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Zawya
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) celebrates its fiftieth anniversary in Cotonou: a march for regional unity and solidarity
As part of the celebrations marking the fiftieth anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the ECOWAS Representation in Benin, with the support of the Beninese Government, the West African Power Pool (WAPP) and the Multinational Maritime Coordination Centre (MMCC) Zone E, organised a commemorative march in Cotonou on Saturday 28th of June 2025. Titled the 'Jubilee Walk', the event brought together over 300 participants from state and diplomatic institutions, ECOWAS specialised agencies, project partners, West African communities, youth organisations, NGOs, students and teachers. The march set off from the Place de l'Amazone at 7.00am and took a looping route through the Place Bio Guéra, returning to its starting point at around 10.00am. It was led by a high-level delegation including Ambassador Amadou DIONGUE, ECOWAS Resident Representative in Benin, the representative of the Minister for Sport, the Director of CMMC Zone E and the representative of the WAPP Secretary General. The presence of the Resident Coordinator of the United Nations System, the Resident Representatives of UEMOA and UNFPA, as well as Ambassador Francis OKE, former Permanent Representative of the ECOWAS to the African Union, enhanced the solemnity of the event. In keeping with the theme of the golden jubilee, 'Stronger together for a brighter future'. the march was punctuated by messages in favour of unity and solidarity, the essential foundations of successful regional integration. In his speech, the ECOWAS Resident Representative said: 'This march symbolises our shared commitment to an ECOWAS of peoples, united and in solidarity. In the face of current challenges, it is imperative that we unite our voices on the international stage to defend the interests of our region and accelerate the implementation of our integration policies, in order to create opportunities for our peoples'. The ceremony ended with words of thanks and encouragement from Ambassador Francis OKE, the Resident Coordinator of the United Nations System, the representative of the Minister for Sport and the Resident Representative of the ECOWAS. They all stressed that the support, solidarity and unity of the peoples are the foundation of West African political and economic integration. The morning ended in a convivial atmosphere, with refreshments and a family photo. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Dallas weather: Severe weather risks for Monday
The Brief Scattered showers and potentially severe storms are possible today, especially north of the Metroplex, with risks of hail, wind, and even a tornado this afternoon and evening. Outside of storms, expect a mostly cloudy, windy, and very humid day with temperatures reaching the 80s. Less than half the area is expected to see rain. Conditions are expected to improve Tuesday with sunshine and drier air, leading to pleasant temperatures in the mid-80s. DALLAS - Day 4 of weather risks and very muggy air. This one is multi-faceted as we could see some scattered showers and storms develop this morning and increase toward noon-early afternoon. Due to stronger winds aloft, there's a chance those storms will become severe, especially north of the Metroplex. Hail, wind and even a tornado would be possible. Outside the storm risk, expect another mainly cloudy day. The few breaks in the clouds would get temps well into the 80s with high humidity. Monday also has the addition of stronger surface winds as the parent storm in the Rockies heads out into the Plains. That will drag the dry line from West Texas into our western counties this afternoon. Download the WAPP Even though there's a cap in place, it's breakable due to the lift from the approaching parent storm. If we get storms, they could be supercells capable of all modes of severe weather (large hail, wind, and tornadoes). Timing would be 4 p.m. until 11 p.m. Less than half of us will even receive a drop of rain today, so it's just a watch and see type of event. Just stay weather-aware. As a cold front sweeps through tonight, we could still see a storm for SE areas. However, the trend will be toward drying as winds shift to the northwest. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in place for Hill, Limestone, and Navarro County until 10:45am. Tuesday should be the PICK DAY of the week. With the sun returning and NW winds bringing in drier air, it should be nice. Temps look to be near May normal, in the mid 80s. After a pleasant night, we will return to very warm air on Wednesday. Temps will be well into the 80s and even a few low 90s as winds return to the south. It doesn't look humid. Just very warm. The next chance for showers and storms will be Thursday as a cold front drops down from the north. With heating, some of the storms may have some small hail and gusty winds, but not widespread severe weather. The front will stall and then lift back north on Friday. Partly sunny skies and very warm air will then move back in with humid SE winds. That sets us up for Memorial Day weekend. As of now, it looks to be typical for late May. Very warm and humid. There's a low risk of storms on Saturday with a better chance Sunday/Sunday evening as a more organized disturbance approaches from the west. It's a little too early for details and timing, and the same goes for Memorial Day. The Source Information in this article is from the FOX 4 Weather Team.
Ya Biladi
05-02-2025
- Business
- Ya Biladi
Morocco, Mauritania seal electrical interconnection agreement
In a significant move to bolster regional energy cooperation, the Director-General of Morocco's National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE), Tarik Hamane, and the Director-General of the Mauritanian Electricity Company (SOMELEC), Sidi Salem Mohaned Elabd, signed an agreement on Tuesday in Nouakchott. This agreement aims to develop and implement an electrical interconnection between Morocco and Mauritania. The signing ceremony was attended by Morocco's Ambassador to Mauritania, Hamid Chabar. Part of the Royal Atlantic Initiative, this Morocco-Mauritania electrical interconnection project is a significant advancement towards African integration and South-South cooperation. It promises to improve the reliability and performance of both countries' electricity networks and facilitate electricity exchanges between Morocco, Mauritania, and further between Europe and West Africa under the West African Power Pool (WAPP). This initiative also aims to harness the complementarities of the two countries' electricity networks, focusing on better integration and optimization of renewable energy resources. On this occasion, Tarik Hamane emphasized that the electrical interconnection project will unlock new opportunities in renewable energy, given the substantial potential in both countries. He noted that this initiative will enhance cooperation between the electricity networks, boost expertise, and facilitate exchanges between Morocco and Mauritania. Sidi Salem Mohaned Elabd highlighted that this interconnection marks a pivotal step aligned with the evolving realities of Mauritania's electricity system. He said it opens promising prospects for both nations, enabling them to strengthen connectivity with European and African energy markets.
