The Algerian regime has proved once again that it is not a reliable partner for Europe by deciding unilaterally to close the Maghreb-Europe gas pipeline, said Aymeric Chauprade, a former Member of European Parliament. This 1,400 km long pipeline, which was inaugurated in 1996, used to supply Spain with natural gas via Morocco. After cutting […]
The Summit of the African Union Peace and Security Council emerged as a platform to disavow Algeria and Kenya, who vainly maneuvered to include the Sahara issue in the agenda of the meeting initially devoted to climate change. At Algeria’s instigation, Kenya, which holds the rotating presidency of the AU Peace and Security Council, […]
South Africa’s Parliament speaker and ANC member Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula gave up her seat, after she lost a bid that would block her arrest over a corruption case. The Speaker, like many of ANC leaders, is accused of receiving bribes amounting to 135,000 dollars from a defense contractor when she was defense minister. Her case highlights […]
