The Moroccan government is considering the creation of defense industry zones as the country seeks to reduce its dependence on imports and create local military industry clusters. The statement was made by minister delegate in charge of national defense Abdellatif Loudiyi who told members of Parliament that the government was considering creating military industry zones to promote investments. Many companies submitted investment proposals in the defense industry field which requires specific technical, economic, legal, and technological criteria, he said. Morocco has one of the largest armies in Africa and one of the largest defense budgets on the continent. It has included a defense industry dimension in its recent military cooperation deals with Brazil and the US to mention but a few.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel will face tense talks over trade and security when they meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in early December. Yet in absorbing these U.S. perspective toward China’s rise as a global power, European policymakers are ignoring weaknesses within China’s political economy that could also generate risks for the EU and its partners. It is difficult to pin down the exact point at which the current lack of trust between the EU and China become so pervasive. Disputes over the textile and steel industries in the 1990s and 2000s, for instance, were hashed out amicably. And growing pressure to remove Chinese equipment entirely from the infrastructure needed for European 5G mobile networks marks a culmination of distrust toward China that did not seem inevitable as late as 2015.

South Africa captain Bavuma says they are wary of Australia’s experience but he is confident of his side’s chances in the semifinal at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. “I think what helps us is we’ve got a lot of guys that have been in this situation before that have won the one-day World Cup, T20 World Cup, various other tournaments in big moments,” Cummins told reporters. Head to headBoth teams have plenty of experience of playing each other in the World Cup and have won three matches apiece. Australia: W W W W WSouth Africa: W L W W WAustralia team newsMaxwell is expected to return to the side, having been rested in their last match. Should he miss the semifinal, Aiden Markram would lead South Africa while Reeza Hendricks is likely to open alongside Quinton de Kock.

Researchers also found that patient age and socioeconomic status are associated with breast cancer stage at diagnosis. For this meta-analysis, the researchers reviewed data from more than 2.4 million breast cancer patients from 81 countries. Continue ReadingThe team found that the proportion of breast cancer patients with distant metastatic disease at diagnosis ranged from 0% to 6% in North America. In 33 of 36 countries in these regions, less than 10% of breast cancer patients had metastatic disease at diagnosis. “Five countries of 11 in sub-Saharan Africa had a proportion of metastatic breast cancer cases greater than 24%,” the researchers noted.

Participants at the opening session of the third edition of the International Conference on Countering Violent Extremism, held on Tuesday in Rabat, emphasized the growing role of scientific knowledge in understanding and combating effectively the phenomenon of terrorism. The two-day event, held under the theme “scientific knowledge to counter violent extremism,” focuses on the ever-evolving landscape of extremism, focusing on five pivotal areas: the role of knowledge, emerging global trends, technology’s use in extremism, deradicalization strategies, and the handling of foreign terrorist fighters along with their families. Actually, the conference addresses Morocco’s national penal policy to counter-terrorism, underscoring the establishment of rehabilitation programs for prisoners. Scientific knowledge is an essential pillar in the decisive fight against violent extremism, stressed the panelists at the opening session of the conference. He referred to some of Morocco’s best practices in the field, underlining the Kingdom’s firm commitment to the fight against extremism.

First two matchdays of CAF qualifying will be played from 15 to 21 November; All matches will be streamed on FIFA+; Find out below which countries the matches will be available in. Africa’s qualifying matches for the FIFA World Cup 26™ kick off on Wednesday 15 November and you’ll be able to watch them all live on FIFA+. Nine African teams are guaranteed to compete at the World Cup. Another will participate in the FIFA Play-off Tournament as the global showpiece will host 48 teams for the first time ever. (https://apo-opa.co/40FfYDJ)CAF qualifiers scheduleClick on the links for each match to go to the streaming page.

A man walks while smoke rises above buildings after aerial bombardment, during clashes between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the army in Khartoum North, Sudan, May 1, 2023. But analysts and diplomats say it is unclear how the RSF could govern a breakaway territory. "(Governing) means you take on responsibilities for food, health, and security," said Suliman Baldo of the Sudan Transparency and Policy Tracker. From late October the RSF took over army headquarters in Nyala, Zalingei and El Geneina, three of five Darfur state capitals. They say the RSF is seeking legitimacy in the talks, after public anger over looting, rape and detentions blamed on its troops.

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As part of the Africa Cyber Defense Forum (ACDF), Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) has today announced the opening of its first Transparency Center in the African region. The new Transparency Center in Kigali is available for Kaspersky’s partners, customers, and regulators responsible for cybersecurity. Today, as Kaspersky announces the opening of its first Transparency Center in the African region, we appreciate the company’s openness and welcome its Global Transparency Initiative, which is exemplary for organisations in the region in terms of building digital trust. By opening the Transparency Center, Kaspersky aims to address the local market needs, offering education in such critical areas as evaluating product security and establishing secure development processes. To learn more on the Global Transparency Initiative or request a visit to a Transparency Center, please check the website (https://apo-opa.co/3MIAoG8).

The new PoPs have been fully integrated with Sparkle’s Tier-1 global IP backbone Seabone as well as the Equiano subsea cable connecting South Africa to Nigeria and Portugal. This new enhancement improves the global Internet and capacity solutions delivered by Sparkle across the continent and meets the huge data demand driven by new technologies, media platforms and cloud-based services that require consistent and reliable internet connectivity. “Sparkle continues the expansion of its African network with targeted investments to support the continent's exceptional digital growth”, said Enrico Bagnasco (pictured), CEO of Sparkle. In related news, September saw Sparkle activate the terrestrial section of the BlueMed cable connecting Aqaba in Jordan to Sparkle’s Mediterranean backbone. The cable is part of the Blue & Raman subsea cable systems built in partnership with Google and other operators, which will extend to Mumbai in India.

The Times Higher Education Arab University Rankings 2023 reveal the strength of higher education across the Arab region. This third edition of the rankings introduces significant updates to the original methodology, in line with the changes made to the World University Rankings methodology this year. Read the Arab University Rankings 2023 methodologyKing Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia leads the ranking for the first time this year, climbing up from second spot. The third edition of the Arab University Rankings features 207 ranked institutions – 22 per cent higher than the tally for last year. Read our analysis of the Arab University Rankings 2023 resultsDownload a copy of the Arab University Rankings 2023 digital reportTo raise your university’s global profile with THE, contact branding@timeshighereducation.comTo unlock the data behind THE’s rankings and access a range of analytical and benchmarking tools, contact data@timeshighereducation.com

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In a groundbreaking collaboration, Amarenco and H2 Global Energy, part of a consortium, have forged a historic agreement with Jordan’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, represented by HE Dr. Saleh Al-Kharabsheh. The production process will leverage an impressive 4.5GW of renewable energy, positioning Jordan as a key player in the global green energy sector. This €9 billion investment in Jordan’s energy sector signifies our belief in sustainable development and commitment to leading the way in renewable energy innovation. We are excited to embark on this journey, setting a new standard for energy projects worldwide.”A Milestone for Global EnergyThe agreement between Amarenco, H2 Global Energy, and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in Jordan establishes a new benchmark in the realm of renewable energy. Ahmad Galal, Chief Development Officer of H2 Global Energy, noted, “We are proud to be part of this landmark project that promises to transform the global energy landscape.”Like this: Like Loading...

Jacob Irving, President/CEO of the Energy Council of Canada, spoke to ESI Africa Editor-in-Chief Nicolette Pombo-van Zyl at Enlit Africa about cross-border trade of electricity. The country has started decommissioning coal-fired power stations and is learning lessons about keeping the energy transition fair and just while still maintaining its position as a net electricity exporter. Find out more about the Energy Council of Canada.

Predictably, the United States condemned Russia’s embrace of North Korea, but Pyongyang’s new strategic convergence with Moscow has not prompted the Biden administration to reassess U.S. policy despite representing arguably one of the most positive geostrategic developments for North Korea since the end of the Cold War. Moreover, Washington’s muted reactions to Pyongyang’s unprecedented flurry of missile activity in 2022 and 2023 indicates a general normalization of the North Korean nuclear program. It is important to remember that North Korea also has a fundamental interest in avoiding unwanted nuclear war. It also risks undermining the deterrent value of the alliance’s conventional capabilities and heightening escalation risks by implying that only nuclear weapons can effectively deter nuclear weapons. Kim’s rapprochement with Russia may make it tempting to entirely write off U.S. engagement with a nuclear-armed North Korea.