As a result, wheat imports for 2023-24 are projected to reach 8.7 million tonnes, the highest since 8.4 million tonnes in 2016-17, and remain there in the upcoming season. The FAS is maintaining its outlook for 2024-25 wheat production at 2.7 million tonnes and barley at 1 million tonnes. In 2022-23, Algeria produced an estimated 3.7 million tonnes of wheat and 1.4 million tonnes of barley. Ending stocks are projected to be 5.4 million tonnes in 2024-25, up from 5.3 million tonnes in the previous marketing year. These facilities are designed for all wheat and barley storage, both imported and locally produced.

The AfDB has approved a loan of $40 million to the Mozambique Rail and Port Authority (MRPA) to buy locomotive rolling stock for the Ressano Garcia railway line. The project is expected to improve households’ access to infrastructure through rail transport services while ensuring trade facilitation, job creation and skills transfer. The AfDB also intends to mobilise an additional $30 million from other lenders for this Mozambique railway project. Strengthening regional integration through Mozambique railwayThe project is expected to lead to a paradigm shift that will improve the corridor’s competitiveness and make it an economical logistics transport solution. The project is expected to improve the access of households to infrastructure through rail transport services.

Governments of highly indebted African countries need to take a number of steps to alleviate the stark trade-offs between servicing expensive debt, supporting high and growing development needs, and stabilizing domestic currencies. This comes as the Egyptian state, highly indebted after years of heavy borrowing, has struggled to service its ballooning debt. Other highly indebted countries struggling to service their liabilities may have to do the same amid rising concerns about slow progress of the Common Framework. Secondly, countries need to fix their revenue collection problems. Lastly, governments need to restructure their debt portfolios.

A rapid nutrition and mortality assessment carried out by the medical humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reveals that a catastrophic situation has unfolded in Zamzam camp, North Darfur, since the conflict in Sudan began in April 2023. Health care and water and sanitation provision are also vital. The emergency threshold for malnutrition, which indicates that urgent action must be taken, is two percent — making it clear that a serious emergency situation is present in Zamzam camp. “What we are seeing in Zamzam camp is an absolutely catastrophic situation,” says Claire Nicolet, head of MSF’s emergency response in Sudan. There is now nowhere in the city that people can go to for primary health care for their children.

Cape Verde’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rui Alberto de Figueiredo Soares reiterated, Monday, his country’s support for Morocco’s territorial integrity. In a statement to the press following talks with his Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita, in Rabat on the sidelines of the High-Level Ministerial Conference on Middle-Income Countries, Soares reaffirmed Cape Verde’s recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, and reiterated his country’s position as expressed in the joint communiqué adopted by the joint commission in 2023 in Rabat. In this communiqué, Cape Verde had reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and the autonomy plan, presented by the Kingdom, which constitutes the only credible and realistic solution to settle the dispute over the Sahara. Talks provided an opportunity to discuss “the situation in our sub-region and the existing concerns that the international community shall address,” he said. The official who hailed the ongoing development momentum in Morocco, also welcomed the holding, in Rabat, of the High-Level Ministerial Conference on Middle-Income Countries so that these countries, he said, can find the necessary means to finance their development.

Take it from them: I can't emphasize enough my appreciation for you and the rest of the staff at Geopolitical Futures. Kevin G. Some times the politics and journalism of the world gets in the way of clear thinking (at my own peril). Full accessto our content With any paid subscription you get full access to our entire content. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed rumors that he may soon replace the popular commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces. In an interview with an Italian TV channel, Zelenskyy said the country’s top leadership needs a reset, not only in the military but also in government.

Saudia Technic has unveiled its Mobile MRO Base, a fully equipped unit that offers maintenance services for helicopters, military aircraft and advanced air mobility. According to Saudia Technic, this facility is the first of its inkind in the Middle East and North Africa. The Mobile MRO Base features fully equipped workstations, providing an efficient workspace for managing operations and coordinating repairs. "With its innovative and practical design, optimized for maximum space utilization and efficiency," Saudia Technic says "the Mobile MRO Base sets a new standard in aircraft maintenance." The Mobile MRO Base was unveiled at the World Defense Show 2024 held in Riyadh from Feb. 4 to 8.

Occupied Palestinian TerritoryThe Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Thomas White, said in a social media post this morning that an aid convoy waiting to move into northern Gaza was hit by gunfire, adding that no one was injured. It cited reports of significant destruction to residential areas across Gaza, particularly in Khan Younis, by Israeli forces. On 2 February, the destruction of residential blocks were reported in Al Sabra neighbourhood, Gaza City, as well as in southern and eastern Khan Younis. On 3 February, a residential block was reportedly destroyed in central Khan Younis. The UN-coordinated Humanitarian Response Plan for Sudan aims to reach nearly 15 million people inside the country this year.

Open Access Data Centers (OADC), Africa’s fastest-growing data center company, proudly announces the official launch of its exclusive Partner Programme, CODI. This initiative aims to establish colocation and ecosystem partnerships that will play a pivotal role in advancing Africa’s digital transformation. The CODI Partner Programme offers a unique opportunity for telecommunication companies, internet service providers, and ICT companies to deliver innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective digital solutions to their clients. The program ensures mutual growth, utilizing Open Access Data Centers’ expertise and extensive infrastructure. Partners access hyperscale facilities in strategic locations, including edge data centers for network expansion.

The Power of Wi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7 can quadruple the performance of Wi-Fi 6 and double the available bandwidth, supporting 320 MHz channels for increased throughput. Wi-Fi 7’s Multi-RU OFMDA allows simultaneous transmissions to and from multiple clients, maximizing throughput in congested environments. However, Wi-Fi 7’s impact depends on the network’s capability. Fortinet introduces the FortiSwitch T1024, designed for 10 Gig edge devices with high-power PoE, supporting Wi-Fi 7 APs. Organizations may require 10 Gig edge devices like Fortinet’s FortiSwitch T1024 to meet Wi-Fi 7’s throughput demands.

In this twist on classic Shakshuka, a can of cannellini beans simmers in the spicy tomato and bell pepper sauce until the beans are tender, creamy, and flavorful. In this non-traditional version, I keep the same delicious shakshuka vibes but add a can of cannellini beans. Cannellini beans: Add texture and creaminess. You can use either canned cannellini beans or simmer them from dried, which takes about 90 minutes. But with the cannellini beans you really don’t need it.

In fact, offsite construction is characterised by the assembly of building components in a controlled, factory environment before installation on-site. Despite, this, offsite construction was still considered to be a niche approach. But despite these hurdles, the global construction industry is increasingly recognising the long-term value and sustainability benefits of offsite construction. An example of how offsite construction can be practically implemented is that of modular or ‘box’ homes. “This could very well be a defining year for offsite construction in not only South Africa but the rest of the world.

Togo is celebrating its win in the Davis Cup tennis competition, beating Indonesia 3-2 in the World Group II play-offs, held in the Togolese capital, Lomé. The captain of Togo’s David Cup team, Loglo Komlavi, was very excited by their win. It is a remarkable comeback after an absence of more than 20 years from the world tennis scene. The Lomé tennis school for children focuses on intensive training and offers an environment that is conducive to their development. At a time when the tennis school in Lomé is booming, a Davis Cup victory confirms that Togo is writing a new chapter in its tennis history.

February 05, 2024 07:47 pm | Updated 07:48 pm ISTUkrainian agrarian unions have asked the Government to do everything possible to maintain free access to the European market for their food products, the UCAB association said on February 5 . UCAB said exports of food products in 2023 totalled $21.9 billion and accounted for 61% of all exports from Ukraine. At the same time, the EU's share of total agricultural products from Ukraine in 2023 reached 56.6% or $12.4 billion. Ukrainian agricultural products, EU’s market and protestsUCAB said that the issue of maintaining the most open access to the EU market would be vital for the country's trade balance in the coming years and the survival of Ukraine's agricultural sector. "The agricultural community calls on the authorities to facilitate the continuation of preferential access to the EU market for Ukrainian agricultural products and to establish a direct dialogue with European partners," it noted.

Bouchra Karboubi became last month, the first North African woman to referee a men’s match at AFCON on January 22nd. I mean, all of these are nothing but positive things that were reflected on Bouchra, the referee." Bouchra Karboubi hopes she will “set an example for women...and the next generation of will be in greater and greater demand." She praised the Confederation of African Football refereeing division. "It is certain that the CAF refereeing division is really doing an excellent job to develop women's refereeing in Africa.