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Majority of Colombians oppose establishment of relations with polisario separatist group (Senator)

The majority of the Colombian people is opposed to the decision to establish relations with the polisario, “a separatist group that is not recognized by the UN, nor by any European or Arab country, except for Algeria,” said Colombian Senator German Blanco, who pleaded for the revision of this decision. German Blanco stressed that the […]

Fears in Algeria over Potential Non-renewal of Maghreb-Europe Pipeline by Morocco

Fears are growing in Algeria over the possibility of the non-renewal by Morocco of the contract governing the Maghreb-Europe Gas Pipeline, which transports Algerian gas through Morocco and the Strait of Gibraltar to Spain and Europe. Concerns were voiced in the Algerian press, speculating about a potential cessation of the contract, which expires in 2021 […]

Transparency: Uganda joins EITI to attract local, foreign investment

Uganda has joined the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) in order to subject its oil industry to scrutiny and promote accountable management of revenues. Uganda discovered crude reserves more than 10 years ago but production has been repeatedly delayed by disagreements with field operators over taxes and development strategy. According to Uganda’s Minister for Finance, […]