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Nigeria is set to add 1,250 megawatts to its fragile power grid with the completion of a gas-fired power plant in Ondo state. The project, financed by businessman Deji Adeleke, the father of singer Davido, is seen as a...

José Segura will continue at the head of Casa África after being re-elected director general during the 36th meeting of the institution's Governing Council. The appointment, unanimously supported by the three consortium members (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of the Canary Islands...

Algeria's state-owned oil company Sonatrach signed five contracts with foreign energy companies on Monday. The joint investment exceeds 600 million dollars and is aimed at hydrocarbon exploration in different areas of the country, according to the Algerian...

South African developer Nyamakop Studios has unveiled Relooted, a video game in which players must plan heists to recover African artworks stolen during colonialism. The narrative-driven title, with heist-style gameplay, is inspired by real pieces...

Senegal is moving ahead decisively with its energy transition strategy, combining renewables, natural gas and sustainable mobility. The country has set itself the goal of achieving universal access to electricity by 2025, already exceeding 84 % coverage. To...

The Canary Islands Government has set up the Canary Islands-Africa Strategy Board, a political and institutional coordination instrument aimed at strengthening historical, economic and cultural links with the African continent. The initiative, officially presented at the headquarters of the...

Collaboration between the Canary Islands and Mauritania in health matters took a decisive step forward during the recent High Level Meeting between the two governments, held in Nouakchott. Coinciding with this institutional meeting, a delegation from the health sector of the archipelago developed...

France has officially completed the withdrawal of its troops from Senegal, closing the final chapter of its permanent military presence in West Africa. The handover of the historic Camp Geille and an air base in Dakar marks the end...

The Canary Islands and Morocco have taken a decisive step towards international cooperation with the signing of their first joint call for proposals in science and innovation. The initiative, promoted by the Africa Canarias Challenge programme of the Government of the Canary Islands and implemented by...

The Mauritanian capital, Nouakchott, hosted this week the Mauritania-Spain Business Forum, a key meeting in the framework of the first High Level Meeting between the two countries. Organised by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, ICEX and the CEOE, the Forum was...