Libya has set an ambitious target to source up to 20% of its electricity from renewable energy resources by 2035 through a strategy that has gained the support of global partners. Established last October and announced earlier this month, the strategy is considered a strategic economic move by the government, as it serves to not only raise access to electricity but also alleviate fiscal stress. Currently, energy subsidies account for 30% of government spending annually. The strategy will be undertaken with the support of the U.S. Agency for International Development, with the independent agency providing technical assistance to enhance transparency and service delivery across the North African country’s energy sector. With substantial solar and wind power potential, Libya’s renewable wealth will enable the country to diversify its energy matrix and provide decentralized power solutions.

The European Union has drafted a legislative proposal to authorize member states to ban Russian and Belarusian companies from booking capacity on gas pipelines in the bloc in a bid to reduce further the EU’s intake of Russian gas. The proposal comes amid calls to ban Russian LNG imports even as these hit a record this year. So far this year, Russian pipeline gas supplies to the European Union have trended significantly lower than last year. Per Eurostat data cited by the FT, Russian gas imports in the third quarter of this year accounted for 12% of the total, which although substantially lower than the more than 40% share Russian gas had before the war in the Ukraine is still a not insignificant amount. The EU has stipulated that it should end all imports of Russian oil, gas, and coal by 2027.

Seychelles’ President Wavel Ramkalawan announced Thursday afternoon that the African country was no longer under state of emergency after the northern region of Mahe was earlier in the day the scene of an explosion in a storage area for explosives and damages caused by heavy rains and flooding. Ramkalawan declared a state of emergency in the archipelago earlier in the day. The move came after an explosion at the CCCL (Construction Chemicals and Commodities Limited) explosives store that has caused massive damage to the Providence area and the surrounding areas and major destruction caused by flooding due to heavy rains. One individual, a police officer, is still in the intensive care unit, while seven were admitted to the Seychelles Hospital. About the explosion, the leader also announced that investigations are underway to determine the causes.

Sustainable expedition Adventurers test the durability of thermoplastic bikes in North Africa's terrainIn early 2024, adventurers Mike Fuchs, Oliver Gehrking, and David Arlandis embark on a challenging journey from Frankfurt to North Africa, testing the limits of thermoplastic bicycle frames across 1,300 kilometers of diverse terrains. The frames convince with four main features:V Frames bicycle frames have a 68 percent lower carbon footprint than traditional aluminium frames. V Frames are lighter than aluminium framesV Frames frames are 100 percent recyclable at the end of their service life. The thermoplastic bicycle frames were compared with welded aluminium frames. Isoco / V Frames: System provider and manufacturer of injection molded sustainable thermoplastic carbon composite bicycle frames as well as other bicycle components, producing exclusively in Thuringia.

Artists Making Books by Venetia Porter seeks to argue that the artist book is not exclusively the property of the Western canonKareem Risan, Every Day, 2005, book, mixed media. Courtesy the artistAn artist book is not, as you might think if applying your knowledge of language and its normal usage, simply a book produced with the involvement of an artist. Rather, it seems to be a publication in the production and physicality of which the artist is intimately involved. And it’s very clear too that it seeks to argue that the artist book is not exclusively the property of the Western canon. Artists Making Books: Poetry to Politics by Venetia Porter.

All of the executed projects were aligned with the 17 United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Kehinde Ayeni, Executive Director, LEAP Africa in her comment, expressed LEAP Africa’s commitment to the actualization of the Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs). “To Africa’s youth, I say: keep building the Africa you want,” said Sami Mainich, President, Dow Africa. About LEAP Africa:For 21 years, Leadership, Effectiveness, Accountability, and Professionalism (LEAP) Africa has stayed true to its mission to equip a new cadre of African leaders. LEAP Africa achieves this through its training programmes, research publications, convenings, and, most recently, e-learning.

DP World targets 60% Renewable Power at Indian Terminals by 2026Share This News Story:MUMBAI : DP World has announced a new sustainability target in India, aiming for at least 60% of the energy required at its terminal operations to come from renewable power sources by 2026. Inspired by the Maritime Vision 2030, DP World’s dedicated sustainability efforts mirror the Indian government’s commitment towards achieving 60% green power sourcing for the maritime sector by 2030. To meet the target, DP World aims to switch all fossil fuel powered equipment and vehicles at its terminal operations in India to electric power. DP World will also continue to explore green power purchase agreements (PPAs), additional rooftop solar installations and low-carbon technology solutions across its entire portfolio in India. Globally, DP World is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2040 and net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with an intermediate target of 28% reduction of carbon footprint by 2030.

An “EASA for the Middle East and North Africa” has been launched with the intention of monitoring and improving safety oversight of civil aviation in the region, based on the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Coordinated by the Middle East Regional Office of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Arab Civil Aviation Organization, the Regional Safety Oversight Organization for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA RSOO) was launched formally in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Dec. 6, following five years of preparation. MENA RSOO’s primary aim will be to assist its member states to develop and implement their State Safety Programs and provide assistance to enhance their safety oversight capabilities. “The establishment of MENA RSOO is a milestone for all member states and a testament to our collective commitment to aviation safety, quality, efficiency, and our region’s place in the global aviation community,” says GACA President Abdulaziz Al-Duailj. He is the first chairman of MENA RSOO.

CALUMET – Lenore I. Seymour, 91, a resident of the Calumet Housing Commission in Calumet, passed away on Saturday December 2, 2023. She married S/Sgt William “Bill” Seymour of Watertown, NY who was stationed at the Calumet Air Force Station located in Keweenaw County where he was a radar operator. In 1959 Bill re-upped into the Air Force in Tripoli Libya North Africa when he left for Africa in December 1959. In January 1961, daughter Terri was born at the Wheelus Air Force Base Hospital and they lived there ’til December 1961. Scott (Angela) Seymour of Liverpool, NYGrandchildren: Jeremy (Jenny) Ganter, Matthew (Katie) Ganter, Nicholas Seymour, Ryan Seymour, Madilynn Seymour, and Braden Seymour.

Arabic at Delhi University, and a Ph.D (on Arabic loan words in Hindi, Urdu, and Tamil) at Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi. He invited Mrs. Gandhi to the waiting limousine and boarded it after her. Mrs. Gandhi spoke extempore for about 15 minutes, during which there was pin-drop silence. The function also included the conferring of an honorary law degree on Mrs. Gandhi. Arabic brought a boy from Palani to the corridors of power for a while and left behind a cornucopia of memories.

Ericsson said that 5G subscriptions will represent around 40% of total subscriptions in the region by 2029The total number of 5G mobile subscriptions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are forecasted to reach 850 million in 2029, up from 740 million in 2023, according to the latest edition of the Ericsson Mobility report. The Swedish vendor noted that 4G subscriptions in the MENA region will account for 54% of total mobile subscribers, while 5G subscriptions will represent around 40% of total subscriptions in the region by 2029. The MENA region is also expected to experience significant mobile data traffic growth, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23% forecast between 2023 and 2029. The report also noted that 5G will be the fastest-growing subscription type between 2023 and 2029 at 60% annually, from 11 million in 2023 to 180 million by the end of 2029, and accounting for 16% of total connections at that time. The number of global 5G subscriptions is expected to be 1.6 billion by the end of this year, accounting for 18% of all mobile subscriptions, according to Ericsson.

Women and children are among the victims at the Abu Salim and Ain Zara detention centres in the capital, Tripoli. “We continue to be horrified by what we saw in Abu Salim and Ain Zara detention,” said Federica Franco, MSF head of mission for Libya. At detention centres, hundreds of people are reportedly crammed into overcrowded cells such that they are forced to sleep in a sitting position, with sewage spills from overflowing septic tanks and clogged toilets. MSF teams reported being denied access to both detention centres. The appalling situation in Libya’s detention centres is blamed on Europe’s harmful migration policies aimed at preventing people from leaving the North African country forcefully returning them.

Projects span Angola , Uganda , the Republic of Congo , Kenya , Mozambique and ZambiaMarks advancement of Masdar 10 gigawatt (GW) growth plan to unlock Africa clean energy potentialDUBAI, UAE, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar advances 10GW growth plan across six Sub-Saharan nations, marking accelerated expansion for the UAE's clean energy leader, in support of the clean energy transition across the continent. Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, said: "Masdar's growth plans will help unlock Africa's clean energy potential and further advance its energy transition. This follows Masdar's landmark commitment to mobilize US$10 billion in finance and 10GW of capacity for clean energy in Africa by the year 2030. Infinity Power, a Masdar Infinity company, the largest pure-play renewable energy company in , has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. Infinity Power brings together the strong track records of both Infinity and Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) in developing and operating renewable energy assets.

Despite global risk factors, LNG exports from the Middle East and North Africa have remained strong in 2023, with exports from both regions making up nearly one-third of global LNG exports this year. Register NowSo far this year, global LNG exports are at 392 million mt, with the Middle East and North Africa exporting around 108 million mt, according to data from S&P Global Commodity Insights. Qatar contributes the most to global LNG exports in the MENA region, accounting for around 70%. The total is down from 93.7 million mt in 2022 over the same period, but up from 91.12 million mt in 2021. Also, if prices remain competitive, this should help to incentivize exports, S&P Global analysts said.

China’s export dominance is getting stronger, not weakerShare This News Story:BEIJING : Negative views on China’s economy are easy to come by these days. As manufacturing of certain goods is shifted to other locations to reduce costs or to mitigate supply chain risks, indigenous Chinese supply chains focused on green technology products are thriving. The result is a significant rebalancing of China’s exports, even as the country remains firmly ensconced as the world’s largest exporter of goods. Indeed, China’s share of Asia’s exports to the rest of the world in value terms has been roughly unchanged since 2017, at about 36%, according to an analysis by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Author :Mr. Peter Tirschwell is Vice President for supply chains at S&P Global Market Intelligence and Chairman of the TPM Ocean Container Supply Chain conference.