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Uganda set to begin oil drilling after French court dismisses case against TotalEnergies

A French court has dismissed a landmark lawsuit against controversial TotalEnergies projects in east Africa, which was filed by six French and Ugandan activist groups in 2018, using a 2017 law on multinationals operating outside France. This was the first time that NGOs tried to halt an oil project through a Paris courthouse. As Uganda […]

Germany: Tunisian man linked to Bardo attack put on extradition shortlist

The German judicial authorities Wednesday green-lighted the deportation of a Tunisian man wanted by his country’s authorities for his alleged involvement in Bardo and Ben Guerdane attacks. Frankfort administration court has allowed the man’s deportation but on condition that Tunisian authorities prove that he will not be subject to torture or handed death penalty, reports […]

Morocco: Over 3 tons of cannabis seized in Casablanca port

Moroccan police announced this Thursday the seizure of more than three tons of cannabis at the Casablanca port and the arrest of several people involved in this major smuggling attempt. The drugs were concealed in consumer goods destined for exports, said a press release issued by the National police. An investigation was opened to identify […]