the main hub of US aerial intelligence collection and counterterrorism operations in West Africa. The US withdrawal from Niger comes as the latest in a series of setbacks for Washington's military strategy in Africa. Pentagon officials continue to try to find an alternative drone base in West Africa after the planned withdrawal from Air Base 201. China, which maintains its only overseas military base in Djibouti, is "actively seeking and engaging with a number of other countries on the periphery of coastal West Africa, both in the East and the West," Langley said Monday.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 24, 2024 21:15 UTC
In Tunisia, a Sufi shrine with an exuberant feminist vibe
Upon entering the shrine, visitors are embraced by a festival of prayer and womanhood. A talented seamstress and wool-weaver, Sayyida Manoubia became known for distributing wool clothes to disadvantaged people. It is said that Sayyida Manoubia, a Sufi saint, refused to marry, concerned it would interfere with her charity and pursuit of heavenly truths. The shrine, Sayyida Manoubia, commemorates a 13th-century scholar and saint of that name praised for her charity. Erika Page/The Christian Science Monitor On Sundays the Sayyida Manoubia shrine fills with visitors who come to make offerings and ask for blessings.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 24, 2024 21:04 UTC
Cool South Africa Edge Out West Indies To Enter Semi-final - Nagaland Page
With this win, South Africa topped Group 1 followed by defending champions England as the second semifinalist from it. Equally praiseworthy was Kagiso Rabada’s copybook cover drive off Roston Chase when South Africa required 9 off 7 balls. We would have liked to be a lot more convincing,” said South African skipper Aiden Markram. In a contest that was headlined by the most revered names in T20 history, two under-rated cricketers held forte. Maharaj bowled a dream delivery for a classical left-arm spinner to get rid of West Indies skipper Powell.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 24, 2024 20:15 UTC
Sohag land agreements progress Egypt’s giga-scale wind ambitions
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June 24, 2024 19:39 UTC
Nigeria: Funding for DisCos to roll out electricity meters
Unmetered Band A customers in Nigeria are to be the first tranche of electricity customers to receive meters as the government looks to up revenue generation in the sector. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) recently approved the use of N21 billion (around $13.5m) for electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to fit meters within a specified timeline. “The installation of contracted volume meters shall be completed within 60 days from the date of approval of the process by the Commission, and all contracts for the supply and installation of meters shall be filed with the Commission,” said NERC. The NERC order follows last month’s Senate approval of President Bola Tinubu’s request for sign-off on a $500 million World Bank loan to increase the supply of electricity meters across the country. Nigeria: DisCos ordered to verify bona fides of electricity customersThe funding is aimed at addressing DisCos’ inability to raise financing in the form of debt or additional equity.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 24, 2024 19:10 UTC
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Source:The North Africa Journal
June 24, 2024 17:59 UTC
Live Report - South Africa knock out West Indies to seal semi-final spot
There’s a new-found tenacity to them and it’s seen them get to a T20 World Cup knockout for the first time in a decade. They were largely responsible for keeping West Indies quiet and for several of the 57 dot balls West Indies faced in their innings - the equivalent of 9.3 overs - and the most at this T20 World Cup. And once the tears have dried, West Indies will look to their batting as the major reason they were unable to advance. Their bowlers were worked with what they had and had South Africa 15 for 2 in two overs, before the rain came down. Chase's 3 for 12 and Josephs' 2 for 25 kept them in it but even with South Africa seven down, West Indies were unable to pull off a miracle.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 24, 2024 17:47 UTC
ICC T20 World Cup: Marco Jansen seals it with a six as South Africa win another close match, enter semifinals
A rain delay, revised target and a batting collapse… The ghosts that have haunted South Africa in the past and looked buried. The equation was simple for South Africa and West Indies following England’s qualification on Sunday evening. Even the revised DLS target didn’t alter the dynamics, but still somehow South Africa managed to induce life into a game that appeared dead. “A lot of relief to get through to the semi-final…not going to be brain-washed by that,” South Africa captain Aiden Markram said. When Klaasen’s characteristic 10-ball 22 ended in the eighth over, South Africa had 77 already on board.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 24, 2024 17:21 UTC
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June 24, 2024 17:03 UTC
British Banks Have Abandoned North Sea Oil
Virtually all British banks have stopped financing smaller independent oil and gas producers, responsible for the bulk of output and investment in the North Sea, Neptune Energy has revealed. “The future of the North Sea is now dependent upon the US banks or Norwegian banks and not on the UK banks. "Lloyds' new policy marks an important turning point in the dangerous relationship that exists between leading UK banks and fossil fuel companies. Small U.S. Banks Boost Oil & Gas FinancingThe situation could not be more different in the U.S. where smaller regional banks have significantly boosted their lending to oil and gas firms over the past two years. On a global scale, fossil fuel financing remains dominated by four U.S. banks--JPMorgan Chase, Citi, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America--who together account for one quarter of all fossil fuel financing over the last six years.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 24, 2024 16:08 UTC
Middle East and Africa has 1.4TW of offshore wind potential – report
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) could utilise its comparative advantage in the production of wind energy, according to the World Wind Energy Council. With sufficient investment, up to 1.4TW of offshore wind can be made available in the region, the council said in its latest report. “The significant potential of offshore wind energy indicates that there can, and should, be development in the Middle East,” the report said. The Moroccan Government has been taking “serious steps” to expand offshore wind in the region, said the report. Saudi Arabia is also looking to develop 106GW of offshore wind capacity along its eastern and western coasts.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 24, 2024 15:58 UTC
US military looks for West Africa 'Plan B' after Niger ousting
And there's countries that we're already working with in West Africa," Brown told reporters traveling with him.Building on those relationships may "provide opportunities for us to posture some of the capability we had in Niger in some other locations," he added.Brown declined to say which countries were under consideration. "We do not expect a large military construction announcement or a significant new base to appear anywhere," the second official said.POLITICAL UPHEAVALThe changing political landscape in West and Central Africa presents a dilemma for the United States. "The U.S. had solid partners in the region," said Catherine Nzuki at the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies. "The second U.S. official acknowledged that the U.S. military was taking stock of the rapid changes. And so I don't know if the door is completely closed," Brown said.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 24, 2024 15:35 UTC
Qatar’s Ooredoo and Nvidia partners for AI expansion
In a significant move towards advancing its digital infrastructure capabilities, Ooredoo Group has announced its partnership with NVIDIA, marking a pivotal step in fostering the AI revolution across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This collaboration solidifies Ooredoo’s commitment to becoming a leading digital infrastructure provider in the MENA region, leveraging NVIDIA’s cutting-edge accelerated computing platform. Strengthening Digital Infrastructure Ooredoo’s strategic alignment with NVIDIA as a Cloud Partner (NCP) underscores its proactive approach to enhancing technological innovation and accelerating digital transformation. By integrating NVIDIA’s advanced AI technologies into its infrastructure, Ooredoo aims to unlock new opportunities across various sectors, including healthcare, finance, education, and telecommunications. Working with NVIDIA, we aim to meet the significantly growing demand for accelerated computing infrastructure to support advanced AI models,” said Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo, Group CEO of Ooredoo.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 24, 2024 14:30 UTC
T20 World Cup 2024: South Africa beats West Indies to reach semifinals
South Africa qualified for the semifinals of the T20 World Cup with a three-wicket win via the Duckworth Lewis method over hosts West Indies in a rain-truncated Super Eights match here. Put in to bat, West Indies rode on Roston Chase's 52 off 42 balls to post 135 for 8. In reply, South Africa were 15/2 in two overs when rain stopped play. The match was truncated by three overs with South Africa being set with a revised target of 123 in 17 overs. Brief Scores:West Indies: 135 for 8 in 20 overs (Roston Chase 52, Kyle Mayers 35; Tabraiz Shamsi 3/27) lost to South Africa (revised target of 123 in 17 overs.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 24, 2024 13:16 UTC
L’Oréal Launches Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program in North Asia
Breaking NewsL’Oréal Launches Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program in North AsiaThe Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program expands to the Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan Region.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 24, 2024 13:11 UTC