Libya signs offshore energy deal with Turkey amid escalating maritime dispute with Greece

Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Turkey’s state-run energy company, TPAO, allowing for extensive geological and geophysical studies in four offshore zones within Libyan waters. The agreement includes a 2D seismic survey spanning 10,000 km, with full data analysis expected within nine months. The deal signifies deepening energy cooperation […]

US First Lady to visit Morocco part of a coming trip to MENA region, Europe – Spokesperson

The First Lady of the United States Jill Biden will visit Morocco, part of a coming trip she is making to the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe shortly, her spokesperson Vanessa Valdivia announced on Friday. The Firt Lady’s visit to the kingdom is part of a tour of the Middle East, North Africa and […]

African macroeconomic data credibility: IMF standards vs political realities

The Central African Republic has joined 33 African nations in adopting the Enhanced General Data Dissemination System (e-GDDS), the IMF’s intermediate standard for harmonizing macroeconomic data publication. This move highlights a critical challenge facing African economies: balancing international transparency requirements with local political constraints. The IMF classifies 52 African countries into three statistical tiers. At […]