Report warns of relocation of terrorists from Sahel to northern Nigeria – The North Africa Post
Nigeria should brace for tough times ahead in the fight against terrorism as armed groups relocate from northern Benin to its north, a report warned. Armed extremists are increasingly settling in Kainji Lake National Park, one of Nigeria’s largest, where other armed groups have also gained access, the Clingendael Institute think tank said in a report. Violent extremist groups, some of them affiliated to Al Qaeda, are taking advantage of loose Nigerian security in the north western region, the report mentions. As military rulers continue to crackdown on armed banditry and extremist groups in the Sahel, many groups head south to northern Benin or northern Nigeria to engage in banditry as they also find fertile ground for recruitment among the poverty-stricken communities. “A link between Lake Chad and the Sahel is a major opportunity for al-Qaida and the Islamic State to boast about their profiles as leaders of global jihad,” the report said.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 20, 2024 16:01 UTC
CRISALION Mobility Secures Pre-Sale Agreement with iJet for 10 Integrity eVTOLs
CRISALION Mobility, a Spanish leader in the design and development of advanced electric mobility solutions that are efficient, safe and sustainable, and iJet Aviation, which specialises in integrated aircraft management, signed a cooperation agreement last night to develop the air mobility sector in the province of Malaga. Under the agreement, CRISALION Mobility completed the pre-sale of ten Integrity aircraft to iJet, reflecting a clear commitment to operational innovation and paving the way for more accessible, efficient transport in the region of Andalusia. As part of this partnership, CRISALION Mobility and iJet will designate routes connecting key hotspots in Malaga and its surroundings, offering unprecedented access to some of the region’s most important landmarks. Carlos Poveda, CEO of CRISALION Mobility, said: “This pre-sale of our Integrity aircraft and the designation of key routes in Malaga clearly evidence how Spanish companies are innovating and adapting their outlooks to the advanced air mobility solutions their customers will be demanding within a few years. We are excited to work together to explore new opportunities and offer advanced air transport services to our customers.”
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 20, 2024 11:12 UTC
Africa’s economic growth to outpace global average in 2024 — Afreximbank report – The North Africa Post
The economic growth across Africa is projected to exceed global average this year, according to a new report published by the Afreximbank, despite several downside risks, including increasing levels of sovereign debt, associated sustainability risks, and excessive exposure to adverse terms-of-trade shocks. The report entitled ‘A Resilient Africa: Delivering Growth in a Turbulent World’, the lender says that African economies will grow on average by 3.8% in 2024 slightly outpacing the predicted global growth of 3.2%, whereby the growth is expected to maintain the upward curve reaching 4% in 2025. The report says that, overall, the outlook for the African continent this year remains positive despite the challenging economic environment last year. Despite some potential risks, including escalating geopolitical tensions, volatile domestic political environments, high commodity prices and inflationary pressures, and potential food insecurity, most macroeconomic indicators are expected to improve in 2024 and 2025. “Our analysis in the report also revealed large untapped potential in intra-African trade, especially in machinery, electricity, motor vehicles, and food products.”
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 20, 2024 10:32 UTC
UNHCR commemorates World Refugee Day, spotlights conflicts in Sudan and South Sudan
The URL has been copied to your clipboardThe code has been copied to your clipboard. U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi is scheduled to use this year’s World Refugee Day commemorations to spotlight the crises in Sudan and South Sudan, where millions have been displaced by fighting. VOA’s Margaret Besheer has more.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 20, 2024 10:27 UTC
AfriLabs, Korea-Africa Foundation in strategic partnership to boost African innovation
African hubs network AfriLabs has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Korea-Africa Foundation for a strategic partnership aimed at driving innovation and economic growth across the continent. Having recently announced the admission of 16 new hubs, AfriLabs now has a network of 478 hubs across 260 cities in 53 African nations. The Korea-Africa Foundation, meanwhile, aims to serve as a platform for collaboration between the private and public sectors, and to strengthen exchange and cooperation with African countries. The collaboration between the two aims to bridge the gap between Korean and African startups by leveraging each other’s expertise and resources. This partnership with the Korea-Africa Foundation unlocks a treasure trove of opportunities for startups, granting them access to a global network, invaluable resources, and unparalleled industry knowledge.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 20, 2024 09:46 UTC
Season 4 Of The BAL: A Milestone In The Rise Of African Basketball
KIGALI, RWANDA - JUNE 1: Childe Madaleno Fortuna Dundao #5 of Petroleos De Luanda celebrates after ... [+] winning the 2024 Basketball Africa League Championship against the Al Ahly Ly during the 2024 Basketball Africal League Championship on June 1, 2024 at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. KIGALI, RWANDA - JUNE 1: Petroleos De Luanda celebrate after winning the 2024 Basketball Africa ... [+] League championship against the Al Ahly Ly during the 2024 Basketball Africal League Championship on June 1, 2024 at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda. KIGALI, RWANDA - MAY 24: Basketball Africa League President Amadou Gallo Fall poses for a photograph ... [+] with teams during the 2024 Basketball Africa League Playoffs on May 24, 2024 at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda. The BAL has achieved remarkable progress in a short time, setting a strong foundation for the future of basketball in Africa.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 20, 2024 09:38 UTC
Alternative Energy in North American and EMEA Data Centers
The collaboration aims to demonstrate the technical feasibility and customer benefits of hydrogen-powered fuel cell solutions. Vertiv has integrated Ballard fuel cell power modules with its Vertiv Liebert EXL S1 uninterruptible power system (UPS), successfully showcasing a proof of concept (POC) at Vertiv’s facility in Ohio. Initial validations and tests have demonstrated successful operation of zero GHG emission backup power integrated into an uninterruptible power architecture. Vice president of Vertiv infrastructure solutions, Viktor Petik, says “The unprecedented adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) are driving a need for eco-friendly power solutions for our customers, with a focus on zero-carbon and low-carbon energy alternatives. The successful fuel cell proof-of-concept with Ballard provides a viable option for customers strengthening their data centre sustainability strategy, and those moving to a future-ready Bring Your Own Power (BYOP) model.”Power Module H2
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 20, 2024 09:05 UTC
The Take: Dumped in the middle of nowhere – Black migrants in North Africa
For years, Black migrants have been abandoned in the Sahara. Now, an investigation shows the European Union is involved. A sprawling new investigation documents systemic police abuse against Black people migrating to Europe – all with the backing of a not-so-silent partner, the European Union. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 20, 2024 08:15 UTC
North Korea, Russia pledge mutual defense, surprising many observers
North Korea, Russia pledge mutual defense, surprising many observersYour browser doesn’t support HTML5Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un upgraded their countries’ relationship as they met Wednesday in Pyongyang. Both men signed a treaty they say contains a mutual defense clause. The developments are being criticized by the U.S. and its allies, who say the relationship is a threat to global peace. More from VOA’s Bill Gallo in Seoul, South Korea. Contributor: Kim Lewis
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 20, 2024 08:02 UTC
Role and functions of the Middle East, North Africa Youth Coordination
The Middle East and North Africa Youth Conference, entitled Youth and the Building of a Free Future, was held in Beirut, Lebanon, on June 8 and 9. The conference resulted in a package of outcomes, including the formation of a Middle East and North Africa Youth Coordination. On the coordination's role, coordination Zana Mustafa explained that the coordinator is an organizational mechanism and an executive body for the follow-up and representation of the conference's decisions, overseeing the realization of the objectives of this initiative. The youth movements and organizations that participated in the conference are: (the Iraqi Democratic Youth Union, the youth of the Beth Nahrin National Union, the Yemeni Socialist Party Student Sector, the Progressive Youth Union in Egypt, the youth of the Sudanese Communist Party, the youth of the Resistance Movement, the youth of the Struggle Movement in Tunisia, and the Council of Youth of the Democratic Peoples’ Congress in Turkey, the Syrian Democratic Youth Council, the Young Women’s Union, the Syriac Progressive Youth Union, the youth of the Armenian Social Council, the Kurdistan Youth Union, the Kurdistan Youth Union Organization, the Students’ Renaissance and Kurdistan Youth Organization, the Kurdistan Youth Freedom Organization, in addition to representatives of The Yazidi Youth Union, activists from Egypt, and representatives of the youth of the revolutionary left movement in Syria, along with a group of activists and writers from Armenia, Egypt, Yemen, and Western Sahara). Zana Mustafa explained that the coordination's tasks also included implementing the resolutions adopted at the conference, submitting studies, developing plans, and developing youth strategies for all youth movements, particularly the common points of youth organizations in the Middle East and North Africa, and intensifying efforts and uniting capacities to achieve the goals and principles of this initiative.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 20, 2024 07:28 UTC
Extremists from Africa’s Sahel cross into Nigeria’s north
The next Russian bomb streaked down like a comet seconds later, unleashing flames that left the megastore an ashen shell. Investigators hope it will help them trace the supply chain for the latest generation of retrofitted Russian “glide bombs” that are laying waste to eastern Ukraine. The Soviet-era bombs are adapted on the cheap with imported electronics that allow distant Russian warplanes to launch them at Ukraine. In all, glide bombs have hit the city more than 50 times this year, according to Spartak Borysenko of the Kharkiv regional prosecutor’s office. Photos on Russian Telegram channels linked to the military show glide bombs being launched three and four at a time.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 20, 2024 07:07 UTC
Morocco : Bombardier eyes fully home-made Moroccan aircraft
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Source:The North Africa Journal
June 20, 2024 06:26 UTC
T20 World Cup: South Africa clinch 18-run win over spirited U.S.A. in Super Eight clash
Resilient Andries Gous led a sensational fightback for USA but South Africa's experienced professionals pulled off an 18-run victory in their Group 2 Super Eight match of the T20 World Cup, in Antigua on Wednesday. Reduced to 76/5 in the 12th over with another 119 runs to win, USA appeared down and out. But Gous, who has played U-19s for South Africa, and colts World Cup winner Harmeet went on a carnage of sorts to take their side as close as possible. USA’s resistance also ate into a significant chunk of South Africa’s margin of win which would have been far bigger had the two not added 91 for the sixth wicket. De Kock’s fireworks at the top and skipper Aiden Markram’s fluent 46 also helped South Africa banish their top-order woes after the frontline batters had flopped collectively in the group stage.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 20, 2024 05:55 UTC
South Africa beats US in Super Eight playoffs at the T20 World Cup
South Africa had to work hard to earn an 18-run win over the fast-improving United States in the opening game of the Super Eight at the Twenty20 World Cup on Wednesday. Co-host the West Indies also lost it first match in the Super Eight stage Wednesday, beaten by eight wickets by defending champion England. It was the West Indies' first loss of the tournament and their first defeat in eight Twenty20 internationals. He made 23 from 13 balls and was setting the early pace of the innings when he was forced to retire with the West Indies at 40-0. You can see they had clear plans and executed them well," West Indies captain Rovman Powell said.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 20, 2024 05:10 UTC