South Korea intends to secure supply chains and pave the way for its companies to expand its presence in Africa with a focus on several sectors, including critical minerals and energy. This included South Korea signing 12 agreements and 34 memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with several African nations. Super-charge the critical minerals value chainImage Source: XDelegations from 48 African nations visited South Korea to attend the two-day summit. The summit was the first of its kind hosted by South Korea for African nations and the largest multilateral summit since the Yoon Suk Yeol administration took office in May 2022. South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol and Tanzania President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan at the Summit.

He was commander of Amphibious Task Force “0” during the D-Day invasion, landing troops at Omaha. That successful duty was the culmination of years of practical experience of amphibious landings and maneuvers that he perfected. In February 1943, Hall became commander of the Amphibious Task Force for the U.S. Eighth Fleet off North Africa. During a London planning meeting in February 1944, Hall declared that he would not have enough firepower to support the assault. With the successful D-Day landings and the push of Allied troops across Europe in late 1944, Hall was transferred to the Pacific Theater of operations.

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Republicans have enough General Assembly members on their own to initiate the referendum if they remain united on the idea. Republican legislatures in at least six states already have agreed to place noncitizen voting measures on the fall ballots, including Wisconsin, another presidential battleground. The proposal “makes it absolutely clear and removes all reasonable doubt that only citizens can vote in our state’s elections,” he said. Roy Cooper’s veto, proposals can’t be brought before voters unless 72 of the House’s 120 members and 30 of the Senate’s 50 members vote yes. We’ll see if there’s enough support.”___ This story has been corrected to show that the group is Americans For Citizen Voting, not Americans For Citizens Voting, and its representative is Kevrick McKain, not Kevrick McCain.

Grab your chairs and blankets, pack a picnic lunch, and head to Littlejohn Park to enjoy the outdoors and AZA, in a free afternoon celebration of North African music and history on Saturday, June 15, at noon. Littlejohn Park is located at 1422 Buena Vista Ave., and is easily accessible by both bike and AC Transit. Presented by Rhythmix Cultural Works and Alameda Recreation & Parks Department, AZA unites traditional North African Tamazight music—often incorrectly labeled as “Berber” music—with the global influences of its members. They formed AZA in Santa Cruz, California, after moving to the United States more than 20 years ago. The concert at Littlejohn Park is FREE for all ages.

Offshore staffTORONTO, Canada — Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas is farming into one exploration block offshore South Africa and exiting another. Tosaco intends to transfer its remaining 25% share to OrangeBasin Oil and Gas, a newly formed South African entity. Block 1 covers 19,929 km; its eastern side is about 174 km offshore while its western section extends about 263 km into deep water. Eco has decided to relinquish its 50% operated stake in offshore Block 2B, where in 2022 it drilled the Gazania-1 well offsetting Soekor’s AJ-1 oil discovery. There are inboard gas discoveries on the block, Kudu to the north, and multiple discoveries in the Ibhubesi Field to the south.

Traditional investment paradigms shift in a lower interest rate environment, compelling investors to reassess their asset allocation and trading strategies. Traditional investment paradigms shift in a lower interest rate environment, compelling investors to reassess their asset allocation and trading strategies. Traditional investment paradigms shift in a lower interest rate environment, compelling investors to reassess their asset allocation and trading strategies. Traditional investment paradigms shift in a lower interest rate environment, compelling investors to reassess their asset allocation and trading strategies. Traditional investment paradigms shift in a lower interest rate environment, compelling investors to reassess their asset allocation and trading strategies.

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has appointed a consortium to construct and operate its first 20MW solar PV plant at the Port of Richards Bay. TNPA said the plant’s construction is part of its commitment to decarbonise its port operations under its Renewable Energy Purchase programme. TNPA anticipates that the design and construction of the plant will start in June 2024 and that it will be operational by 31 May 2026. Consortium to operate solar plant for seven years – TransnetThe appointment of Amulet Group Consortium follows a Request for Proposals procurement process, which TNPA embarked on in May 2023. Nigeria: Solar energy to provide electricity at container terminalAmulet Group Consortium consists of Amulet Group and LTM Energy Group, bringing in skills and experience obtained primarily in the energy industry.

Frontline communities around the world are shouldering the deleterious injustices of climate change, especially in Africa despite it emitting only around 4% of total global carbon emissions. As someone familiar with the experience of displacement, I have witnessed how climate change strikes at the heart of our culture and identity. Now, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change predicts a doubling of drought frequency in North Africa to come. Conflicts over territory and diminishing water-dependent resources, once unthinkable, now disrupt the social cohesion and hospitality for which nomadic communities are renowned. Rich historic-emitter countries must honour their obligations to provide climate finance under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Parades and beacons mark D-Day 80th anniversary15 hours ago By Jordan Davies , Catriona Aitken , BBC News ShareBBC "It's difficult to tell people about it," says 104-year-old veteran Jim LewisThe 80th anniversary of D-Day has been marked with events across Wales. The allied liberation of Europe has been celebrated by veterans and families, while remembering those who lost their lives during World War Two. In Swansea, Blind Veterans UK organised a ceremony at the Grand Hotel for veterans from across south Wales. The procession marched to the Normandy veterans’ memorial at Bodhyfryd, where a wreath-laying service took place. People have gathered at events across the country to pay their respects to fallen soldiers while celebrating the success of the D-Day landings

GITEX GLOBAL, one of the world’s largest tech and start-up shows announces further expansion into Africa with the launch of GITEX NIGERIA. Taking place in both Lagos and Abuja, the most strategic and business influential cities in Nigeria, GITEX NIGERIA is poised to become be the largest in-market access event of the decade to discover Nigeria’s vast tech ecosystem. Bringing GITEX to Nigeria gives us the opportunity to export Nigerian technology to the world.”CEO of KAOUN International, Trixie LohMirmand, organiser of GITEX NIGERIA, said: “The format of GITEX NIGERIA will be unique. GITEX NIGERIA shines a spotlight on the country’s exponential growth sectors in AI, Future Finance, Digital Health, Start-ups and Scale-ups. It will integrate the Nigerian tech ecosystem firmly into GITEX AFRICA Morocco and extend its reach into GITEX GLOBAL in Dubai and GITEX EUROPE in Berlin.

Indra has chosen Q-Free’s Intrada Synergy Server to process licence plate-based video toll transactions on a contract in North Carolina, US. Indra is the toll system integrator of the I-485 Express Lane Roadside Toll Collection System (RTCS) project by the North Carolina Turnpike Authority (NCTA), which aims to improve travel time reliability and traffic flow in the Charlotte area. It is part of a strategic initiative by North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDoT) and NCTA to develop an interconnected express lane network within critical transportation corridors. Indra is employing technologies including 3D Lidar and artificial intelligence to make the system work; Intrada Synergy Server uses advanced image-to-data conversion technologies and AI, and can process a diverse range of US licence plate styles. "We are committed to delivering tangible benefits to toll agencies and road users alike," says Marco Sinnema, Q-Free VP of image review solutions.

Algeria’s army chief, Gen. Saïd Chengriha, has escaped lately an assassination attempt that has given rise to all sorts of speculations among security and military ranks, according to leaked intelligence reports. A car bomb has targeted the General’s convoy, leading to a deadly collision and fire that claimed six lives. The failed attack reflects the struggle for power which is intensifying in the country reeling under unprecedented growing social, economic and political crises. Divisions inside the military establishment are deepening, threatening to destabilize further the regime which is rocked by a series of corruption and drugs trafficking scandals involving powerful Generals. Arbitrary arrests, torture, enforced disappearances, crackdown and persecution of human rights activists intensified under the pretext of threats to national security.

Ahmed Galal Ismail, Chief Executive Officer of Majid Al Futtaim – Holding, says: “Majid Al Futtaim is a business centred around providing everyday great moments to our customers, partners and community members.”“At every touch point we strive to offer a truly memorable experience, which is why safeguarding our business networks and customer data is paramount to our operations and essential to a memorable experience.”“Partnering with Checkout.com will help to ensure our customers have a seamless, secure way to transact across all of our businesses, anywhere in the world.”Guillaume Pousaz, Founder and CEO at Checkout.com, says: “We are thrilled to deepen our partnership with Majid Al Futtaim, the leader in the retail and lifestyle sector, to boost conversion rates and enhance payments performance.”“This collaboration highlights our commitment to continuously find innovative ways to add value for our merchants.”“This partnership will provide Majid Al Futtaim and its customers an improved shopping experience, with seamless and innovative payment solutions.”“Together with the Majid Al Futtaim team, we will redefine the e-commerce landscape in the Middle East and Africa, setting new standards for convenience and reliability in the digital economy.”

Ivory Coast-based cloud communication startup LAfricaMobile has raised a US$4.6 million Series A round of funding to accelerate its expansion across French-speaking Africa. Founded in 2014, LAfricaMobile allows clients to carry out large-scale communication campaigns using mobile technologies like SMS, USSD, voice, WhatsApp, airtime and text-to-speech. With nearly 100 million transactions, LAM has connected more than 15 countries and 60 operators, and it is now planning on expanding its operations after closing its US$4.6 million Series A round. LAfricaMobile will use the funding to consolidate its financial position and accelerate its expansion in French-speaking Africa. We are honoured to lead this funding round as a cornerstone investor to support both the expansion of their offering and geographical footprint while improving the accessibility of local content.”