Egypt: Two killed, six injured in gas pipeline explosion in Ismailia

Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has confirmed that two workers were killed and six others injured after an explosion at a gas pipeline facility in the Abu Sultan area of Ismailia governorate on Sunday evening.   The blast, which occurred during routine maintenance preparations, was traced to the detachment of a launcher trap […]

Spain says Morocco’s autonomy plan for Sahara most serious, realistic and credible solution

Spain said it supports Morocco’s autonomy initiative as “the most serious, realistic and credible” basis for settling the Sahara issue and pointed out that it is keen is to build with the North African country, “a great friend and ally” a new relationship, based on transparency, and mutual respect. This came in a message from […]

Junta-led Sahel trio to hold first joint summit, likely to launch confederal union

The junta-leaders in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger are set to hold their first ever joint summit of the so-called ‘Alliance of Sahel States’ (AES) since seizing power in a series of coups in Niger’s capital Niamey this weekend. “Our country will be hosting on Saturday (6 July) the first summit of the AES heads […]