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Forgotten Aspects in the War Against AQIM

The killing of three French journalists in northern Malian region of Kidal in early November 2013 is indicative of the ability of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) to conduct terrorist attacks in the region despite French military presence. Similarly, the announcement of the creation of a new terrorist group called Al Mourabitoun out of […]

Morocco-Nigeria: Gas Pipeline Project, Milestone for Regional Integration

The gas pipeline project to link Nigeria to Morocco is a strategic undertaking for regional integration in West Africa, said Mrs. Amina Benkhadra, Head of Morocco’s National Office for Hydrocarbons and Mining (ONHYM). This ambitious project will also have positive impacts on the socio-economic development of all countries in the region, said Mrs. Benkhadra at […]

Oil exploration: Qatar Petroleum gains foothold in the Tarfaya offshore area

Qatar Petroleum has joined the Italian oil company ENI and Morocco’s Office for Hydrocarbons and Mining ONHYM to explore for oil and gas off Tarfaya. ENI and Qatar Petroleum have signed an agreement on Wednesday allowing the Qatari company to acquire a 30% stake in the offshore concession of Tarfaya, including 12 blocks of exploration […]