The Complex Road of Renewable Energy Development in Morocco
A significant project in Morocco aimed at revolutionizing renewable energy has hit a major roadblock.
Cocoa Prices Soar to Record Highs Amid West African Supply Challenges
Cocoa prices just hit a new high, reaching over $10,000 per metric ton for the first time.
US Suggests Somali Pirates Behind Israel-Linked Cargo Ship Attack Amid Houthi Concerns
The United States suggests that the attackers who attempted to seize an Israel-linked cargo ship were likely Somali pirates rather than Houthi fighters from Yemen.
OPEC+ Meeting Delayed Amid Dispute Over Output Quotas for African Members
The OPEC+ coalition, comprising 23 oil-producing nations, has postponed a meeting to finalize output levels for 2024 by four days to November 30.
Orcas' Mysterious 'Attacks' on Boats Puzzle Scientists in Southern Europe and Northern Africa Waters
Orcas have been involved in a series of "attacks" on boats in the waters between southern Europe and northern Africa since 2020, with around 500 encounters reported.
Chevron Acquires Hess in $53 Billion Deal, Gaining Access to Guyana's Oil Reserves
Chevron has agreed to purchase U.S. oil and gas producer Hess in an all-stock deal valued at $53 billion.
China's Leap Forward: Securing Africa's Lithium Reserves in the Global Race
China's proactive approach to securing lithium supply from Africa is proving fruitful as it navigates a tight global market for the crucial metal used in electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
Cobalt Is the new blood diamond of the DRC
Cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a complex and challenging issue.
Copper mined in Africa for electric vehicle batteries is in a traffic jam
You heard that right - the routes from copper mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia to the ports on the coastline of the Indian Ocean face a 1,900-mile journey full of twists, turns, and major congestion.
Somalian piracy no longer a “high risk threat” to shippers
When someone says “piracy” they may then think, “of the Caribbean” - unless they’re in the shipping industry.
Logistics operations in Africa gets a financial boost from Google
One of the world's largest tech companies, Google, is financially backing the Kenya-based e-logistics commerce platform, Lori Systems.
Ph.D. student advocates for improved healthcare logistics in Africa
PhD student Emma Gibson is advocating for better health care logistics in her home continent of Africa.