Algeria InSalah gas facility

Israel to open economic mission in Morocco as trade grows

Israel plans to set up an economic mission in Morocco to further bolster trade between the two countries after the momentum created by the resumption of ties in 2020. In 2022, trade between the two countries rose to 180 million, up 160% compared to 2020, with a potential to outperform that as Moroccan and Israel […]

South Africa: clinical trial to test effects of BCG vaccine on coronavirus

In Cape Town, a clinical trial began on Monday to test the possible beneficial effects on COVID-19 of the BCG vaccine, prescribed to protect against tuberculosis. “Some observations suggest that BCG has effects on the immune system that we don’t yet fully understand, such as strengthening it against respiratory infections,” Professor Andreas Diacon, head of […]

Did the US give green light to Haftar’s offensive on Tripoli?

Newly leaked documents show that the White House has blessed Haftar’s attack on Tripoli, which has so far paved the way for a greater Russian leverage over the renegade general. “Washington’s inconsistent position on Libya — officially supporting the peace process even as the White House has signaled that President Trump favors Mr. Hafter — […]