Moroccan flag displayed in Sahara

US contemplates returning embassy to Tripoli

The United States is considering the acquisition of a property in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, for the return of US full mission capacity to the North African country. The announcement came during a meeting between US diplomat to Libya Richard Norland and Mohammed Sayala, the Foreign Minister of the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA). […]

UN Acknowledges Polisario Breach of Ceasefire in Sahara Buffer Zone

Polisario militiamen have fired warning shots at members of the UN mission to the Sahara, MINURSO, which was conducting a patrol east of the Moroccan-built security wall in the demilitarized area, said UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric. Speaking to reporters at the daily briefing, Dujarric said that the MINURSO confirmed that they were fired at and […]

Morocco’s Lesieur Cristal takes control of Avril’s activity in Africa

Morocco’s Lesieur Cristal, a company that produces cooking oil and soap, took control of Avril’s activity in Africa, following a merger-acquisition, by which the Moroccan company bought Senegal’s Oleosen. In addition to Oleosen, which produces cooking oil, the Moroccan group took control of Cristal Tunisia which besides table oil also makes soap. Lesieur Cristal has […]