Ethiopia Rejects WB Mediation over Nile Dam

Ethiopia has rejected the World Bank’s (WB) mediation over the row with Egypt concerning the repercussions of the giant hydroelectric dam Addis Ababa is building on the Nile River, Cairo deeming the project threatens its water security. The Ethiopian stance was expressed by Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn on Sunday. “Ethiopia will not accept Egypt’s request […]

EU poised to renew fisheries agreement with Mauritania

The European Union, EU, is poised to renew its current fisheries agreement with Mauritania coming to an end next year, Spain’s Minister of Fisheries Isabel Artem reportedly indicated Wednesday November 8. Both sides inked in November 2021 the agreement that allows the European fleet to access Mauritanian waters for the fishing of approximately 290,000 tons […]

Libya Gives over $ 20 Mln to Syrian Rebels

The new Libyan leaders, who ousted Muammar Gaddafi, have granted over $ 20 million to the Syrian opposition and rebels fighting the tyrannical regime of Bachar Al Assad and his repressive forces. A financial statement released by the Syrian National Council (SNC) and posted in its Web site shows that the Libyan government, which itself […]