Mauritania: Kosmos discovers gas field, LNG considered

Dallas-based Kosmos Energy’s oil search in Mauritania once again led to the discovery of an offshore gas reservoir in a well located 60km north of the Tortue-1 gas discovery that opened the basin. The latest discovered field, described as “a large gas resource,” is preliminary estimated to have 5 trillion cubic feet of gross resources […]

Conference in Dakhla calls for redefining UN approach to Sahara dispute

The 2nd Policy Conference of the Coalition for Autonomy in the Sahara (AUSACO), held tis Week in Dakhla, called for a redefinition of the United Nations’ approach to the Sahara dispute, citing shifting geopolitical dynamics. In the Final Declaration, dubbed the “Dakhla Declaration,” AUSACO members urged a reassessment of the issue’s parameters, and emphasized Morocco’s […]

Japan-Polisario: For Morocco, it’s enough: “You are either with US, or against US”

The government of Japan has reportedly signed again on the participation of the Algeria-backed Polisario militia’s in its summit with African countries due in Yokoham from 20 to 22 August 2025. This is not the first time that Japan takes such a risky move with serious political implications. It is very likely to strain relations […]