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Libya revives offshore oil exploration after five-year hiatus

Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has resumed offshore oil exploration in north-western parts of the country after more than five years of inactivity, partnering with Italian energy company Eni. The decision to resume exploration activities follows the completion of technical and environmental assessments, paving the way for seismic surveys and geological studies in preparation for […]

Ex-Mauritanian leader summoned by police for hearing

Former Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdelaziz showed up Monday before the police for hearing as part of investigations into corruption and public funds embezzlement allegations leveled against him and his entourage during his 11 years at the head of the North African country, Le360.ma reports. The Mauritanian police in charge of economic affairs showed up […]

Samsung gets golden license to set mobile phone factory in Egypt

Egypt Wednesday August 30 accorded South Korean tech giant Samsung a golden license to set up a mobile phone plant to produce, after the North African provided the firm another permit to manufacture tablets for educational use. The future factory, 6,000 square meters, is expected to generate 768 direct and indirect jobs and located in […]