President of SC Karel van Oosterom

US, France at Loggerheads over UN Resolution on Sahel Antiterrorism Force

The US has expressed reservations over the French move to garner support at the UN Security council for the adoption of a resolution mandating a force by West African states to combat terrorism and trafficking in the Sahel. The US voiced its concerns regarding the UN financial backing for the Sahel force after France has […]

Morocco: Wildfires destroy 6600 hectares of forests as authorities control most blazes

Wildfires that have been raging over the last couple of days in different forests in northern Morocco have so far destroyed 6600 hectares, while efforts are underway with most blazes coming under control by July 17. The national agency for water resources and forests said the wildfires broke out amid exceptional drought and a heatwave […]

Moroccan Parliament Approves ONHYM Transformation Into Joint-Stock Company to Enhance Strategic Positioning

Morocco’s House of Representatives approved legislation Tuesday transforming the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) into a joint-stock company, positioning the entity as a strategic lever capable of meeting international competition challenges. The majority-backed Law 56.24 represents the sector’s first major institutional reform since 2020. Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Minister Leïla Benali explained […]