• The country's name derives from the ancient Berber kingdom of Mauretania, located in North Africa within the ancient Maghreb. (wikipedia.org)
  • A young migrant appears to have Instagrammed the joy and fear of his journey from North Africa to Europe in a serious of posts showing him terrified on a small boat, hiding in a truck and being manhandled by police. (huffingtonpost.co.uk)
  • Post-Arab Spring, the status quo in North Africa is changing and generally, more governments are opening up to the prospect of attracting investors for whom compliance with Shariah is a priority. (eurekahedge.com)
  • Secretary Clinton says AQIM is working with other extremists to undermine democratic transitions in North Africa. (voanews.com)
  • Berbers are an ethnic group native to North Africa. (radaronline.com)
  • North Africa Post's news desk is composed of journalists and editors, who are constantly working to provide new and accurate stories to NAP readers. (northafricapost.com)
  • The hypothe- ses are based on findings of previous research conducted on code-switching in North Africa by Ben- tahila (1983a/b), Bentahila & Davies (1983, 1995), and Sayahi (2011a/b, 2014). (lu.se)
  • Libya is located in the Maghreb region which also includes Algeria, Mauritania, Morocco, and Tunisia. (rt.com)
  • The shipments have propelled Algeria to be the largest exporter in Africa and the No 2 in the M. (cemnet.com)
  • Western Sahara is located on the north-west coast of Africa bordered by Morocco, Mauritania and Algeria. (un.org)
  • Besides Egypt, Gamesa is present in other African countries including Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania and Kenya, in its capacity as turbine supplier and installer and wind farm O&M service provider. (evwind.es)
  • Siemens Gamesa is market leader in Africa, with over 15 years of experience and more than 2,220 MW installed base in countries such as Algeria, Egypt, Kenya, Mauritania, Mauritius Islands, Morocco, South Africa or Tunisia. (evwind.es)
  • Mauritania stands with Algeria and western Sahara to the north, to the east lies Mali and down south, Senegal. (worldmusic.net)
  • Algeria head a list of four bids to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which CAF announced on Thursday, but Morocco are a surprise omission. (espn.com.au)
  • On Thursday, Cup of Nations title-holders Algeria take an African record 27-match unbeaten run into a home fixture against Djibouti, a tiny Horn of Africa country 152 places lower in the world rankings. (livesoccertv.com)
  • U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was in Algeria this week seeking the country's support for a West African force to help Mali's military regain control of the north. (voanews.com)
  • The countries that submitted the listing to UNESCO -- Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and Mauritania -- may have their differences, but their common love of the grain staple runs deep. (africanews.com)
  • After Algeria four years ago sparked the ire of regional rival Morocco by planning its own couscous nomination, the 2020 bid was a cross-Maghreb initiative. (africanews.com)
  • Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia all have their particular styles, he said, but adding: "We are all the same people, and the couscous is Maghrebi, the couscous is ours. (africanews.com)
  • Is the recent skirmish between Morocco, the Polisario Front and its patron Algeria a threat to regional stability or just more posturing? (fairobserver.com)
  • Among the Arab states, only Algeria condemned Morocco 's reaction to the blockade. (fairobserver.com)
  • Morocco benefits from the perception that the Polisario - and, by inference, Algeria - are more interested in fomenting instability in a critical region where terrorism in the neighboring Sahel is of concern rather than in engaging in formal negotiations to resolve the conflict. (fairobserver.com)
  • However, only 5 countries account for about 75% of the cumulative COVID-19 cases - they are Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa. (who.int)
  • In June of this year, the IDB announced that it would be increasing its involvement on the continent, starting with the launch of a US$180 million investment program targeting renewable energy projects in six African countries (Mali, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Nigeria and Niger, with the sixth not yet determined). (eurekahedge.com)
  • World renowned artists are coming into Fes from Mali, South Africa, Burkina Faso, Egypt, Senegal, Mauritania, France and French Guyana - and that's just for the opening concert. (suffolkandcool.com)
  • Astec Industries has appointed Aramine as an official dealer of Astec Material Solutions in the West African countries of Mauritania, Mali, Senegal, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Benin, Togo and Niger and the Maghreb areas of Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco. (miningmagazine.com)
  • Find the news and stories on African countries, including Libya. (rt.com)
  • Visit RT to be updated on Libya news, as the country is plunged into years-long civil war. (rt.com)
  • The Council also held a minute of silence in honour of those who had lost their lives recently in Libya and Morocco. (ohchr.org)
  • The World Cup qualifying draw for Africa took place in Cairo as Egypt were drawn with Gabon, Libya and Angola in Group F. (ahram.org.eg)
  • NATO's destruction of Libya completely humiliated the African Union. (pambazuka.org)
  • Efforts are being made to cut links between the Mali extremists and organized crime and drug cartels, the officials say, and to have Algeria's foreign ministry organize more regular contacts with counterparts in Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, and Tunisia. (voanews.com)
  • Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco have all implemented new Islamic banking laws since 2011. (eurekahedge.com)
  • Analysts predict that sovereign issuances may be imminent from Tunisia, Egypt, Mauritania, Morocco and Kenya. (eurekahedge.com)
  • Egypt came from behind to beat Guinea 2-1 on Wednesday and secure a record-extending 26th appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations finals as they made sure of top spot in their qualifying group with one match to play in the preliminary competition. (espn.com.au)
  • The Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt represents a priceless opportunity for scouts to glimpse future superstars of the continental game. (espn.com.au)
  • Contributing almost all the capacity are Egypt, Mauritania, South Africa, Morocco, Namibia, and Djibouti - the same group of nations that recently formed the Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance (AGHA). (businessghana.com)
  • Two-time African Footballer of the Year Salah faced 10 days' quarantine on his return from red-listed Egypt, potentially missing four matches, had he travelled. (livesoccertv.com)
  • In his absence, record seven-time African champions Egypt won 1-0 in Group F with Mohamed 'Afsha' Magdy converting a fifth-minute penalty kick. (livesoccertv.com)
  • Just a few countries in Africa such as Ethiopia, Angola or Egypt still require legalisation of POAs or corporate documents in their countries of origin to support applications of foreign filers. (inventa.com)
  • This is an African crisis: Tunisia, where it started, is an African country, and last week in Senegal, a desperate army veteran died after setting fire to himself in front of the presidential palace, emulating Mohamed Bouazizi, the market trader whose self-immolation sparked the revolution in Tunisia. (independent.co.uk)
  • The exact route of Abdou's journey isn't clear, but he mentions beginning in Dakar in Senegal, and then being driven by a friend to Nouadhibou, a city in neighbouring Mauritania, before he moves on to Morocco and crosses the sea to Spain. (huffingtonpost.co.uk)
  • Once a beacon of democratic stability in West Africa, Senegal has seen socio-political unrest with violent clashes earlier this year. (fox5sandiego.com)
  • The initiative involves the transportation of gas from Senegal and Mauritania to Morocco, with the ultimate aim of reaching the European market. (voxafrica.com)
  • The strategy encompasses both local gas consumption within Senegal and potential sales to Europe, showcasing the long-term viability of oil and gas in Africa. (voxafrica.com)
  • Sadio Mane scored as Senegal won and his Liverpool teammate Naby Keita created a goal as Guinea drew when 2022 World Cup group qualifying in Africa finally kicked off on Wednesday after three coronavirus-induced postponements. (livesoccertv.com)
  • Senegal top Group H with Namibia and Congo Brazzaville, the other contenders for one place in the final qualifying round, playing in South Africa on Thursday. (livesoccertv.com)
  • In the early 20th century, Mauritania was colonized by France as part of French West Africa. (wikipedia.org)
  • Other peoples also migrated south past the Sahara and into West Africa. (wikipedia.org)
  • The islands, located off West Africa, have been used for decades as a stepping stone to Europe. (fox5sandiego.com)
  • It is believed these elements may be more approachable than more extreme factions such as the Movement for Unity and Jihad in West Africa. (voanews.com)
  • Under-reporting of cases is a challenge as testing for COVID-19 in Africa remains low by global benchmarks, but capacity has expanded significantly. (who.int)
  • Guinea became the latest side to seal their place at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Ivory Coast when they qualified without kicking a ball on Tuesday. (espn.com.au)
  • The report 'The State of African Energy 2Q 2023 Outlook,' recently released by The African Energy Chamber (AEC), discusses the current and future projections for renewables on the continent. (businessghana.com)
  • Already in 2023, we've seen several important hydrogen projects really take off in Africa. (businessghana.com)
  • A webinar titled , Africa's Giant Fields: Faster and Greener , and hosted by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) ( https://EnergyChamber.org ) and S&P Global Commodity Insights on November 16, 2023, delved into the timelines of key upstream projects in Africa, underscoring how regulation played an instrumental part in advancing the timeline from discovery to production. (voxafrica.com)
  • Ayukegba highlighted that this subject was a key part of the discussions at African Energy Week (AEW) ( https://AECWeek.com ) in October 2023, and that the anticipation is high for the continuation of this dialogue going into AEW 2024 - scheduled for 4-8 November. (voxafrica.com)
  • The United Nations today welcomed the withdrawal of all Polisario Front elements from the Guerguerat area, between the berm and the border with Mauritania, as confirmed by observers of the UN Mission on Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara, on 27-28 April. (un.org)
  • Deeply concerned about increased tensions in the vicinity of Guerguerat in the buffer strip in southern Western Sahara between the Moroccan berm and the Mauritanian border, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today called on Morocco and Frente Polisario to "take all necessary steps" to avoid escalation. (un.org)
  • In Africa, same-sex acts are illegal in 32 out of the continent's 52 countries. (yahoo.com)
  • Madonna is planning to gift the one partygoer with the most creative and thrilling costume a very expensive trip," rumored to be an African getaway at one of the continent's finest resorts, the insider added. (radaronline.com)
  • South Africa alone accounts for around half of the continent's total cases. (who.int)
  • Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) will supply two wind farms in South Africa including 109 units of onshore wind turbines. (evwind.es)
  • A consortium led by Mainstream Renewable Power was awarded the contracts (*) for the wind farms by the Department of Energy in South Africa as part of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme (REIPPPP). (evwind.es)
  • Mainstream is an independent global developer of renewable energy based in Dublin, Ireland, with offices in 7 countries around the globe with one of their largest in Cape Town, South Africa. (evwind.es)
  • We are very proud to have won further projects, part of the ambitious renewable energy program of South Africa in line with the national commitment to transition to a low carbon economy", says Enrique Pedrosa, CEO Onshore for South Europe and Africa at Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy. (evwind.es)
  • Fortunately, Africa boasts a bounty of renewable energy inputs, like solar and wind, that can be harnessed to turn hydrogen into a viable sustainable power supply - as well as a powerful decarbonization tool. (businessghana.com)
  • According to a Deloitte analysis, hydrogen producers in Africa are well-situated to be able to produce clean hydrogen far more affordably than their European counterparts - by as much as three-fourths - thanks to the wide availability of renewable energy and lower production costs. (businessghana.com)
  • Morocco has been helping Mauritania, which is diversifying its resources by investing in renewable energy, to harness the full potential of its extensive renewable energy resources. (northafricapost.com)
  • Although there is a wide-range of renewable energy technologies that are currently being deployed in Mauritania, the country currently lacks the know-how and human capital needed to support the continued growth of this new economic sector. (northafricapost.com)
  • Brazzaville/Cairo, 30 July 2020 - COVID-19 infections in Africa will exceed one million cases in the coming days as the pandemic surges in several hotspot countries. (who.int)
  • Striker Kelechi Ihenacho scored a stoppage time winner as Nigeria beat Sierra Leone 3-2 in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers to become one of four countries on Sunday to be added to the list of finalists for next year's tournament. (espn.com.au)
  • Guinea-Bissau's Mama Balde scored the only goal as they stunned Nigeria with a 1-0 win in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Abuja. (espn.com.au)
  • Nigeria meet Liberia on Friday knowing victory in Lagos will take them to the top of Group C after their other rivals, Central African Republic and Cape Verde, drew 1-1 in rain-lashed Cameroonian city Douala. (livesoccertv.com)
  • In the past two months, a further US$1 billion package has been announced for the development of IDB countries in the Horn of Africa and a memorandum of understanding has been signed between IDB and the African Union Commission, for the purpose of fostering development in their member countries. (eurekahedge.com)
  • Morocco were awarded the hosting of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals while the 2027 rights were handed to a co-bid from Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. (espn.com.au)
  • Morocco's newfound interest in Africa is linked to NATO's attack on Africa and the murder of Muammar Gaddafi. (pambazuka.org)
  • Morocco host Sudan on Thursday with Bosnian coach Vahid Halilhodzic under pressure as he faces the sack if they do not qualify for the World Cup in Qatar. (livesoccertv.com)
  • Guinea, expected to pose the biggest threat to Group I favourites Morocco, will be disappointed that they failed to take full advantage of Guinea-Bissau having to move a home fixture to Mauritania. (livesoccertv.com)
  • High level government officials, including representatives from Iran and Saudi Arabia, met in South Africa on May 2nd to discuss. (maghrebi.org)
  • Cement deliveries in Morocco increased 2.9 per cent YoY to 1,111,349t in February 2022 from 1,079,983 according to data published by the Ministry of Housing and Urbanisation. (cemnet.com)
  • Cement sales in Morocco by APC members (Asment Temara, Ciments de l'Atlas, Ciments du Maroc and LafargeHolcim Maroc) increased by 8.8 per cent YoY to 1,128,552t in January 2022, according to the Ministry of Housing and Urbanisation. (cemnet.com)
  • A nervy Cameroon scored twice in the second half to beat Burundi 3-0 in Garoua on Tuesday and qualify for January's Africa Cup of Nations finals, overcoming their plucky opponents as André Onana marked his return to the team with a series of key saves. (espn.com.au)
  • Andre Onana has only committed to returning to the Cameroon set-up for one game, sources have told ESPN, and there will be further talks if they qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations. (espn.com.au)
  • Meanwhile, the spirit of revolt has already leapt like a forest fire to half a dozen other ill-governed African nations, with serious disturbances reported in Mauritania, Gabon, Cameroon and Zimbabwe. (independent.co.uk)
  • To secure a place at the 32-nation finals, five-time qualifiers Morocco must not only finish first, but also win a two-leg play-off against another group winner next March. (livesoccertv.com)
  • Ghana, Angola and Tanzania qualified for January's African Cup of Nations finals when they finished in the top two of their respective groups on Thursday. (espn.com.au)
  • Four days later, the Elephants go up against Sierra Leone, while Hannibal and co entertain Mauritania. (manutd.com)
  • The endeavors of AGFUND have actually reached very advanced stages for founding similar banks in each of Palestine, Mauritania, morocco and Djibouti. (agfund.org)
  • The 2021 Africa Nations Cup is now under way and there is Manchester United interest in the competition. (manutd.com)
  • CAF, the governing body of African football, moved it forward to January/February 2021 due to the more favourable conditions on the continent at that time of year. (manutd.com)
  • The ancient tribes of Mauritania were Berber, Niger-Congo, and Bafour peoples. (wikipedia.org)
  • Gambia came back from two goals down to force a 2-2 draw with Congo in earthquake-devastated Morocco on Sunday and book their place at next year's Africa Cup of Nations finals. (espn.com.au)
  • DR Congo, Mauritania and Mozambique qualified for the next Africa Cup of Nations finals with wins on Saturday, but the games were overshadowed by the earthquake in Morocco that killed more than 1,000 people. (espn.com.au)
  • Congo and Gambia's African Cup of Nations qualifier in Marrakech will go ahead as scheduled on Sunday despite the powerful earthquake that struck the city on Friday. (espn.com.au)
  • Some countries such as the Republic of the Congo and Morocco have had to re-implement partial restrictions because of an increase in cases. (who.int)
  • The two countries are also at odds over Western Sahara, where Morocco suspects Spain of favouring the Polisario Front independence movement, and the Spanish North African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, which Rabat says are occupied territory. (bbc.co.uk)
  • Fighting later broke out between Morocco and the Polisario Front. (un.org)
  • MINURSO was deployed that year to monitor the ceasefire between the Government of Morocco and the Polisario Front and organizing, if the parties agree, a referendum on self-determination in Western Sahara. (un.org)
  • The forum, held under the auspices of the Pan-African Confederation of Electricity (CAFELEC), was co-organized by the Moroccan Federation of Electricity, Electronics and Renewable Energies (FENELEC Morocco) and the Mauritanian Electricity Company (SOMELEC). (northafricapost.com)
  • A source at the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Morocco has not made a formal request to join. (maghrebi.org)
  • The data is collected by arranged interviews with focus groups consisting of university students in Rabat, Morocco, in order to investigate the trends and the extent of the occurrence of French in speech situations where intra- sentential code-switching between colloquial Moroccan Arabic and French is present. (lu.se)
  • Until recently, one of the main factors inhibiting the growth of Islamic finance in Africa was the fact that most countries had not yet implemented a suitable regulatory framework to permit Shariah compliant lending. (eurekahedge.com)
  • An increased investor appetite is demonstrated by the readiness of a number of African countries to issue Sukuk (and the success of such issues when launched). (eurekahedge.com)
  • The commitment to Islamic finance is not limited to African countries in which there is a majority Muslim population. (eurekahedge.com)
  • Notwithstanding the progress that is being made to encourage Islamic investment in developing African countries, in the context of syndicated finance there may be concerns that business law is in its infancy relative to other jurisdictions and that courts are inexperienced in dealing with complicated corporate matters. (eurekahedge.com)
  • The effort to tighten coordination between coastal Atlantic countries across Africa, Europe, North America and South America was launched on the sidelines of last year's General Assembly with the creation of the Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation, a forum conceived by the Biden administration. (wtop.com)
  • Nevertheless, she reaffirmed that both countries will continue to forge new ties here and in the international arena such as the African Union and the Southern African Development Community. (gov.sc)
  • Most people have the wrong idea that protecting IP in Africa means dozens of filings in multiple countries and jurisdictions and that each filing would be very expensive. (inventa.com)
  • The World Customs Organization and several customs departments from countries in different regions of the world have been collaborating with African authorities and every year this is improving too. (inventa.com)
  • This is in the buffer zone between territory controlled by Morocco and the land claimed by the Polisario - the Popular Front for the Liberation of Saguia el-Hamra and Río de Oro , the rebel movement fighting for the independence of the former Spanish territory of Western Sahara , now under Rabat 's control - effectively blocking transportation between Morocco , Mauritania and countries further south. (fairobserver.com)
  • So far, 16 African countries, the UAE and Jordan have opened consulates in the region, providing Morocco with crucial international support for its territorial claims. (fairobserver.com)
  • Seven countries in sub-Saharan Africa which had imposed lockdowns and have now started easing them have experienced a 20% jump in cases over the past 2 weeks. (who.int)
  • Forty-one African countries have reported nearly 14 000 health worker infections. (who.int)
  • Nine countries in sub-Saharan Africa have reported a decline in cases over the past 3 weeks. (who.int)
  • Additionally, the establishment of the Siemens Gamesa blade factory in Tangier (Morocco) end of 2017 represents a major commitment to the sustainable future of the entire region, being the first blade plant of a wind turbine manufacturer in Africa and the Middle East. (evwind.es)
  • The plant is ready to deliver blades to Europe, Africa and the Middle East. (evwind.es)
  • She only recorded a few albums and rarely appeared in Europe yet inspired a huge following across Africa and the Middle East. (worldmusic.net)
  • The agreement, effective in early June, was inked between Astec's Africa Middle East regional office and makes Aramine an official dealer. (miningmagazine.com)
  • historical Mauretania was considerably further north than modern Mauritania, as it was spread out along the entire western half of the Mediterranean coast of Africa. (wikipedia.org)
  • Spain and Morocco say they have agreed to build a 39-kilometre rail tunnel beneath the Mediterranean Sea, to link Europe and Africa. (bbc.co.uk)
  • Gabon and Mauritania have made significant progress, with the time it takes for case numbers to double increasing. (who.int)
  • Like the East African AMISOM force in Somalia, that West African force will depend heavily on international support for military intelligence and logistics. (voanews.com)
  • Mauritania, officially the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (Arabic: الجمهورية الإسلامية الموريتانية), is a sovereign country in Northwest Africa. (wikipedia.org)
  • African and Arabic threads are closely woven together to create a beautiful tapestry of sound that explores the cross-over cultures so well. (worldmusic.net)
  • We are proud to offer services with a localized team based in Johannesburg with long lasting experience and determined to generate value for South Africa by creating jobs, supporting local manufacturing and driving development projects within local communities" he adds. (evwind.es)
  • During the Islamic conquests, they made incursions into Mauritania and were present in the region by the end of the seventh century. (wikipedia.org)
  • As they tend to be backed by land, property and infrastructure, Sukuk are a very good fit for sub-Saharan Africa, a region that needs huge investment in infrastructure, from power stations and railways to ports and roads. (eurekahedge.com)
  • The customs and economic police departments in the African region have nowadays much better training and experience working with counterfeits too. (inventa.com)
  • Africa is usually the region of the world with less business investment in general and IP protection, as a main driver for that investment is also limited when compared to other regions. (inventa.com)
  • The African Region participated actively in reaching this decision and outlining the subsequent procedures for the appointment of a substantive Director-General. (who.int)
  • Indeed, recent indications from project finance teams at commercial banks in the Gulf suggest that Africa represents a significant investment opportunity, albeit one that is yet to be fully explored. (eurekahedge.com)
  • This is the next big milestone for Siemens Gamesa in South Africa and with adding these two wind farms, Siemens Gamesa will have installed more than 850MW of wind capacity in the country" says Janek Winand, Managing Director Siemens Gamesa South Africa. (evwind.es)
  • Present in South Africa since 2014, the accumulated base installed by Siemens Gamesa accounts today 324 MW of rated capacity, and two wind projects totaling 280 MW under construction. (evwind.es)
  • If you compare it with Europe, for example, imagine the amount of translations you would need to file a regional patent compared to Africa! (inventa.com)
  • The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), European Patent Office, European Union Intellectual Property Office, national IP offices in Europe and other regions have been collaborating with regional and national IP offices in Africa. (inventa.com)
  • By land area, Mauritania is the 11th-largest country in Africa and the 28th-largest in the world, and 90% of its territory is situated in the Sahara. (wikipedia.org)
  • Hidden Morocco Tours specialise in small group tours exclusively to Morocco, a country and culture with which they are very familiar. (suffolkandcool.com)
  • The Spanish Development Ministry said two adjacent tunnels will run beneath the Straits of Gibraltar to Morocco. (bbc.co.uk)
  • A nascent Islamic finance industry is gradually emerging across the continent, invigorated by the strengthening of economic links and increased trade between Africa and the rest of the world. (eurekahedge.com)
  • On recommendation from Ali Farka Toure, Dimi's first international album, Moorish Music from Mauritania was released by World Circuit in 1990. (worldmusic.net)
  • Approved AGFUND's Share in the Capital of "Ebdaa Bank" in Lebanon The Arab Gulf Program for Development (AGFUND) has started the last phase in launching the sixth microcredit bank and granting loans to the poor within the framework of its project of establishing the banks for the poor in the Arab and African world. (agfund.org)
  • The Festival of World Sacred Music runs 22-28 May in the beautiful north African city of Fes, Morocco. (suffolkandcool.com)
  • Every evening, the palace courtyard of the 14th-century Bab Makina is filled with a sold-out crowd who gather to catch headliners who have in the past included the now deceased Ravi Shankar and Paco De Lucia as well as Malian superstar Salif Keita, Johny Clegg , Ysou Ndour and many famous Sufi groups from Morocco and the Arab world. (suffolkandcool.com)
  • IP in Africa can be confusing to some people and businesses, especially for companies and IP owners that are mainly used to protecting and enforcing their intellectual assets in other regions of the world and have limited or no experience at all within the African continent. (inventa.com)
  • In the end it's not that different from other regions in the world and Africa has the advantage of having two regional agreements (the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) and the Organisation Africaine de la Propriété Intellectuelle (OAPI)) that cover a big part of the continent, making it easier and cost effective when IP owners consider a regional protection. (inventa.com)
  • As Africa approaches one million cases, the continent is at a pivotal point," said Dr Matshidiso Moeti, World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa. (who.int)
  • The South African High Commissioner to the Seychelles, H.E. Dr. Nomvuyo N. Nokwe, paid a farewell call on President Danny Faure at State House this afternoon, following more than four years of tenure. (gov.sc)
  • Furthermore, the President commended her for all the excellent cooperation that she has promoted between Seychelles and South Africa. (gov.sc)
  • During the meeting, President Faure and the High Commissioner reviewed the progress made in the various aspects of bilateral areas between South Africa and Seychelles. (gov.sc)
  • Also present in the meeting were the Secretary of State in the Department of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Barry Faure, the Honorary Consul for South Africa in Seychelles Mr. Rod Thorrington and Mr. Celanie Tembe Consul Attaché based in South Africa. (gov.sc)
  • The Confederation of African Football (CAF) launched a new club Super League concept on Wednesday. (espn.com.au)
  • The vision of a fixed link between Spain and Morocco has been alive for more than 20 years, and was revived at a summit in Morocco earlier this month. (bbc.co.uk)
  • However, African projects are showing promise with some of them reaching final investment decisions and a few estimated to reach first oil in 2024. (voxafrica.com)