DR Congo government says M23 rebels, Rwanda disrupting local air traffic
The Tutsi-led M23 have been waging a fresh insurgency in the vast central African country’s militia-plagued east since 2022. Military efforts to push them back have intensified over the past year with the use of drones and aircraft. Congo authorities, the United Nations, the United States and other Western governments have accused Rwanda of backing the group. Rwanda vehemently denies the accusations that have heavily soured relations with its neighbour.
Source:The North Africa Journal
July 30, 2024 03:37 UTC
Israel Weighs Response to Deadly Hezbollah Strike
The strike, which the United States and Israel have attributed to the Iran-backed Lebanese militia Hezbollah, was the deadliest attack on Israel or an Israeli-controlled territory since the Hamas-led attack of Oct. 7, 2023. Early on Sunday, Israel said it had struck Hezbollah targets “deep inside Lebanese territory” and in the south of the country. The airstrikes are thought to be part of Israel’s ongoing operations against the militant group and not its response to Saturday’s attack. Israel and Hezbollah have traded fire since Oct. 8, 2023, when the militant group, which dominates southern Lebanon, launched a volley of attacks on northern Israel in solidarity with Hamas. Hezbollah presents a potentially greater threat to Israel than Hamas in the event of a full-scale war.
Source:The North Africa Journal
July 30, 2024 00:07 UTC
The Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami, condemns attacks at a hospital and livestock market in Al Fasher, North Darfur
“I am deeply saddened by these horrific attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure such as hospitals, apartments and markets. Civilian infrastructures should never be a target and are protected under the international humanitarian law,” said Clementine Nkweta-Salami, the Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan. Resumption of livelihoods and other economic activities, unimpeded humanitarian access, and upscaling of humanitarian funding are critical for Sudan to avert the looming threat of famine. More than 18,800 people have been killed and over 33,000 injured since the conflict broke out in April 2023, according to humanitarian partners. Despite limited funding and a challenging operating environment, humanitarian partners are on the ground and have reached over 7.1 million people with some form of humanitarian assistance between January and May.
Source:The North Africa Journal
July 29, 2024 23:14 UTC
King Mohammed VI urges speeding up desalination projects powered by clean energy – The North Africa Post
King Mohammed VI underscored the need to address the water challenge by speeding up desalination projects that are powered by renewable energies. “This will also make it possible to irrigate vast farming areas, thereby helping to enhance the country’s food security,” he said. The monarch also called for “the development of a national water desalination industry as well as courses for the training of specialized engineers and technicians. “Considering the efforts that are being made to provide water for us all, we ought to be honest with ourselves regarding the sound, rational use of water resources. Indeed, spending billions and billions in order to mobilize water resources, only to see that cases of waste and misuse continue to exist, is unacceptable.” The King said.
Source:The North Africa Journal
July 29, 2024 22:42 UTC
King Mohammed VI’s proposal for a lasting solution to Palestinian-Israeli conflict – The North Africa Post
King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, urged a break away with crisis management in favor of a lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that would help achieve an independent Palestinian state, including Gaza territory, with eastern Jerusalem as its capital. “In keeping with the same spirit of commitment and responsibility, I continue to back constructive initiatives aimed at finding practical solutions, achieving a tangible and permanent ceasefire, and addressing the humanitarian situation,” the King said in a speech on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of his accession to the throne. “The deteriorating conditions in the region require going beyond the logic of crisis management and seeking, instead, a final solution to this conflict,” he said. Such a solution should be first based on putting an end to the war in Gaza as an urgent priority, then this must be achieved concurrently with opening up political prospects conducive to a just and lasting peace in the region. “The keen interest we take in the situation prevailing in the country does not mean we are oblivious of, or insensitive to, the tragedy befalling our Palestinian brothers and sisters,” he insisted.
Source:The North Africa Journal
July 29, 2024 22:03 UTC
Best Crypto Presales / Easy 30x Cryptos : Artemis emerges as the top contender in the realm of crypto presales, with EarthMeta, Dogeverse, Sealana, and WienerAI trailing closely behind
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Source:The North Africa Journal
July 29, 2024 21:47 UTC
French Magazine highlights Morocco’s Infrastructure Renaissance spearheaded by King Mohammed VI – The North Africa Post
This is expected to be reinforced by upgrading 7,000 kilometers of national roads, 2,000 kilometers of highways, and 4,500 kilometers of rural roads by 2035. In the same context, the document drafted by John Thomas Lessor, General Director of the “Thomas More Institute,” highlighted significant developments in the railway sector over the past two decades. Railways have become denser and more modern, including electric and high-speed lines; notably, the Al-Boraq line carried 5 million passengers in 2023 out of a total of 52 million benefiting from the railway network. The country plans to extend this network to 43 Moroccan cities by 2040, compared to 23 currently, reaching about 87% of the Moroccan population. Highlighting Morocco’s infrastructure achievements over the past 25 years, coinciding with King Mohammed VI’s accession to the throne, Conflicts mentioned the kingdom’s development of numerous energy projects, including solar and wind energy, citing the Noor solar projects in Ouarzazate, Boujdour, and Tafilalt, as well as wind energy and green hydrogen projects with recent agreements with Germany.
Source:The North Africa Journal
July 29, 2024 17:56 UTC
North Korea uses military helicopters to rescue thousands from floods
Leader Kim Jong Un surveys damage and chastises officials for their failure to prepare and respond to recent torrential rain. North Korea has said it used military helicopters to evacuate more than 5,000 people from severe flooding in the northwest of the country near the Chinese border. North Korea has seen record-breaking downpours. South Korea’s meteorological administration said it was the highest rainfall recorded in North Korea in 29 years. Floods in North Korea often cause serious damage because of poor drainage, deforestation and dilapidated infrastructure.
Source:The North Africa Journal
July 29, 2024 17:27 UTC
North Korean officials seek medicines for Kim's obesity-related health problems, Seoul says
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has regained weight and appears to have obesity-related health problems such as high blood pressure and diabetes, and his officials are looking for new medicines abroad to treat them, South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers on Monday. Both his father and grandfather, who ruled North Korea before his 2011 inheritance of power, died of heart issues. AdvertisementLee said the NIS told lawmakers that Kim has shown symptoms of high blood pressure and diabetes since his early 30s. North Korea is one of the most secretive countries in the world, and there is virtually no way for outsiders to know Kim’s exact health conditions. The NIS also has a spotty record in confirming developments in North Korea.
Source:The North Africa Journal
July 29, 2024 17:13 UTC
Five tips to maximise your solar PV performance this winter
With winter bringing shorter days and lower sun angles, new solar owners have questions about solar panel efficiency and how to optimise their systems during this time. This results in lower solar panel efficiency and shorter daylight hours. Graphing solar PV generation over the yearThe drop in solar generation during winter highlights the importance of oversizing your solar solution to ensure adequate output during these months. Image source: AWPowerHow to maximise solar panel performance in winterDespite the reduced sunlight, there are several strategies to enhance your solar PV system’s performance during winter:1. Final wordsBy understanding how winter impacts solar PV efficiency and implementing these practical strategies, you can ensure your solar system continues to perform optimally throughout the year.
Source:The North Africa Journal
July 29, 2024 17:07 UTC
Beauty Tips We Learned From the Middle Eastern and North African Community
A signature of MENA beauty, both in life and art, is the brow. Says content creator Cyrus Veyssi, “When I was younger I felt like I needed to conform to Western beauty norms. One day I was actually in the middle of trimming my brows when my mom walked in and gently reminded me that my brows are a time stamp of my grandpa’s brows, thick and free, a visual motif of our culture. “There’s one that I cannot do my makeup routine without: using Eco gel on my eyebrows as a substitute brow gel. Eco gel keeps my brows fluffy, yet it keeps them in place.
Source:The North Africa Journal
July 29, 2024 16:59 UTC
Zimbabwe: Solar energy plant to increase its capacity to 25MW
The first grid-connected solar energy farm in Zimbabwe is to increase its capacity from 2MW to 25MW. Independent power producer Centragrid said the 25MW plant will comprise approximately 70,000 solar modules arranged into 10 power blocks, each with a capacity of 2.5MWdc. The 25MW plant will cover a land area of about 50 hectares. How the solar energy plant in Zimbabwe currently functionsThe 2MW plant, in operation since 2019, consists of 6,400 polycrystalline panels. 30MWac solar energy project in Zimbabwe lands $1.5m investment
Source:The North Africa Journal
July 29, 2024 16:36 UTC
Solar and wind energy projects to add 750MW to grid in Egypt
Egypt is set to boost its electricity capacity by 750MW in the next few months through two renewable energy projects. The projects, with a total investment of $700 million, are expected to “significantly contribute to Egypt’s renewable energy goals.”The wind energy initiative will have a capacity of 250MW. The solar energy station will have a capacity of 500MW. The ministry noted that the implementation progress of the solar energy station in Kom Ombo has surpassed 75%. These include switching to using solar energy, recycling metals and water and using modern technologies to reduce waste and double production using the same resources.
Source:The North Africa Journal
July 29, 2024 16:17 UTC
Turkey considers Libya offshore hydrocarbons explorations – The North Africa Post
Turkish energy minister said his country is planning to conduct offshore explorations in Libyan waters in search of oil and gas. Ankara and Tripoli are close to reaching an agreement to launch the explorations, energy minister Alparslan Bayraktar told Sabah newspaper. Bayraktar said that, while Turkey invests in explorations in the Mediterranean, it also attaches a higher importance to the black sea. In November 2019, Turkey and the UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) in Libya signed agreements for military cooperation and the demarcation of maritime boundaries. This agreement has been a point of contention, as it delineates maritime boundaries between Turkey and Libya in the Mediterranean, which Greece and Cyprus view as an infringement on their own maritime zones.
Source:The North Africa Journal
July 29, 2024 16:15 UTC
CORRECTION -- Network International and Biz2X Announce Embedded Financing Partnership to Transform SME Lending in the UAE
Financing options through this partnership are expected to become available to Network’s UAE-based SME merchants early in the fourth quarter of 2024. : Network's merchants will gain fast access to financing options through this platform, with loan processing times as fast as 48 hours. Flexible Repayment Options : Loan repayment is managed through the same digital platform used to generate the credit decision. “By embedding lending options directly into our payment ecosystem, we're creating a seamless financial experience that meets the evolving needs of modern businesses. “Our partnership with Network International fully leverages our expertise at delivering embedded financing options to merchants around the world,” said Rohit Arora, CEO of Biz2X.
Source:The North Africa Journal
July 29, 2024 15:12 UTC