U.S. reinstates Mauritania into AGOA after four-year hiatus – The North Africa Post
The return to the program will be effective from January 1st 2024. Former President Trump in 2019 removed the country from the AGOA arguing that authorities failed to protect workers, as required under a key AGOA provision. “In particular, Mauritania has made insufficient progress toward combating forced labor, specifically, the scourge of hereditary slavery”, Trump said. American labor leaders in 2018 warned that conditions in Mauritania should disqualify the nation from participating in AGOA. The leaders and US anti-slavery activists had accused the Mauritania of arresting anti-slavery activists.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 02, 2023 00:07 UTC
North Korea closes multiple embassies around the world
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea is poised to close as many as a dozen embassies including in Spain, Hong Kong and multiple countries in Africa, according to media reports and analysts, in a move that could see nearly 25 percent of Pyongyang’s missions close worldwide. North Korea’s recent closing of its diplomatic missions is a sign that the reclusive country is struggling to make money overseas because of international sanctions, South Korea’s unification ministry said on Tuesday. Both Angola and Uganda have forged friendly ties with North Korea since the 1970s, maintaining military cooperation and providing rare sources of foreign currency such as statue-building projects. North Korea will also shut down its embassy in Spain, with its mission in Italy handling affairs in the neighboring country, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency reported. Correspondence with the Spanish Communist Party released on the party’s website showed the North Korean Embassy announcing the closing in a letter dated Oct. 26.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 02, 2023 00:07 UTC
SUBARU TO ADOPT TESLA NORTH AMERICAN CHARGING STANDARD ON NORTH AMERICAN BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLES
To provide customers with access to the extensive Tesla charging network, Subaru will adopt NACS ports on certain Subaru BEVs launched in North America beginning in 2025 and will continue to advance NACS adoption for its subsequent BEVs to be launched after that. Additionally, Subaru plans to provide access to an adapter enabling NACS charging from 2025 for customers owning or leasing applicable Subaru BEVs equipped with the Combined Charging System (CCS). Customers of NACS-compatible Subaru BEVs will gain access to more than 15,000 Tesla Superchargers across North America, significantly enhancing charging convenience. About Subaru of America, Inc.Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Dominick InfanteDirector, Corporate Communications856.488.8615[email protected]Todd HillManager, Product Public Relations856.488.3234[email protected]SOURCE Subaru of America, Inc.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 01, 2023 21:17 UTC
The 10 Biggest Rounds Of October: Metropolis Tops List With $1.1B Raise
In May, the company raised a $450 million Series C led by Spark Capital. Value-based health care provider Main Street Health locked up more than $315 million led by Oak HC/FT. That continued with last month’s $245 million Series A for San Francisco- and London-based Aiolos Bio. In June, mental health startup Author Health locked up a $115 million round from General Atlantic and Flare Capital Partners. (tied) Iambic Therapeutics, $100M, biotech: Iambic Therapeutics closed a $100 million Series B financing co-led by Ascenta Capital and Abingworth.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 01, 2023 19:21 UTC
Very high demand from UK retail for early South African stone fruit
After a month of the new stone fruit season, United Exports looks ahead to a positive season with good yields, despite recent inclement weather in the Western Cape. In the Western Cape, the stone fruit season started in week 41 amid challenging weather, which affected the Brix levels that week. But as of week 42, United Exports was able to meet client expectations and export good quality fruit. The company is working on innovative solutions and continuous improvements to maintain fruit quality while saving costs. United Exports is vertically integrated, growing, pack, shipping, purchasing, marketing and selling produce, as well as licensing growers to produce OZblu® blueberries.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 01, 2023 19:11 UTC
Issuance of New US Patent Bolsters IP Protection for Jaguar Health in the Treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS)
Jaguar family company Napo Pharmaceuticals focuses on developing and commercializing human prescription pharmaceuticals for essential supportive care and management of neglected gastrointestinal symptoms across multiple complicated disease states. Napo Pharmaceuticals' crofelemer drug product candidate is the subject of the OnTarget study, an ongoing pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial for preventive treatment of chemotherapy-induced overactive bowel (CIOB) in adults with cancer on targeted therapy. The forward-looking statements in this release are only predictions. Jaguar has based these forward-looking statements largely on its current expectations and projections about future events. CONTACT:hello@jaguar.healthJaguar-JAGXSOURCE: Jaguar Health, Inc.View source version on accesswire.com:https://www.accesswire.com/798255/issuance-of-new-us-patent-bolsters-ip-protection-for-jaguar-health-in-the-treatment-of-short-bowel-syndrome-sbs
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 01, 2023 18:54 UTC
Libya’s Mufti suggests halt of oil sales to countries supporting Israel in war on Gaza – The North Africa Post
The Mufti of Libya Sheikh Al-Sadiq Al-Gharyani has urged authorities to suspend the sales of Libyan oil to countries supporting Israel in its ongoing massacre in Gaza. “Libyans must remove all European military missions from the country and cut off oil and gas sales to Western countries that are loyal to Israel”, the Mufti said on local television Tanasuh TV channel. Israel in its reaction to Hamas-orchestrated 0ctober 7 attacks which claimed the lives of more than 1000 people has been obliterating the Gaza Strip causing the death of more than 8,000 people, mostly women and children. Tel Aviv has ignored international calls for ceasefire. Several western countries including the U.S., France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have stood by Israel’s side and vowed to eradicate Hamas movement, controlling the Gaza Strip.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 01, 2023 18:17 UTC
Nigerian state to electrify bikes, trikes under new e-mobility project
Nigeria’s Ogun State has launched an e-mobility programme aimed at swapping all petrol powered motorcycles and tricycles with electricity powered ones as part of a wider sustainable transportation adoption drive. These CNG buses bring several advantages over traditional vehicles. Fleet of CNG converted buses is to serve Ogun State in Nigeria. Image Source: X“Our decision to embrace CNG buses was driven by our anticipation of downstream sector deregulation and fuel subsidy removal. Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun on one of the CNG powered buses.
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November 01, 2023 17:19 UTC
North Korea Announces Closure of Multiple Embassies Globally
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November 01, 2023 17:12 UTC
OCP Africa presents solutions for better food security at African Agricultural Technology Conference – The North Africa Post
OCP Africa, a subsidiary of Morocco’s OCP Group, has presented innovative solutions that could revolutionize agricultural practices in Africa. The presentation was made at the African Agricultural Technology Conference 2023, held in Nairobi October 30 – November 3 under the theme “Agricultural resilience through innovation.”OCP Africa explained to participants and visitors solutions to ensure greater food security and sustainable agriculture. The OCP caravan highlighted the role of soil testing and analysis in improving agricultural productivity and operations. The event was also an opportunity to demonstrate how OCP Africa’s solutions can increase yields and contribute to food security in the region. Organized by the African Agricultural Technology Foundation and the Kenyan Ministry of Agriculture, this continental conference brings together key players in the agricultural sector, including policy-makers, researchers, and academics
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 01, 2023 16:34 UTC
Moroccan-Mauritanian joint military commission meets in Nouakchott – The North Africa Post
The Moroccan-Mauritanian Joint Military Commission held its 4th meeting in Nouakchott on Tuesday to review means of strengthening military cooperation in the various areas of training and education. The meeting was co-chaired by Lieutenant General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces and Commander of the Southern Zone, and Chief of the General Staff of the Armies of Mauritania. During the meeting, FAR Inspector General praised the excellent level of Moroccan-Mauritanian cooperation and its positive outcome in the field of security and defense. He also stressed the need to consolidate the exchange of experience and expertise between the two countries’ armed forces and thus contribute to security and stability in the region, the FAR General Staff said in a statement. Military cooperation between Morocco and Mauritania is governed by a memorandum of understanding which established the Joint Military Commission for the consolidation of bilateral relations in the field of defense, the statement recalled.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 01, 2023 16:34 UTC
American University Cairo (AUC) Tomorrow’s Leaders Graduate Fellowship Program 2024
Tomorrow’s Leaders Graduate (TLG) students program is a joint effort between the US Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (NEA/AC), and AUC. Financial needDurationThe TLG students program is awarded for two years, in addition to any academic English language remedial courses that might be needed, with a review every semester for satisfactory academic performance. BenefitsThe TLG students program covers:1. Must submit the AUC TLG graduate admission applicationThe deadline to receive the AUC graduate application for consideration for fall 2024 is November 30, 2023. For More Information:Visit the Official Webpage of the American University Cairo (AUC) Tomorrow’s Leaders Graduate Fellowship Program 2024
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 01, 2023 16:20 UTC
North Korea To Close Embassies In Spain Hong Kong African Countries As International Sanctions Hurt Foreign Earnings Report
North Korea is poised to close a dozen of its embassies overseas including in Spain, Hong Kong and other African countries, reported Reuters citing media reports and analysts. The move could see closure of neary 25 per cent of Pyingyang’s missions worldwide, the report added. Last week, North Korean ambassadors in Angola and Uganda paid "farewell" visits to the leaders in both the countries, reported North Korean state media outlet KCNA on Monday while local media in both the African coutnries also reported shutdown of the North Korea's embassies there. Since the 1970s, North Korea has forged friendy ties with both, Angola and Uganda, maintainig military cooperation and providing rare resources of foreign currency such as statue-building projects. "This can be a sign of North Korea's difficult economic situation, where it is difficult to maintain even minimal diplomatic relations with traditionally friendly countries."
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 01, 2023 15:42 UTC
Egypt: Upgrade at power plants to improve gas turbine efficiency
Egypt has signed an agreement with Mitsubishi Power to further improve the performance of two power plants that supply electricity to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses. The announcement on Tuesday will see the upgrade of the Sidi Krir and El-Atf power plants, extending the previous agreement signed in 2021. The power plants were first launched by Mitsubishi Power in 2009. It follows the successful ongoing execution of a long-term service agreement signed in May 2021 for six M701F Gas Turbines at Cairo North, Sidi Krir and El-Atf power plants. Combined Heat and Power plants for Egypt, Middle East by 2030
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 01, 2023 15:17 UTC