Egypt counterterrorism

Mounting voices against Algerian regime’s repression against Hirak activists

Critical voices are mounting against the Algerian regime and its attempts to stifle the peaceful demonstrations, known as Hirak, demanding a clean break with the military rule that left the country underdeveloped and dependent on oil revenues, democratic change, independence of the judiciary and construction of genuine legitimate institutions. The Hirak that gained momentum in […]

Greening Africa: Kanga seeks to raise $500m capital for its potash project in Congo

Kanga Potash, a world class, low-cost potash project developer, is seeking to raise about $500m for the first phase of its potash development project north of Pointe Noire in the Republic of Congo. According to the company’s executive chairman Stéphane Rigny, about 60% of the amount will be debt and 40% equity, including some mezzanine […]

Sahara: UN Chief determined to find successor to Horst Köhler

The UN Secretary General is determined to find a new UN Sahara envoy in replacement of German Horst Köhler who stepped down in May 2019 “for health reasons”. The remarks were made by Spokesperson for the UN chief, Stéphane Dujarric, during his latest daily press briefing, reaffirming that filling such an important post is not […]