Washington Looking for Drones Base in North Africa

The United States is holding talks with North African countries to set up drones base to monitor the Islamic State in Libya wherein the terror group is expanding its influence and operations, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing US administration officials. Installing such a North African base near Isis strongholds in Libya would […]

UN/Sahara: Several countries reaffirm support for Moroccan Autonomy Plan

Several countries have reaffirmed strong support for the “realistic & serious” autonomy plan offered by Morocco for the Sahara under its sovereignty during the UN C-24 regional seminar held lately in Bali, Indonesia. Addressing the UN Committee, the representative of Gabon said her country backs the “credible” autonomy plan proposed by Rabat for a lasting […]

French Finance minister reaffirms Paris’ readiness to finance Dakhla-Casablanca power cable

French finance minister Bruno Le Maire said his country is ready to finance the 3MW power cable linking Dakhla in Morocco’s Sahara to Casablanca. The project was conducive to reducing the cost of energy, said Le Maire in his opening remarks at the Moroccan-French business forum. The statement confirms Paris recognizes fully Morocco’s economic sovereignty […]