People Choosing Peace: Mohammed Ibrahim
I completely shifted to peace journalism to see how I can contribute to the peace and stability of my region and country. Jennifer Lazuta, who happened to be the former Editor of formerly IRIN Network now (The Humanitarian), linked me up with the Peace Journalist Network through the pioneer Editor of Peace News Network, Kate Roff. All these individuals have in a way or the other impacted positively on my life as a practicing peace journalist. But I will say thank you to the Peace Journalist Network for providing the platform. My dreams and goalsMy dream is to see a peaceful Nigeria, peaceful Northern Nigeria, peaceful West Africa, and also to see a peaceful world.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 03, 2024 10:03 UTC
Women Who Build Africa to host 2nd annual assembly in September
Women Who Build Africa (WWBA), a community designed to convene and support women leaders, investors and builders across Africa, has announced its second annual WWBA Assembly will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, on September 5-6. Founded in 2022 by Gwera Kiwana and Thea Sokolowski, WWBA is an intentional community designed to bring together women and non-binary founders, investors and operators across Africa, with a goal of enabling essential connections and support. The second day will include an early-stage pitch showcase for 10 women founders from across Africa, plus a full conference day, with panels, fireside chats, discussions, and social events. We saw firsthand that a coordinated effort like the WWBA Assembly generates positive outcomes for female founders, operators and investors and has a net-positive ripple effects on our whole ecosystem. Women founders interested in applying to pitch at the event can do so here.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 03, 2024 09:30 UTC
Moroccan agri-tech startup YoLa Fresh raises $7m pre-Series A round
Moroccan agri-tech startup YoLa Fresh, which is building a transparent and sustainable fresh food supply network, has secured a US$7 million pre-Series A funding round to help it expand. Founded by Larbi Alaoui Belrhiti and Youssef Mamou, YoLa Fresh has developed a platform that connects farmers directly with retailers and food service companies. The startup’s US$7 million pre-Series A funding round was led by Al Mada Ventures, with participation from Algebra Ventures, E3 Capital, Janngo Capital, and FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank. YoLa Fresh aims to expand beyond Morocco to become a leading player in Africa’s agri-tech space, tackling food security challenges and fostering economic growth across the continent. “We have achieved remarkable traction and demonstrated product-market fit in less than one year, reinforcing the effectiveness of our innovative business model, which this funding round recognises and supports,” said Youssef Mamou, co-CEO of YoLa Fresh.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 03, 2024 09:30 UTC
Nigeria: Universities, teaching hospitals get hybrid solar grids
Several federal universities and teaching hospitals in Nigeria have been equipped with hybrid solar grids, the country’s Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has confirmed. Landmark hybrid solar project at learning institutions across NigeriaThe project falls under the auspices of the $550 million Nigeria Electrification Project and is funded by the World Bank and the African Development Bank. More financing for renewable energy projects in NigeriaAt the Forum event, European Union delegates announced new commitments of €4m (around $4.3m) for the upcoming GET.invest country window for renewable energy investment pipeline development. It also confirmed another €20m (around $21.6m) for a dedicated Nigerian investment facility for renewable energy and agri-business. Nigeria: Solar energy system keeps lights on for off-grid community
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 03, 2024 09:24 UTC
Visiting a North African cemetery unveils untold story of RI native son's WWII sacrifice
Frank LennonSpecial to The JournalOn a Sunday four weeks ago, I walked through the stillness of a North African summer morning, marveling at the perfectly manicured grounds of the 27-acre North Africa American Cemetery in Tunisia. Here lie the remains of 2,841 of our military dead from World War II, representing 39% of the burials originally made in North Africa and Iran. He died Aug. 9, 1942 – a full two months before the U.S. invasion of North Africa began in November. The initial Providence Journal report (Aug. 31, 1942) says Leger died in an airplane crash, not that he was shot down. Furthermore, seven of the 11 crew members survived, and they must have corroborated what had happened.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 03, 2024 09:16 UTC
OneClickDrive: The Largest Car Rental Marketplace in Dubai, Expands to Morocco
OneClickDrive: The Largest Car Rental Marketplace in Dubai, Expands to MoroccoOneClickDrive, the leading car rental marketplace in Dubai, has some exciting news! Fleet Size : More than 5000 vehicles, making it the largest car rental marketplace in Dubai and other major cities worldwide. : More than 5000 vehicles, making it the largest car rental marketplace in Dubai and other major cities worldwide. Urbanisation: Rapid urbanisation and economic development in both regions are increasing the demand for car rental services. They believe this move will enhance their growth and contribute to the development of the car rental industry in these regions.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 03, 2024 08:17 UTC
South Korea plans to nullify peace deal to punish North Korea over trash-carrying balloon launches
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea announced Monday it’ll suspend a rapprochement deal with North Korea to punish it over its launches of trash-carrying balloons, even after the North said it would halt its balloon campaign. Over several days, North Korea flew hundreds of balloons to drop trash and manure on South Korea in an angry reaction against previous South Korean civilian leafleting campaigns. On Sunday, South Korea said it would take “unbearable” retaliatory steps in response, before North Korea abruptly announced it would stop flying balloons across the border. AdvertisementThe security council said the suspension would allow South Korea to resume military drills near the border with North Korea and take effective, immediate responses to provocations by North Korea. Tension spiked after North Korea’s spy satellite launch last November prompted both Koreas to take steps in breach of the accord — South Korea resuming frontline aerial surveillance and North Korea restoring border guard posts.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 03, 2024 07:52 UTC
IATA announces Strengthened Profitability Projections for Airlines in 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced strengthened profitability projections for airlines in 2024 compared with its June and December 2023 forecasts. Outlook highlights include: • Net profits are expected to reach $30.5 billion in 2024 (3.1% net profit margin). That will be an improvement on 2023 net profits which are estimated to be $27.4 billion (3.0% net profit margin). • Operating profits are expected to reach $59.9 billion in 2024, up from an estimated $52.2 billion in 2023. The expected aggregate net profit of $30.5 billion in 2024 is a great achievement considering the recent deep pandemic losses.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 03, 2024 06:27 UTC
North Carolina man drowns at Smith Mountain Lake
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — A North Carolina man drowned at Smith Mountain Lake Saturday, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say around 7:40 p.m., someone reported that 73-year-old Stephen Sykes of Littleton, North Carolina had fallen into the water at Magnum Point Marina and hadn’t resurfaced. Deputies searched the water and found Sykes dead. While they believe his death was an accident, they say it is an active investigation.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 03, 2024 06:24 UTC
Algeria : Sonatrach pumps funds into football club MC Alger
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Source:The North Africa Journal
June 03, 2024 06:17 UTC
Libya : French companies seek Haftar business in eastern Libya
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June 03, 2024 06:16 UTC
3rd Edition of the Global Project Management Forum launches in Riyadh
Badr Abdullah Al-Dulami & the President of the Project Management Institute - KSA Chapter and the Global Project Management Forum, Eng. RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, June 2, 2024 / EINPresswire.com / -- The third edition of the Global Project Management Forum kicked off in Riyadh today, Sunday, under the theme "Achieving the Dream: Leadership, Empowerment, Sustainability." "On his part, the President of the Project Management Institute - KSA Chapter and the Global Project Management Forum, Eng. "He noted that the journey of the Global Project Management Forum over the past three years has been committed to making Saudi Arabia a leading beacon and global destination for project management. Additionally, the Project Management Institute - KSA Chapter has consistently topped the lists of those obtaining professional project management certifications worldwide, outperforming the top twenty countries.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 03, 2024 05:58 UTC
5 Hidden Gem Cryptos for a Carefree Summer
Holders of CYBRO tokens will get staking rewards, an exclusive Airdrop, marketplace cashback, reduced trading and lending fees, and the in-house insurance program. Arbitrum Market Shows Mixed Signals Amid Recent Price FluctuationsArbitrum’s market sentiment appears uncertain. Litecoin’s trading range is bounded by notable resistance and support levels. BCH’s future movements are critical as it struggles against key support levels, potentially influencing investor confidence and trading strategies. With its first release expected in Q2 2024, it offers a chance for early investors through a presale of CYBRO tokens.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 03, 2024 00:04 UTC
David Levy, Ex-Laborer Who Became a Top Israeli Leader, Dies at 86
David Levy, a Moroccan-born Israeli who rose from ditch digger to Israel’s political heights, often embodying the resentments of Jews of North African and Middle Eastern origin who felt ill-treated by Europe-rooted elites, died on Sunday at a hospital in Jerusalem. The cause was not disclosed, but he had recently been treated for heart and kidney ailments. His death was announced by the Israeli government. Mr. Levy was Israel’s foreign minister three times in the 1990s and its deputy prime minister even more often across two decades. And on vital foreign policy matters, like negotiations with the Palestinians and Arab states or the management of relations with the United States, he was shunted aside by prime ministers who reserved those responsibilities for themselves.
Source:The North Africa Journal
June 02, 2024 23:30 UTC