GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - This week on North Central Florida Treasures Art Adkins the owner of Antique City Mall in Micanopy shows us a useful tool valued by famished soldiers during WWII, this weeks treasure is the Coleman camper stove. The 520 model Coleman camper stove played a key role during World War II as equipment issued to U.S. It had one single burner and was made durable and reliable under various conditions soldiers encountered. It saw a lot us of across many parts of the war, including Europe, the Pacific, and North Africa. In a retail setting this camper stove is worth $100 - $125.

The United States has concluded its military presence in Niger, transferring control of its last base to local authorities. With this departure, only a small contingent of American personnel remains in Niger, primarily for administrative tasks related to the withdrawal process. The withdrawal signifies a major change in regional dynamics, as Niger was previously seen as a key Western ally in combating jihadist insurgencies in the Sahel. The US and France had maintained a significant military presence in the area, investing heavily in military assistance and training. This development underscores the changing landscape of international security cooperation in West Africa and the challenges facing efforts to combat extremist groups in the Sahel region.

South African fintech startup Curnance is working on revolutionising the financial landscape for international students and tourists in Africa by providing essential financial services and empowering individuals to build credit histories in foreign countries. Formed in 2021 by CEO and founder Jeremiah Olamijuwon, Curnance collaborates with local banks to provide a diverse range of financial services. “Some international students had requested someone to help them make payments in Rand, while they paid the student in South Africa in their local currency. Within six months of operations, Curnance processed over ZAR1 million (US$54,000) from South Africa and Eswatini alone. “Curnance provides a wide range of financial services like savings, credit, and exchange.

SAPVIA and VUKA Group are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to launch the Commercial & Industrial Solar and Storage Solutions Summit. The Summit, scheduled for 19-20 November 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa, is a collaborative effort that addresses critical energy security-related challenges faced by large commercial and industrial enterprises, focusing on keeping operations sustainable and financially viable. SAPVIA, as the leading association representing solar PV interests in South Africa, brings extensive knowledge and advocacy in renewable energy policy and technology. “We are thrilled to partner with VUKA Group to launch the Commercial & Industrial Solar and Storage Solutions Summit,” said Dr. Rethabile Melamu, CEO of SAPVIA. Together, we aim to foster innovation and provide practical solutions that ensure operational continuity and financial viability.”The launch of the Commercial & Industrial Solar and Storage Solutions Summit signifies SAPVIA and VUKA Group’s dedication to advancing renewable energy initiatives and promoting sustainable business practices within the energy sector.

Following the re-election of Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, Mauritania unveiled the line-up of a new cabinet, led by Prime minister Mokhtar Ould Diay. Prime Minister Diay is a graduate of Morocco’s data and statistics postgraduate school in 1997. Defense minister Hanana Ould Sidi graduated from Meknes military academy in 1978, which was also attended by several current Sahel and African leaders. He graduated with an MA degree in fisheries in El Jadida in 2001 and is also a recipient of another masters degree in science from Moulay Ismail university in Meknes. Agriculture minister Memma Ould Beibata attended Hassan II agronomic school in Rabat 1982 to 1983 and then went to an agricultural engineering school in Meknes between 1983 and 1987.

CAIRO, Aug 6 (Reuters) – Egypt’s state grains buyer, the General Authority for Supply Commodities, announced on Tuesday a massive tender for 3.8 million metric tons of wheat to cover imports between October 2024 and April 2025, its largest ever according to traders. Egypt has been one of the world’s largest wheat importers, mainly to provide subsidised bread for tens of millions of its people. GASC alone imports some 5.5 million metric tons of wheat annually for bread subsidies.

Li Changlin, China's ambassador to Morocco, claims his country's investment in the North African nation's EV and new energy sectors has "exploded." The Tangier tech hub, another project, will host hundreds of Chinese companies. In addition to bypassing duties, setting up manufacturing facilities in Morocco offers Chinese companies another benefit: tax breaks. Morocco's free-trade deal with the EU allows Chinese companies to bypass tariffs from the trade bloc. It aims to become a key player in global battery minerals production and processing transformation, with major EV battery plants already announced.

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "MENA Construction & Infrastructure Projects Market 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The MENA Construction & Infrastructure Projects Market 2024 report is a comprehensive analysis of sector trends, project opportunities, and challenges in the MENA region. It examines specific project opportunities and tenders in each country, historical, current and future contract awards, and highlights the top contractors and clients. It examines specific project opportunities and tenders in each country, historical, current and future contract awards, and highlights the top contractors and clients. Construction Project Momentum Index (CPMI)Definition & Global ScoreRegional ScoresCPMI Scores of Major Regional Markets, January 2024CPMI Scores of MENA Region, January 2024CPMI Scores - MENA Region, by StageCPMI Scores - MENA Region, by SectorCPMI Scores - MENA Region, by Country / Major Markets6.

Heavy rains have triggered building collapses that have killed 17 people in northern Sudan, as the country reels from almost 16 months of fighting between rival security forces, a medic told AFP on Tuesday. About 11,500 homes have collapsed, the state's infrastructure minister Samir Saad told reporters Tuesday, and at least 170 people have been injured. Each year in August, peak flow on the Nile River is accompanied by torrential rains, destroying homes, wrecking infrastructure and claiming lives, both directly and indirectly through water-borne diseases. Last week, a flash flood caused the deaths of five people in Port Sudan, on the Red Sea coast. Since July 7, torrential rains and flooding have killed more than 30 people across the country, Sudan's federal emergency operations center said Tuesday.

Finland became the latest country and the first Nordic country to formally support the autonomy proposal under Moroccan sovereignty as a solution to the Sahara conflict. Finland’s new position is a state position, involving all spheres of the state, within the executive and legislative branches. Finland’s support for the autonomy plan is part of an international momentum in favor of a solution to the Sahara conflict within the framework of Morocco’s sovereignty. It is also part of the momentum within the European Union, Finland becoming the 17th EU member state to support autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty. In the joint statement, Finland also stressed that as a stable country, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, Morocco has reinforced its position as a key regional player.

TUNIS, Tunisia — A potential presidential candidate in Tunisia has been sentenced to two years in prison, marking another setback to the country’s fledgling opposition challenging President Kais Saied as he seeks a new term. Following a complaint by the North African nation’s election authority, she was found guilty of violating a controversial anti-fake news decree outlawing spreading information that slanders or harms others. Moussi’s lawyer Nafaa Laribi told The Associated Press on Tuesday that she still intends to run in the Oct. 6 presidential election, and that, unlike other candidates, nothing in Monday’s sentence prevents her from running. The sentence is the latest in a growing crackdown that observers have said is politically motivated against Saied’s critics, regardless of political affiliation. With Moussi and other leading opposition figures in prison, Saied is expected to face little election competition in what was once the Middle East and North Africa’s most progressive democracy.

A passing Maltese-flagged cargo ship found the boat 112 nautical miles southwest of the town of Pylos in the early hours of Tuesday, the coast guard said. Many attempt to make the short crossing from the Turkish coast to nearby eastern Greek islands in small dinghies. The Greek coast guard came under intense criticism for its actions concerning the Adriana, which had been sailing in international waters but within Greece’s area of responsibility for search and rescue operations. A coast guard patrol boat and several merchant ships had been shadowing the Adriana for hours when it sank, but were unable to evacuate the passengers and prevent the massive loss of life. Survivors have said the Adriana went down during a botched coast guard attempt to tow it, which Greek officials strongly deny.

Fitch Ratings has lowered Kenya’s credit rating from “B” to “B-”, pointing to increased risks to the nation’s finances after the government retracted planned tax measures due to public protests. The Kenyan government, yielding to demonstrators, scrapped a tax proposal intended to generate an additional $2.7 billion in revenue, a move initially advised by the IMF to correct fiscal disparities. Fitch warns of the ongoing threat of social unrest, which could hinder efforts to stabilize the economy. Kenya faces hurdles in obtaining foreign loans, exacerbated by high interest rates and diminished foreign reserves. Moody’s had previously reduced Kenya’s rating, and S&P is expected to announce its decision on August 23.

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