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Ghana and Morocco Sign Eleven Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs)

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The Ministerial Session of the Second Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC) between the Republic of Ghana and the Kingdom of Morocco was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra on Tuesday, 21st July, 2026, under the co-chairmanship of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates of the Kingdom of Morocco, H.E. Nasser Bourita.

The Ministerial Session followed the successful Technical Experts Meeting held in Rabat from 9th to 11th June, 2026. At the end of the Session the following eleven bilateral instruments were signed by both sides:

1. Agreement on Air Services (initialed in December 2022 in Abuja).

2. Agreement on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters.

3. Memorandum of Understanding in the Areas of Standardization, Conformity Assessment, and Metrology-Related Activities.

4. Memorandum of Understanding on Higher Education, Scientific and Technological Cooperation.

5. Memorandum of Understanding on the Promotion of Collaborative Activities in the fields of Meteorology and Climatology.

6. Memorandum of Understanding for Scientific and Technical Cooperation between Office National des Hydrocabures et des Mines “ONHYM” et Minerals Commission and Ghana Geological Survey Authority.

7. Memorandum of Understanding on Diplomatic Training.

8. Agreement on Cooperation in the field of Vocational Training.

9. Cooperation Agreement on the Award of Academic Scholarships, Internships, and the Sharing of Expertise.

10. Memorandum of Understanding in the Field of Sports.

11. Memorandum of Understanding in the Field of Archives.

Both Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring the effective implementation of the decisions and agreements reached under the Second PJCC, and expressed confidence that the renewed partnership would deepen Ghana-Morocco relations, and contribute meaningfully to Africa’s integration, and collective self-reliance.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Ghana.

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Eritrea: Northern Red Sea Region’s Festival Presentation Receives High Praise

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The Northern Red Sea Region’s presentation at Eritrea Festival 2026, featuring cultural traditions, exhibitions, and marine and agricultural resources, is receiving high praise from visitors.

Mr. Suleiman Yusuf, Chairman of the Cultural Committee, said that 16 displays highlighting the cultural heritage and traditional music of the region’s ethnic groups are being presented.

Mr. Said Saleh, Chairman of the Exhibition Committee, noted that the displays feature the region’s marine and agricultural resources, tourism potential, wildlife and the historic buildings of Massawa.

Mr. Tekleweini Negasi, a member of the Oral Traditions Committee, said the programs include poetry and storytelling reflecting maritime activities, herding, farming and other traditional practices.

Committee members Mr. Jamal Nurahmed and Ms. Rayet Osman added that traditional houses and social customs of the Tigre, Afar, Saho and Rashaida ethnic groups are also being displayed.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.

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Eritrea: Volunteer Student-Teachers Recognized in Central Region

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An appreciation ceremony was held on 22 July to recognize volunteer student-teachers who participated in a summer educational support program organized by the First-Round National Service Cooperative Association in cooperation with the Ministry of Education branch in the Central Region.

Mr. Jemal Saleh, Chairman of the Association, said that the initiative aims to encourage student-teachers who have demonstrated strong academic performance and commitment.

He noted that enrollment in the summer educational support program has increased from about 400 students in 2022 to more than 20,000. The curriculum has also expanded from Mathematics and English to include Mother Tongue and Citizenship Education.

Minister of Education Dr. Halima Mohammed commended the initiative and emphasized the importance of cooperation between communities and government institutions in advancing education.

General Filipos Woldeyohannes, Chief of Staff of the Eritrean Defense Forces, said that the program strengthens youth participation in society and promotes appreciation for the teaching profession.

The program, conducted under the theme “Give Freely What We Received Freely,” is being implemented in seven sub-zones of the Central Region.

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Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.

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Nationwide labour blitz uncovers widespread worker exploitation at Tshwane textile factory

Source: Government of South Africa

Nationwide labour blitz uncovers widespread worker exploitation at Tshwane textile factory

Government’s first coordinated nationwide labour enforcement blitz has uncovered widespread labour law violations at a Tshwane textile factory, with workers stating that they were underpaid, worked excessive hours without overtime, lacked basic employment protections and were locked inside the factory during night shifts.  

The inspections, conducted simultaneously across all nine provinces on Friday by the Departments of Employment and Labour and Home Affairs, led by Deputy Ministers Jomo Sibiya and Njabulo Nzuza, resulted in the arrest of the director of Korteks Textiles Africa (Pty) Ltd for allegedly employing undocumented foreign nationals. 

Eight undocumented foreign nationals were also arrested.

Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour Jomo Sibiya said inspectors found the company was failing to comply with several labour and immigration laws.

“What we have found here is that this company… is literally not complying with a number of our labour and immigration laws,” he said. 

Among the findings was the alleged underpayment of workers, who were earning R28 an hour instead of the national minimum wage of R30.23 an hour.

Inspectors also found that employees allegedly worked beyond their scheduled 12-hour shifts without overtime pay, while some were not registered with the UIF or Compensation Fund, lacked employment contracts and were not provided with personal protective equipment.

Workers further complained that they were locked inside the factory from 6pm until 7am during night shifts and received only a one-week shutdown in December instead of annual leave.

“It’s a litany of challenges and undermining a number of our laws that we have observed in this company, and we are going to make sure that there is change,” Sibiya said.

He said the Department of Employment and Labour would calculate outstanding wages owed to workers.

“We are going to calculate how much they owe workers. We are going to go back and make sure that they are paid whatever that they are owed.”

Sibiya said employing undocumented foreign nationals was a criminal offence.

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Njabulo Nzuza rejected claims that some undocumented employees were permitted to work while awaiting documentation, as alleged by the director of the company. 

Nzuza said tackling employers who knowingly hire undocumented foreign nationals is critical to reducing illegal migration.

“The issue here is that we are cutting the demand for illegal migrant labour. That will deal with our problem of the influx of illegal people because they are guaranteed a job, even though they are illegal,” Nzuza said. 

The inspections formed part of government’s first nationwide multidisciplinary blitz operation involving the Departments of Employment and Labour, Home Affairs, SAPS and other enforcement agencies. Simultaneous inspections were conducted across all nine provinces to strengthen compliance with labour, immigration and related legislation aimed at protecting workers’ rights. – SAnews.gov.za

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Uganda: World Health Organization (WHO) joins Uganda to celebrate 90 years of the Uganda Virus Research Institute

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The World Health Organization joined the Government of Uganda and partners in celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI), one of Africa’s most respected institutions for infectious disease research, surveillance and outbreak response. 

For 90 years, UVRI has contributed to scientific discovery and public health, helping Uganda and the global community better understand, detect and respond to infectious diseases. The Institute’s work has strengthened national preparedness and informed public health action both within and beyond Uganda’s borders.

Speaking on behalf of H.E President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni during the celebrations, the Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, Prime Minister of Uganda, commended UVRI for the nine decades of scientific excellence that have helped to put Uganda on the global map.

“This is a celebration of 90 years of science in service to humanity. The discoveries made at UVRI have saved lives in Uganda, East Africa and all over the world,” noted the Rt. Hon Prime Minister.

Advancing health security
Over the years, UVRI has made important contributions to Uganda’s health security architecture, particularly in disease surveillance, laboratory diagnostics, and outbreak response. The Institute has supported the detection and confirmation of major disease outbreaks, including Ebola virus disease and other viral haemorrhagic fevers. 

Its expertise and laboratory capacity have helped ensure rapid public health action during emergencies, saving lives and reducing the spread of disease.

Celebrating partnership
The anniversary  provided an opportunity to celebrate decades of collaboration between WHO and UVRI. For more than 70 years, WHO and UVRI have worked together in research, disease control, immunization initiatives, laboratory strengthening and outbreak response. 

“WHO is proud of its longstanding collaboration with UVRI in strengthening laboratory systems, immunization programmes, outbreak preparedness and disease surveillance,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General “Together, we have helped protect millions of people and contributed to major public health successes.”

Speaking on behalf of the WHO Regional Director for Africa, the WHO Representative to Uganda, Dr Kasonde Mwinga, congratulated the Government of Uganda and UVRI on reaching the important milestone and expressed WHO’s continued commitment to supporting Uganda’s efforts to leverage science to promote, prevent and protect health. 

“UVRI’s 90-year journey is a powerful testament to the role of science in advancing health and saving lives. WHO joins the Government of Uganda in celebrating this extraordinary achievement and remains committed to supporting research, surveillance and health security efforts that will protect future generations,” she added.

Looking forward to the next 90 years and beyond
A key highlight of the anniversary celebration was the handover of a new WHO-accredited polio sequencing laboratory, further strengthening Uganda’s disease surveillance and diagnostic capacity.

As new and evolving health threats continue to emerge, WHO remains committed to supporting Uganda’s efforts to strengthen surveillance systems, laboratory networks, emergency preparedness and scientific research.

While celebrating UVRI’s achievements over the last nine decades, partners also underscored the need to invest boldly in its future. Investment that strengthens laboratory and surveillance systems, nurtures scientific talent, and expand research and innovation will be critical to ensuring that Uganda and Africa continue to contribute knowledge, leadership and solutions to global health challenges.

By building on its rich legacy of scientific excellence, UVRI is well positioned to help shape a safer, healthier future for generations to come.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of WHO Regional Office for Africa.

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Ghana and Morocco Deepen Strategic Partnership at the Second Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation

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The Ministerial Session of the Second Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC) between the Republic of Ghana and the Kingdom of Morocco was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra on Tuesday, 21st July, 2026, under the co-chairmanship of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates of the Kingdom of Morocco, H.E. Nasser Bourita. The Ministerial Session followed the successful Technical Experts Meeting held in Rabat from 9th to 11th June, 2026, which reviewed the state of bilateral cooperation and prepared eleven (11) agreements for Ministerial consideration.

In his opening remarks, Hon. Okudjeto Ablakwa described the visit of His Majesty King Mohammed VI to Ghana in 2017 as a defining moment that ushered in a new era of cooperation between the two countries. He noted that the agreements concluded during that historic visit had strengthened bilateral relations and expanded collaboration across the political, diplomatic, parliamentary and technical spheres. He stressed that Ghana and Morocco have since remained strategic partners committed to transforming political goodwill into practical outcomes that improve the lives of their peoples.

Ghana’s Foreign Minister underscored the importance of enhanced African cooperation at a time of increasing global economic uncertainty, noting that Morocco’s strategic position as a gateway to Europe and the Mediterranean, together with Ghana’s role as host of the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), presents enormous opportunities to deepen intra-African trade, strengthen regional value chains, attract investment and advance the aspirations of the African Union’s Agenda 2063.

He commended the steady progress in agricultural cooperation, particularly Morocco’s support through fertilizer donations and its partnership with the OCP Group, which has contributed significantly to improving agricultural productivity and food security in Ghana. He also acknowledged the growing contribution of Moroccan investments in sectors such as banking, construction, agriculture and retail, as well as Morocco’s continued scholarship support to Ghanaian students, which has enhanced educational exchanges and strengthened people-to-people relations between the two countries.

Hon. Ablakwa applauded the work of the technical experts from both countries for successfully reviving the PJCC after an eleven-year hiatus and finalising a broad package of seven cooperation agreements covering customs administration, higher education, vocational training, diplomatic training, scientific research, standards, mining and hydrocarbons.

Highlighting Ghana’s strategic priorities, Hon. Ablakwa disclosed that H.E. President John Dramani Mahama had directed that future Ghana-Morocco cooperation should place particular emphasis on renewable energy, especially solar energy development, citing the Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline Project as a catalyst for regional integration and energy security; and pharmaceutical manufacturing and health sovereignty within the framework of the President’s Accra Agenda and his imminent leadership of the African Union. He expressed confidence that these priority areas would elevate the bilateral partnership to a new strategic level while contributing to Africa’s broader development agenda.

On his part, the Moroccan Foreign Minister, H.E. Nasser Bourita reaffirmed Morocco’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding friendship and strategic partnership with Ghana, describing the PJCC as a reflection of the shared vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and President John Dramani Mahama to deepen bilateral cooperation and advance African-led development. He recalled the historic participation of Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, in the 1961 Casablanca Conference alongside the late King Mohammed V, noting that the Pan-African ideals established during that period continue to inspire the collaboration between the two countries in promoting peace, regional integration and sustainable development across the continent.

The Moroccan Foreign Minister commended the constructive work undertaken by experts from both countries, and reaffirmed Morocco’s readiness to expand cooperation with Ghana in agriculture, food security, renewable energy, digital transformation, healthcare, investment promotion and private sector development, while encouraging stronger business-to-business partnerships capable of driving economic growth and job creation.

H.E. Bourita further emphasised the importance of pragmatic Pan-Africanism anchored in concrete projects rather than rhetoric. He welcomed Ghana’s active role in advancing continental initiatives such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline Project, describing the latter as not only an energy initiative but also a transformative development and integration project for West Africa. He also highlighted Morocco’s experience in renewable energy development and vaccine manufacturing, expressing his country’s readiness to share its expertise with Ghana as both countries work towards achieving energy resilience, pharmaceutical self-sufficiency and greater African ownership of strategic industries.

Both Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring the effective implementation of the decisions and agreements reached under the Second PJCC, stressing that the success would ultimately be measured by the tangible benefits delivered to citizens, businesses and institutions in both countries. They expressed confidence that the renewed partnership would deepen Ghana-Morocco relations, promote shared prosperity and contribute meaningfully to Africa’s integration, sustainable development and collective self-reliance.

The Ministerial Session ended with the signing of thirteen bilateral instruments covering customs administration, higher education, vocational training, diplomatic training, scientific research, standards, mining and hydrocarbons.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Ghana.

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Government launches first nationwide high-impact blitz to strengthen compliance, protect workers

Source: Government of South Africa

Government launches first nationwide high-impact blitz to strengthen compliance, protect workers

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a fair, compliant and inclusive labour market with the launch of the country’s first coordinated nationwide multidisciplinary high-impact labour and immigration blitz inspections. 

The inspections are aimed at strengthening compliance with labour laws and protecting workers’ rights.

The inspections, conducted simultaneously across all nine provinces on Friday, are led by the Department of Employment and Labour under the leadership of Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya, in partnership with the Department of Home Affairs under the leadership of Deputy Minister Njabulo Nzuza, supported by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and other enforcement agencies.

The coordinated operation forms part of government’s ongoing efforts to promote lawful employment practices, address workplace non-compliance and ensure employers comply with labour and immigration legislation.

Speaking during inspections in Tshwane, Sibiya described the operation as unprecedented.

“Just today, in all nine provinces as we speak, operations started at the same time. We are in all provinces. It’s the first of its kind in the country. It’s groundbreaking. We are going to continue doing it,” he said. 

Sibiya said the inspections demonstrate government’s intensified approach to law enforcement through closer collaboration between departments.

“We’ve been doing this work, but after President [Cyril Ramaphosa] announced that we need to heighten our law enforcement work, we have heightened it. We have ramped it up. Government is… working together,” Sibiya said. 

He stressed that the operations were not a once-off intervention but would continue across the country.

“We are going to have these sweeping operations in every province. When you see us here, you must know that others are elsewhere. Our executive is with the inspectors and immigration officers in other provinces,” he said. 

Responding to criticism that government is not doing enough to enforce labour and immigration laws, Sibiya said enforcement activities take place daily, although they are not always visible to the public.

“I want to tell South Africans… it’s about doing our work every day. It’s about enforcing the laws of the Republic every day. It’s about making sure that South Africa is a country of laws (sic). It’s a country where people will come and respect our laws.”

Sibiya said that the inspections are intended to protect workers, while ensuring employers comply with the law.

“We want to clean the country. We want to have a safer country. We want people who are in South Africa to be legal in our country.” 

Sibiya said government is equally focused on ensuring employers do not exploit undocumented foreign nationals.

“Another big thing is to make sure that employers are employing people who are supposed to be employed in South Africa. You can’t just employ anybody who comes to South Africa without documents that allow him to work in our country. We must cut the demand [by dealing] with the employers because the demand comes from the employers,” the Deputy Minister said. 

During Friday’s operation, the Deputy Ministers visited Amka and Korteks Textiles Africa (Pty) Ltd in Tshwane.

At Korteks Textiles, inspectors uncovered several alleged violations of labour legislation, including workers reportedly earning below the national minimum wage, working excessive hours without overtime pay, not being registered with the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) or Compensation Fund, and not receiving the required personal protective equipment.

The company’s director was arrested for allegedly employing undocumented foreign nationals, while eight undocumented foreign nationals were also arrested during the operation.

Government said the nationwide multidisciplinary inspections will continue as part of efforts to strengthen compliance with labour, immigration and related legislation while building a fair, compliant and inclusive labour market that safeguards both workers and employers. – SAnews.gov.za 

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Youth called to reflect on milestones of freedom

Source: Government of South Africa

Youth called to reflect on milestones of freedom

Emfuleni Local Municipality Executive Mayor Hassan Mako has urged South Africans, particularly young people, to reflect on the key milestones in the country’s democratic journey and use dialogue to deepen social cohesion, strengthen nation-building and foster a shared national identity.

“By talking to each other honestly and openly about our history and shared freedom, we can build greater social cohesion and common understanding. Nation-building is a journey, and we must continue to nurture, protect and defend it. Let us stand firmly against racism, racial discrimination and related intolerance in all their forms,” Mako said on Friday.

The Mayor was addressing young people in Vanderbijlpark during the Milestones of Freedom Provincial Launch, which commemorated those who lost their lives in the Boipatong massacre on 17 June 1992.

“Today, we gather on sacred ground. We stand in a place whose very name means a place of shelter or a place of hiding. On this day, 34 years ago, this place of shelter became a place of unspeakable horror.

“On the night of 17 June 1992, approximately 300 men descended on the community. They came with pangas, axes and guns. They came with military-style coordination.

“They came not as soldiers of a fallen army, but as instruments of a regime that refused to let go of power. In one brutal night, 45 people, including women, children and the elderly, were killed. Pregnant women were not spared. Unsuspecting babies were not spared from the bullets and spears,” Mako said.

He said remembering the heroic struggle of the people of Boipatong is about more than recalling a tragedy.

“It is to honour the heroic struggles of the people of Boipatong and the sacrifices they made. The Milestones of Freedom campaign gives South Africans from all walks of life an opportunity to reflect on our historic journey and what it means to live in a democratic South Africa,” the Mayor said.

This year marks several significant and defining milestones in South Africa’s democratic journey, including the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution; the 50th anniversary of the 1976 youth uprisings; the 70th anniversary of the anti-pass campaign; and the 60th anniversary of the forced removals from District Six.

These landmark events reflect the long struggle for democracy and freedom, while underscoring the journey toward a more inclusive and equitable society.

The campaign also signals the government’s commitment to building on democratic gains and accelerating service delivery to communities.

Vereeniging Magistrate’s Court Manager Teboho Motloenya also called on young people to understand the Constitution and its values as South Africa marks the 30th anniversary of its adoption and signing.

South Africa’s Constitution represents the culmination of decades of struggle against oppression and injustice.

“As young people, you should appreciate that those who passed on did so that you could have opportunities, receive the education you need, enjoy the freedom you have, and not misuse it,” Motloenya said.

He said the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, in partnership with the Department of Basic Education and the South African Human Rights Commission, annually hosts the National Schools Moot Court Competition to help schoolchildren understand the Constitution and its values.

“The significance of the Moot Court is that it helps young minds understand and acknowledge that education is a very important tool for enhancing learning.

“Without education, you may think you will succeed, but your mind may not be as sharp as that of someone who has studied. We are not only inviting you to the Department of Justice to learn how the Constitution was developed, but also to understand how it is implemented,” Motloenya said. –SAnews.gov.za

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Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento empresta 100 milhões de euros à Gotion Power Morocco para a primeira gigafábrica de baterias de fosfato de ferro e lítio de África

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O Conselho de Administração do Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento (www.AfDB.org) aprovou um empréstimo de 100 milhões de euros à Gotion Power Morocco para financiar o desenvolvimento de uma gigafábrica integrada de baterias de fosfato de ferro e lítio (LFP), desde o cátodo até à célula, na Zona Franca de Rabat-Salé-Kénitra.

O Banco planeia também mobilizar até 141 milhões de euros adicionais junto de parceiros financeiros para apoiar a implementação deste projeto estratégico, atuando como Coordenador Principal Mandatário no âmbito da Nova Arquitetura Financeira Africana para o Desenvolvimento (NAFAD).

Liderado pela Gotion High-Tech Co., Ltd., um fabricante global de baterias de primeira linha com sede em Hefei, na China, e cotada na Bolsa de Valores de Shenzhen, o projeto irá criar a primeira fábrica integrada de baterias em África e na região do Médio Oriente e Norte de África (MENA), produzindo cerca de 10 gigawatts-hora (GWh) de células e conjuntos de baterias para veículos elétricos, no âmbito da sua Fase 1, e prevê expandir a capacidade para 100 GWh. Este investimento reforça a ambição de Marrocos de se tornar um centro líder na mobilidade elétrica global e nas cadeias de valor das tecnologias verdes.

“O armazenamento em baterias é o elo que faltava na transição para a energia limpa em África. Uma instalação desta dimensão, alimentada principalmente por energias renováveis, reforça as bases para a integração em grande escala da energia solar e eólica, das quais as nossas redes dependem cada vez mais. Este é exatamente o tipo de projeto que fornecerá energia fiável e com baixas emissões de carbono, ao mesmo tempo que cria empregos industriais verdes e constrói as cadeias de valor resilientes de que África necessita para sustentar a sua transição energética”, afirmou o vice-presidente para a Energia, Clima e Crescimento Verde, Kevin Kariuki.

“Esta gigafábrica será um importante catalisador para reforçar a competitividade industrial de Marrocos e para acelerar a sua emergência como centro de produção africano para as indústrias de mobilidade sustentável”, disse o diretor nacional do Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento em Marrocos, Achraf Tarsim. “Ajudará a fomentar um ecossistema industrial africano para baterias e veículos elétricos, promovendo simultaneamente a utilização local de minerais críticos essenciais à transição energética”, acrescentou.

Para além do seu impacto transformador no setor industrial de Marrocos, espera-se que o projeto crie mais de 600 postos de trabalho diretos na sua primeira fase, alcançando simultaneamente uma taxa de integração industrial local de cerca de 70%, apoiando assim o desenvolvimento de competências e o crescimento dos ecossistemas industriais locais.

O projeto está em consonância com a visão estratégica dos Quatro Pontos Cardeais (https://apo-opa.co/4vKqac0) do Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento, promovendo infraestruturas resilientes, acelerando a industrialização, acrescentando valor aos recursos naturais de África e reforçando a integração regional. Espera-se também que reforce a posição do continente nas cadeias de valor globais da energia limpa e da mobilidade elétrica. Ao promover soluções de mobilidade elétrica e armazenamento de energia, o projeto ajudará a acelerar a transição de África para uma economia de baixo carbono e facilitará uma maior implantação de energias renováveis.

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

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Sobre a Gotion High-Tech: 
A Gotion High-Tech Co., Ltd. é uma empresa global inovadora em tecnologias de baterias de iões de lítio e soluções de armazenamento de energia. A empresa é especializada na investigação, desenvolvimento, fabrico e comercialização de baterias para veículos elétricos, sistemas de armazenamento de energia, materiais para baterias e tecnologias de baterias de próxima geração. Com atividades de investigação, fabrico e operações comerciais em vários continentes, a Gotion está empenhada em promover a transição energética global através da inovação tecnológica contínua, do fabrico sustentável e de parcerias internacionais estratégicas. Para mais informações, visite www.en.Gotion.com.cn

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African Development Bank Approves €100 Million to Gotion Power Morocco to Develop Africa’s First Lithium Ion Phosphate Battery Gigafactory

Source: APO

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a €100 million loan to Gotion Power Morocco to finance the development of an integrated cathode-to-cell lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery gigafactory in the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Free Trade Zone.

The Bank also plans to mobilise up to an additional €141 million from financial partners to support the implementation of this strategic project, acting as Mandated Lead Arranger under the New African Financial Architecture for Development (NAFAD).

Led by Gotion High-Tech Co. Ltd., a top-tier global battery manufacturer headquartered in Hefei, China and listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, the project will establish the first integrated battery manufacturing plant in Africa and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, producing 10 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of battery cells and packs for electric vehicles in Phase 1, with plans to expand capacity to 100 GWh. This investment strengthens Morocco’s ambition to become a leading hub for global electric mobility and for green technology value chains.

Kevin Kariuki, the Bank Group’s Vice President for Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth, said, “Battery storage is the missing link in Africa’s clean energy transition. A facility of this scale, powered primarily by renewable energy, strengthens the foundations for the large-scale integration of solar and wind power, which our grids increasingly depend on. This is exactly the kind of project that will deliver reliable, low-carbon energy while creating green industrial jobs and building the resilient value chains Africa needs to sustain its energy transition.”

“This gigafactory will be a major catalyst for strengthening Morocco’s industrial competitiveness and for accelerating its emergence as Africa’s manufacturing hub for sustainable mobility industries,” said Achraf Tarsim, the African Development Bank Group’s Country Manager for Morocco. “It will help foster an African industrial ecosystem for batteries and electric vehicles while promoting the local beneficiation of critical minerals essential to the energy transition.”

Beyond its transformative impact on Morocco’s industrial sector, the project is expected to create more than 600 direct jobs in its first phase and achieve a local industrial integration rate of 70%, thereby supporting skills development and the growth of local industrial ecosystems.

The project aligns with the African Development Bank Group’s Four Cardinal Points (https://apo-opa.co/4yACJsS) strategic vision by promoting resilient infrastructure, accelerating industrialisation, adding value to Africa’s natural resources, and strengthening regional integration. It is also expected to strengthen the continent’s position in global clean energy and electric mobility value chains.

By advancing electric mobility and energy storage solutions, the project will help accelerate Africa’s transition to a low-carbon economy and facilitate greater deployment of renewable energy.

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About Gotion High-Tech: 
Gotion High-Tech Co., Ltd. is a global innovator in lithium-ion battery technologies and energy storage solutions. The company specializes in the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialisation of EV batteries, energy storage systems, battery materials, and next-generation battery technologies. With research, manufacturing, and business operations spanning multiple continents, Gotion is committed to advancing the global energy transition through continuous technological innovation, sustainable manufacturing, and strategic international partnerships.

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