E-commerce revolutionizes the buying and selling of goods and services online, leveraging websites, apps, and social media platforms. Automation tools like email marketing, chatbots, and order fulfillment enhance operational efficiency, providing a seamless customer experience3. Retailers leverage data and analytics to track performance, identify popular items, and strategically showcase them on their websites, product pages, or email campaigns. Retailers employ data and artificial intelligence to gather and analyze customer information, including browsing and purchase history. Personalization tools like email marketing and loyalty programs further engage and reward customers5.

FILE - A Spanish civil guard waits for migrants to arrive at the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, near the border of Morocco and Spain, Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Spain's Supreme Court has ruled that Spanish authorities acted illegally when they sent unaccompanied child migrants back to Morocco in 2021. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue, File)MADRID – Spain’s Supreme Court ruled Monday that authorities acted illegally when they sent unaccompanied child migrants back to Morocco after thousands of people forced their way from the North African country onto Spanish soil in 2021. Spain’s Interior Ministry defended sending the unaccompanied children back across the border, arguing that they wanted to go home. The Supreme Court judges rejected arguments that the 2007 agreement superseded Spanish law and said the mass return contravened the European Convention on Human Rights.

Spain’s Supreme Court has ruled that Spanish authorities acted illegally when they sent unaccompanied child migrants back to Morocco in 2021FILE - Unaccompanied minors who crossed into Spain are gathered outside a warehouse used as temporary shelter at the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, near the border of Morocco and Spain, Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Spain's Supreme Court has ruled that Spanish authorities acted illegally when they sent unaccompanied child migrants back to Morocco in 2021. Spain's Supreme Court has ruled that Spanish authorities acted illegally when they sent unaccompanied child migrants back to Morocco in 2021. Spain's Supreme Court has ruled that Spanish authorities acted illegally when they sent unaccompanied child migrants back to Morocco in 2021. Spain's Supreme Court has ruled that Spanish authorities acted illegally when they sent unaccompanied child migrants back to Morocco in 2021.

The workshop provided participants with a better understanding of the economic potential of electric mobility value chains on growth, job creation and market opportunities. “Our main objective was to contribute to the knowledge of senior policy makers in Morocco, the DRC and Zambia about the steps necessary for development of Regional Value Chains (RVCs) in electric mobility. The global energy transition and exponential growth of the electric car sector (about US$8 trillion by 2025, US$46 trillion by 2050) are providing African countries with an opportunity to develop regional electric mobility value chains while speeding up the continent’s economic integration. North Africa could capitalise on the availability of materials needed for the development of an electric mobility value chain in Africa (Cobalt, Lithium, Nickel, Manganese and Graphite). Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA).

Türkiye may play a role in Libya's efforts to diversify its energy mix by adding more clean energy resources at a time when the country seeks to expand renewable energy resources and its economy is beginning to recover from the wounds of yearslong political unrest. In a significant shift in the North African country's energy sector, traditionally dominated by hydrocarbons, the focus is now placed on including renewable energy, driven by increasing energy security concerns and rising demand. This ambitious plan, set to change the energy dynamics in the North African region, targets a 20% renewable energy mix in Libya's energy sector by 2035. The renewable energy mix will prominently feature solar, wind and concentrated solar power (CSP), Elansari said. He also emphasized the importance of international cooperation in achieving Libya's renewable energy target.

Cape Town, January 22 (IANS) The Indian men's hockey team kicked off its South Africa tour on Monday with a stunning 4-0 win against the hosts of Paris Olympics Games France here. India's first goal came in the 13th minute through Harmanpreet Singh's exceptional drag-flick. He added to his team's scoreline in the 26th minute via PC, improving on his drag flick to score past the French goalie. The week-long tournament features France, the Netherlands, India and hosts South Africa. On January 24, India will face France in their second match, followed by a match against hosts South Africa on Jan 26 and will take on the Netherlands on the 28th.

Shared mobility has the potential to offer short and long-term solutions in addressing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) relating to transport, a recent report says. And Africa will play a major role as its shared mobility market is set to have a higher growth rate than other regions by 2030. “While the market is growing fast, it still represents less than 5% of overall global mobility spending, which is more than $10 trillion.”Africa’s growth in the shared mobility sectorAfrica represents only a small part of the global shared-mobility market, with an estimated market size of $4.2bn in 2023. By 2030, the market size is expected to have nearly doubled compared to 2023, to as much as $7.8 billion. “With the industry projected to grow to a $400bn market by 2030, addressing issues such as congestion, emissions, safety concerns, and working conditions will be crucial.”See OliverWyman’s Shared Mobility’s Global Impact report here.

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Solar-generated power continued to grow in 2023, with Africa registering record numbers, in part, due to chronic loadshedding in South Africa, a new report shows. The Africa Solar Industry Association’s (AFSIA) Annual Solar Outlook 2024, says 2023 saw an increase of 46% in solar installed globally (at 350GWp) compared to 2022’s 240GWp estimated to have been added. Loadshedding’s solar consequenceThe growth has largely been driven by South Africa, where loadshedding continues to plague the country’s electricity supply. “The loadshedding issues experienced in South Africa since 2022 have caused an unprecedented wave of solar installations for both C&I and residential solar. See the Africa Solar Industry Association’s (AFSIA) Annual Solar Outlook 2024 here.

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Tunisia’s president Kais Saied extended his power grab to the central bank, undermining the independence of the monetary policy in a country that suffers from an aggravating fiscal and economic crisis. Saied made the statement as he seeks direct financing of the state budget by the central bank, a move many economists warn would further worsen inflation. Shunning painful reforms to curb spending, President Saied rejected an IMF deal calling for subsidies’ cuts and a reform of public finances. The crackdown on the independence of the Tunisian central bank is seen by critics as a continuation of the president’s crackdown on the state institutions. Under Saied, Tunisia’s democratic achievements have been overturned along with its faltering economy making of it one of the countries most at risk of default.

Relations between Algiers and Bamako are still strained over Algeria’s continuous “unfriendly acts” and “blatant interference” in Mali’s internal affairs. In its final communiqué, the 19th summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) included a paragraph on the Malian crisis, exacerbating tension between the two neighboring countries. “Bamako categorically rejected a text proposed by Algeria at the non-aligned summit in Kampala, Uganda. In his speech to the NAM summit, the personal representative of Assimi Goïta, head of Mali’s transitional government, Colonel Abdoulaye Maïga, Minister of State denounced Algeria “a serious breach of diplomatic practice”. These firm stands were voiced in presence of Heads of State and government of NAM countries, including Nadir Larbaoui, Algerian Prime minister and Ahmed Attaf, head of Algerian diplomacy, who were embarrassed by the Malian remarks.

Share Comment on this story Comment Add to your saved stories SaveLIVERPOOL, England — Egypt star Mohamed Salah is leaving the Africa Cup of Nations — at least temporarily — and returning to Liverpool for treatment on a muscle injury, the Premier League club announced late Sunday. Choose your plan ArrowRight The influential forward was forced off during the first half of Egypt’s 2-2 draw with Ghana in Thursday’s Africa Cup group match, causing concern for club and country. Salah will now attend Egypt’s final Group B game against Cape Verde on Monday, where victory would secure their place in the last 16, before flying back to Liverpool for rehabilitation. Liverpool posted an Egyptian FA statement on the club’s official website on Sunday evening. The Pharaohs are second to group winner Cape Verde.

South African playmaker, Themba Zwane says his approach to every game involves him getting a goal. It means a lot to get the Man of the Match award and very happy to get the win today”, said the soft-spoken Zwane. Commenting on his next opponent, Zwane said they would do a thorough analysis on Tunisia and plan accordingly for the north African giants. We know that we definitely need win to in order to qualify”, said the South African playmaker. The win takes South Africa to second place behind Mali ahead of their crucial clash against Tunisia on Wednesday.