Egypt
Egypt unveils plan for new desert megacity
Egypt has announced plans for a new desert city west of Cairo named Jirian, part of a sweeping agricultural megaproject
Morocco has one of the most ambitious energy targets in the region in terms producing 52% of its energy through clean renewable sources by 2030.Minister of Energy Leila Benali confirmed that over 2,000 megawatts of renewable energyprojects have been approved during the current government’s term representing an investment of more than $1.8 billion.
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Egypt
Egypt unveils plan for new desert megacity
Egypt has announced plans for a new desert city west of Cairo named Jirian, part of a sweeping agricultural megaproject
Algeria
Algerian man sets himself on fire outside justice ministry
A man from western Algeria set himself on fire Sunday outside the justice ministry in Algiers, AFP reports. Identified as
Tunisia
Tunisia aids return of nearly 400 African migrants, says IOM
Tunisia, in coordination with the International Organization for Migration, facilitated the voluntary return of 379 undocumented migrants to West Africa
Morocco
Bourita: UK endorsement of Morocco’s Western Sahara plan boosts momentum for UN support
Morocco’s proposal to grant Western Sahara autonomy under its sovereignty continues to gain international backing, though the United Nations