“The High Security Ward is a disgrace to our country!”

Posted on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 6:51 p.m. Par Francoise De Halleux Mohamed Abrini, one of the nine defendants in the trial of the Brussels attacks, will appeal against his transfer to Haren prison, his lawyer has announced. According to the Buildings Agency, everything is being done to make the new Haren prison operational … Read more

IFC announces $16.5 million in financing to improve access to clean energy sources

(Ecofin Agency) – In Africa, liquefied petroleum gas, which is a clean cooking fuel, is booming to replace other more polluting energy sources. On August 3, 2022, the IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, announced that it had granted $16.5 million in financing to Zener SA, an integrated energy supplier, to support Togo … Read more

Pays de la Loire. Vaccination against monkeypox open in Vendée and Mayenne

Two new vaccination sites have been added to the vaccination system against monkey pox in Pays de la Loire. In Mayenne, the Federal Center for Screening Prevention (CFPD 53) will offer slots at 33, rue du Haut-Rocher, at the Laval hospital center. Vaccination is by appointment by telephone (02 43 66 50 55), every day, … Read more

Morocco represented as a major figure in the field on the African continent

(Ecofin Agency) – The international air show opened its doors on Monday July 18 in Farnborough in the United Kingdom. The opportunity for some countries like Morocco, whose aeronautical sector is booming, to attract more investors to stimulate this area perceived as vital for the economy. Morocco marks its presence this year at the Farnborough … Read more

Renewables represent only 6.7% of South Africa’s energy mix, which remains dominated by coal

(Agence Ecofin) – Pending the 8.5 billion USD promised by several rich countries to finance the decarbonisation of the South African economy, the country remains dependent on coal. Last year, it developed additional electricity production capacities from this fossil fuel. In South Africa, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) published its annual statistics … Read more

the sharp rise in prices suggests a reform of monetary policy and the role of commercial banks

(Ecofin Agency) – Prices are rising in the WAEMU zone, and have already exceeded the Central Bank’s safety thresholds. In countries like Benin and Côte d’Ivoire, food prices are up 12%. The data suggests that a grassroots production revival is becoming urgently needed. According to the economic situation note for the month of April 2022 … Read more

President Uhuru Kenyatta announces 12% rise in minimum wage to tackle high cost of living

(Ecofin Agency) – Kenya is engaged in several economic reforms to strengthen the resilience of its economy and enable people to fight against inflation. Under these measures, the Head of State has decided to increase the salaries of civil servants who have remained unchanged for three years. Kenyan workers will benefit from a 12% increase … Read more

IEA member countries agree to release 60 million barrels of strategic reserves

(Agence Ecofin) – The sharp rise in oil prices since the invasion of Ukraine by Russia is affecting consumers’ purchasing power and threatening economic stability. The International Energy Agency (IEA) announced on Thursday April 7 that its member countries have agreed to release 60 million barrels of oil from their strategic stocks, in order to … Read more