Global renewable energy capacity is set to rise by 50 percent in five years’ time, driven by solar photovoltaic (PV) installations on homes, buildings, and industry, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
New Delhi -
With Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist party re-elected in a landslide, AFP looks at the challenges facing his government over the coming five years.
Luanda -
Angola's incoming president Joao Lourenco faces a slew of challenges that include dwindling oil prices, rampant poverty, soaring unemployment and the long shadow cast by his predecessor and his family.
Baghdad -
Iraq's victory over the Islamic State group in Tal Afar was the latest in a string of gains against the jihadist group, but Iraqi forces still face massive challenges, experts say.
Tripoli -
France is hosting a rare meeting on Tuesday between Libya's UN-backed Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj and military strongman Khalifa Haftar who backs a rival administration in the east.
Paris -
Emmanuel Macron, who exit polls say won France's presidential elections on Sunday, may have seen off the competition in the race for the Elysee Palace but will face daunting challenges when he takes office.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk took to Reddit Sunday evening in an "Ask Me Anything" session on the popular website. Musk fielded questions on how we will get to Mars and the technology that will be required, as well as other aspects of living on the planet.
Bras -
Brazil's new president, Michel Temer, has an unusually short time to get through an unusual -- even daunting -- list of tasks, starting with fixing one of the world's biggest economies.
From inspiring a lax sales team to running strategic training programs, many challenges can hamper the growth of a small- or medium-sized business. Learn how to identify the main issues and what do to get over these humps.
