Sound Energy considers selling operations in eastern Morocco

Sound Energy, the Moroccan focused upstream gas company, said a sale of the East Morocco operations would be a preferred option ahead of the final investment decision for the well TE-5 production area. The East Morocco operation comprises three areas – Tendrara, Greater Tendrara and the Anoual Permit. In August 2018, Sound Energy signed an […]

Imminent return of Morocco’s ambassador to Madrid after diplomatic spat (EL Pais)

Moroccan ambassador to Spain Karima Benyaich is expected to return to Madrid nearly four months after she was recalled by her country for consultation on May 18, 2021 amid strained Moroccan-Spanish relations over Madrid’s decision to secretly host Polisario leader in connivance with Algiers. The announcement of the imminent return of the Moroccan ambassador to […]

Niger junta frees 50 senior officials of deposed gov’t, ex-president remains in detention

Niger’s military junta, which took power in a coup in July 2023, has released around 50 individuals, including former government ministers and soldiers linked to past coup attempts, following recommendations from a national conference in February. Those freed include high-profile figures such as former oil minister Mahamane Sani Issoufou, ex-defense minister Kalla Moutari, and former […]