Tunisia: 24 armed Europeans coming from Libya arrested

Tunisian security authorities announced Tuesday they have detained 24 armed European citizens, including 13 French, coming from Libyan territories controlled by Eastern warlord Khalifa Haftar who has launched an offensive to control Tripoli. Interior Minister Abdelkarim Zbidi told media that security forces nabbed 13 French nationals attempting to cross the Ras Jedir crossing point on […]

Nigeria’s NNPC raises gas prices again as Dangote fuel hits market

Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote mega-refinery made its first gasoline deliveries on Sunday, September 15, marking a key step toward the country’s energy self-sufficiency. On Monday, the National Oil Company (NNPC) increased fuel prices by 11%, following its purchase from the Dangote refinery. After eight years of construction, delays, and negotiations, the Dangote refinery finally began operations. […]

MP James Duddridge: Morocco, UK’s Gateway to African Market

Conservative MP James Duddridge has described Morocco as a longstanding partner and friend offering UK huge post-Brexit trade opportunities. In an Op-Ed published Wednesday by the House, founded by a cross-party group of UK MPs, Mr. Duddridge said when it comes to post-Brexit trade opportunities, the UK government is right to prioritise building on the […]