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Moroccan Ministry of Energy, Mines, Water & Environment to join discussions at the Africa Energy Forum in Copenhagen

Moroccan Ministry of Energy, Mines, Water & Environment to join discussions at the Africa Energy Forum in Copenhagen

At the Powering Africa: Summit which took place in Washington DC from 9-10 March, Morocco’s ONEE presented their Gas to Power Programme and MASEN discussed their sustainable energy programme under the leadership of Mustapha Bakkoury, President and Chief Executive Officer. Both organisations are clearly focused on a broader role within Africa carrying with them the […]

Professor Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp receives the “African Alliances HE for SHE” Award for Women Empowerment to recognize “Merck More than a Mother Campaign”

Professor Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp receives the “African Alliances HE for SHE” Award for Women Empowerment to recognize “Merck More than a Mother Campaign”

During the 11th African Congress for Women Entrepreneurs, Professor Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Executive Board and Family Board of E. Merck KGaA received the “African Alliances He for She Award” for Women Empowerment. This was in recognition of Merck’s efforts to empower women in the field of research and healthcare through the Merck Capacity Advancement […]

French police raid Google’s Paris headquarters as part of €1.6 billion tax fraud investigation

French police raid Google’s Paris headquarters as part of €1.6 billion tax fraud investigation

French police searched the Paris offices of U.S. internet giant Google today as part of a tax evasion and money laundering investigation, it has emerged. Authorities believe Google owes 1.6 billion euros (£1.2billion) in back taxes in France, a source close to the matter said in February. The investigation, which started in June last year, […]

Nigeria’s Workers Threaten Strike Over Petrol Price Increase

Nigeria’s Workers Threaten Strike Over Petrol Price Increase

The leadership crisis rocking the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) yesterday manifested itself as the Joe Ajaero faction of the NLC insisted that it would not join the Comrade Ayuba Wabba-led NLC to embark on the strike planned for tomorrow. Also, the federal government has insisted that there is no option to the increment of the […]

Uganda’s ethics minister raids ‘lunchtime sex’

Uganda’s ethics minister raids ‘lunchtime sex’

Uganda’s ethics minister, previously known for his statements on mini-skirts and homosexuality has been condemned after calling for police to raid guesthouses used for “lunchtime sex”. Most Ugandans discussing this are wondering if such a clampdown would be the best use of police time. Harriet Nabudere, for example, says on Twitter that the minister, Father […]

Algeria for Connecting Efforts Against Obscurantist Ideas

Algeria for Connecting Efforts Against Obscurantist Ideas

Cairo — Communication Minister Hamid Grine called Thursday in Cairo on the Arab media to connect their efforts to “counter the destructive practices and obscurantist ideas conveyed by terrorist groups.” In his address to the 46th meeting of the Arab Information Ministers Council, Grine urged the Arab media to develop and renew the Arab media […]

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