Algeria Mulls Building $ 2 bln Condo Towers

The Algerian government is planning to build five major tower complexes in the North African country, which is an important oil and gas producer. These major residential projects, to cost $ 2 billion, are destined to reduce and mitigate housing shortage exacerbated due to galloping population growth and a steady flow of urban migration. The […]

Morocco’s army denies having talks with Polisario separatists

Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces made it clear that they have never undertaken nor will it enter into dialogue with the Polisario front, a military source told the Moroccan news agency MAP. The denial came after several outlets misinterpreted a UN Secretary General report on the Sahara on bilateral working and coordination mechanisms. “Following a misinterpretation […]

Egypt opens Rafah crossing with Gaza for first time in months

Egypt Tuesday re-opened for the first time in months Rafah, the only exit point for Palestinians in the enclaved territory of Gaza, closed since March owing to covid-19 pandemic. The border crossing will remain open for three days, according to the Interior Ministry. “Egyptian authorities opened the crossing exceptionally after a five-month closure.” Gaza residents […]