South Sudan: President sacks his two vice-presidents, key officials in surprise reshuffle

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed on February 11 two of his Vice-presidents, the nation’s spy chief, and several senior officials, with no explanation provided for the moves. The shake-up, announced through a series of presidential decrees read on State television, comes amidst ongoing tensions in the country, which has struggled to implement the […]

Algeria’s hostility towards Morocco, an attempt to conceal own internal crisis

Algeria’s hostility and mounting escalation against Morocco is an attempt to “evade and conceal” a “critical” socio-economic situation on its territory, said Permanent Representative of Morocco to the UN, Omar Hilale. “Algeria, instead of addressing its own mistakes, vehemently tries to blame Morocco for all its troubles, even if fortunately the Algerian people does not […]

Oil exploration: UK Genel Company signs association deal with Morocco

British company Genel Energy announced a petroleum agreement and association contract sealed with the Office National des Hydrocarbures et des Mines (ONHYM) for offshore exploration in Lagzira block in Morocco. The deal sets out an eight-year exploration term consisting of three phases. The Lagzira block (formerly Sidi Moussa) is a large offshore license that hosts […]