Algeria: Is Desert Tourism Doomed to Collapse?

Southern Algeria is dominated by the Sahara desert. The dunes, mountains and wilderness of the region have been seducing adventure travelers for decades but the lure seems close to fading away. However, the tourism industry in southern Algeria will probably suffer seriously after the latest attack on a gas and oil field in In Amenas. […]

New Talks Fail to Solve Dispute over Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam

In Addis Ababa, a major meeting on the future of Africa’s biggest hydroelectric dam— (GERD)—has ended without agreement. This is the fourth meeting in the latest efforts by water ministers from Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan to find a resolution to the tensions over the project. The dam is under-construction on Ethiopia’s Blue Nile, a main […]

Diplomatic Rush in Sahara Continues with Coming Opening of Ivorian Consulate General in Laayoune

Côte d’Ivoire will shortly open a Consulate General in the Moroccan Southern city of Laayoune, announced on Wednesday spokesperson for the Ivorian government, Sidi Tiémoko Touré.   The decree establishing the consulate in Laayoune was adopted by the Council of ministers, convened Wednesday in Abidjan, the spokesperson announced at a press briefing.   “This measure […]