The company offers real-time data for immediate response to irregularities, supporting regulatory compliance, environmental sustainability, safety, and operational optimisation. With SEGITEC providing its expertise as an integrator of control and instrumentation, the new partnership will help organisations enhance their sustainable practices. "Fluenta's mission to help operators comply with environmental regulations is complemented by SEGITEC's expertise in providing value-added services, which include project management, engineering, commissioning, operations, and maintenance,” said Julian Dudley-Smith, Fluenta managing director. “This partnership is a significant milestone, as it allows us to offer energy companies in North Africa and Gabon the best-in-class solutions to meet tightening environmental standards. Together, we are committed to empowering the region's oil, gas, and petrochemical industries to achieve their environmental goals while maintaining operational excellence.”

Fluenta’s ultrasonic flare gas measurement solutions and SEGITEC’s established distribution network in North Africa offer operators improved access and support for accurate and reliable flare gas measurement. This collaboration aligns with the shared goal of both companies to enhance access to sustainable practices within the oil and gas and petrochemical sectors. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and minimising environmental impact are top priorities for petrochemical and oil and gas companies. Segitec and Fluenta will be showcasing at this year’s NAPEC event (https://apo-opa.co/3X93kgA) on 14-16 October in Algeria. About SEGITEC:SEGITEC is a premier integrator of control and instrumentation solutions, with a strong foothold across the African continent.

But with unwavering resilience and a newfound determination, he joined the Narconon programme, marking a turning point in his journey toward self-awareness and enlightenment. Having found help at the newly opened Narconon in South Africa, he dedicates his time to helping others now. Through his journey, Lesedi has discovered a new sense of purpose and meaning. For nearly 50 years, the Narconon programme has offered a drug-free method to recover effectively. About the company: At Narconon Africa, you enter an environment dedicated to one thing: helping people overcome addiction for good.

IEA data shows that renewable capacity ambitions by 2030 across NDCs amount to a total of over 1,300GW. This is just 12% of the global tripling pledge, which requires installed renewable capacity of at least 11,000GW by 2030. Sub-Saharan Africa’s renewable energy targets for 2030The report says individual country ambitions indicate that SSA plans to more than triple its renewable energy capacity to more than 165GW by 2030. “For Angola, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon, Rwanda and Senegal, conditional renewable capacity ambitions are nearly 70% higher than unconditional ones. Egypt has the second largest non-hydropower installed renewable capacity in 2022 and the country has a long track-record in installing renewable capacity using several types of policies.

Palestinians displaced by the Gaza war have been living in "appalling" conditions, with children sometimes going for a whole day without food and thousands sharing the same toilet, Oxfam warned. "Despite Israeli assurances that full support would be provided for people fleeing, most of Gaza has been deprived of humanitarian aid, as famine inches closer," the aid agency said on Tuesday. Since Israeli troops launched their invasion into Rafah on May 6, an average of eight aid trucks per day have entered, Oxfam said, citing UN figures. While hundreds of commercial food trucks are estimated to be entering daily, the goods on board include non-nutritious energy drinks, chocolate and cookies, and are often very expensive, it added. "Obstructing tonnes of food for a malnourished population while waving through caffeine-laced drinks and chocolate is sickening."

CIA Director Bill Burns is also expected in Qatar's capital on Tuesday to press for a deal, Axios first reported. An Egyptian security delegation is expected to reach Doha on Wednesday in coordination with the US delegation, Egyptian press reported. Axios previously reported that a Hamas delegation was set to arrive in Cairo on Tuesday to discuss the latest proposal for a deal. Separately, Egyptian sources told the Lebanese Al-Akhbar newspaper —close to Hezbollah— on Tuesday that an Israeli delegation was soon expected in Cairo. Why it matters: The Biden administration is pulling out all the stops with mediators in Egypt and Qatar to get Hamas and Israel to commit to a last-ditch cease-fire proposal.

The long-awaited resumption of the CAF qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is upon us, reigniting the aspirations of African nations to secure their place on the grandest stage of international football. The Pharaohs, led by their new strategist Hossan Hassam, will be seeking redemption after a disappointing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign. This clash promises to be a captivating battle of wits and resilience, potentially reshaping the group's dynamic. Group C promises to be a thrilling affair, with Rwanda surprisingly leading the pack, closely followed by powerhouses Nigeria and South Africa. As the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup resume, the continent's best teams are poised to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of glory.

Iran’s acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani met with Syrian President Bashar Assad on Tuesday in his first international trip. Kani, who was in Lebanon the day before, met with Syrian officials including Syria’s Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad. Iran and Russia have been the main backers of Assad during Syria’s 13-year conflict that has killed half a million people and displaced half the population. Over the years, Syrian government forces have taken control of most parts of the country with their help. This is Bagheri Kani's first trip abroad.

Additionally, according to the International Monetary Fund’s GDP growth tracker, the African region significantly outpaces South America’s GDP growth, with a real GDP growth rate of 3.5% versus South America’s 1.4%. On the other hand, Africa still maintains a close range behind Asia, which leads with 4.4% to Africa’s 3.5%. However, in the coming years, according to Statista, Africa will experience a significant population boom, with an estimated 2.5 billion inhabitants by 2050. This, in turn, will significantly close the population gap with Asia by 2100. As GDP growth typically grows as the population does, the GDP growth gap could be narrowed down within the next few years.

It is difficult to overestimate just how significant the May 29 election has been for South Africans. South African voters are unhappy, and only 58.6% of them turned out to vote this year, down from 66% in 2019. Either alliance would see an acceleration of capital flight, combined with an exodus of skilled South Africans, black and white. The official opposition, the Democratic Alliance (DA), described a potential alliance ANC–EFF alliance as a “doomsday coalition.”A government of national unity? South Africans, along with their neighbors who rely so heavily on their regional economic strength, will be looking on nervously.

The recently endorsed EU’s Pact on Migration and Asylum “is going to run into political and possibly also legal challenges and a largely hostile international setting,” says a new study by the Elcano Royal Institute, while especially left-wing organizations denounce it as “the result of a deliberate EU policy aimed at creating a deterrent effect against unwanted migrants.”A recent investigation titled “Desert Dumps”, led by Lighthouse Reports, found that each year, the European Union “supports, finances and is directly involved in clandestine operations in North African countries” designed to prevent potential migrants from coming to the bloc and to disincentivize others, which result in tens of thousands of people being abandoned in the desert or other remote areas. A new study by the Spanish think tank now warns that “the complexity of the pact, the opposition of some Member States and its reliance on agreements with third-party countries bode ill for its implementation.” It foresees political and possibly also legal challenges, including ensuring that all EU members have the political will to abide by the rules. Another challenge for the EU will be the externalization of migration controls, in other words efforts to reach agreements with third countries, particularly in North Africa and the Sahel, so that during the time needed for their claims to be processed asylum seekers remain there, and in the event of being rejected will be returned from there. Some migrant rescue NGOs and left-wing organizations, have denounced what they call “the EU’s murderous anti-migrant and refugee policy.” The EU expects the authoritarian authoritarian regimes of its partners countries in the Maghreb to do the “dirty work” of the EU, says the ‘World Socialist Web Site’, referring to the “inhumane practice of pushbacks by sea and land, and the intentional death by abandonment in the desert”.

This is a unique photography exhibition designed to enable people with sight loss to better engage with the visual world. It is designed for everyone- blind, partially sighted, and sighted - by transforming how we all experience photography. “Canon Central and North Africa’s participation at GITEX Africa is a testament to understanding and addressing the unique needs of the African region. Our dedicated team focuses on six programmes under the umbrella of Canon's World of Education: the Miraisha Programme, Canon Academy Juniors, Canon Academy Photo, Canon Academy Video, Canon Print Hub, and the Canon Student Development Programme. Canon invites visitors to GITEX Africa to experience this unique, inclusive exhibition.

The future of art is very much the theme of “Your Ghosts Are Mine: Expanded Cinema, Amplified Voices,” a film and video installation that coincides with this year’s Venice Biennale. Organized by Qatar Museums and featuring some 40 artists from the region, it speaks to the emergence of the Middle East as a force in various art forms, not to mention a force in changing the narrative on how the region is portrayed in film and art. The future is on the mind of Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the chairwoman of Qatar Museums and the Doha Film Institute. Al Mayassa sees this year’s Art for Tomorrow conference in Venice, convened by the Democracy & Culture Foundation, with panels moderated by New York Times journalists, as a chance to improve the profile of artists from her home country of Qatar and beyond. Among the events at the conference is a tour of the installation at the ACP Palazzo Franchetti, a Biennale venue.

Ghanaian startup Kofa, a forerunner in battery network solutions which is currently rolling out an e-motorcycle in its home market, plans to take its battery swapping solution to Kenya and Togo in the neat future. It has developed a multi-use high-capacity battery system named Kore2, alongside a battery swapping network, as it bids to foster a sustainable energy future in West Africa. Kofa has strategically partnered with TAIL-G, a globally recognised e-motorcycle manufacturer, to design the Jidi e-motorcycle, which is tailored for the African market. The Jidi e-motorcycle, equipped with Kofa’s Kore2 battery, boasts a range of over 100km, catering to the mobility needs of the region with a sustainable solution. While other companies focused on importing ready-made EVs into the market, Kofa focused on creating a market for efficient batteries and the charging infrastructure to support battery users.

n February 2024, Saudi Arabia established Alat, an advanced technology firm owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF). Alat and, more broadly, the Kingdom's transition away from being solely an oil–based economy, will significantly impact Saudi Arabia's foreign and domestic politics. Alat and Saudi Arabia's innovation effortsWhen Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the creation of Alat in February 2024, he stressed the vital role this organization will play in Saudi Arabia's economic development. Last year, China brokered a historic deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran, two hostile countries. Despite Vision 2030's efforts, Saudi Arabia's private sector's share of GDP was 41% in 2022—it has increased in recent years, but it is still lower than that of other competitors.