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Saudi Arabia, Qatar reported to Have asked Algeria to join operations in Yemen

The UK-based news outlet, Middle East Eye, claimed that Saudi Arabia and Qatar sent envoys to Algiers to convince the North African country to take part in peacekeeping operations in Yemen. Middle East Eye, quoting a diplomatic source that requested anonymity, said the two Gulf States have approached Algeria requesting its participation in operations in […]

Morocco: IS fighters marching towards Morocco’s Eastern region, US State Department

Hordes of IS militants in Libya fearing western attacks are marching towards Morocco’s eastern region, reports say. Moroccan daily “Assabah “Tuesday quoting a report by the US State Department argues that a group of IS militants have started decamping from Libya and have set sail in direction of Morocco’s eastern region. The US State Department’s […]

Libya signs oil exploration deal to boost production in Ghadames Basin

Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC), in partnership with the Libyan Investment Authority (LIA), has signed an Exploration and Production Sharing Agreement (EPSA) with UCC Holding for Area 47 in the Ghadames Basin. NOC Chairman Masoud Suleiman said the agreement is part of efforts to attract investment, expand exploration activities and increase oil and gas production […]