- Biomass Resolution -Ivory Coast is one of West Africa's major energy players, exporting power to Ghana, Togo, Benin, Burkina Fasso, Mali and Liberia. And yet, businesses recently raised an alarm over an expected 200 megawatt shortfall in power between April and August this year. Could alternative sources of power like biomass be the solution to chronic power shortages in the region? - Cannabis-ness -The business community in Morocco is set to reap big from a landmark bill that would legalize non-recreational uses of marijuana in the country. From businesses that create beauty products to textile industries and marijuana farmers themselves, the historic legalisation has the potential to transform the fortunes of many in the North African country.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 09, 2021 12:33 UTC