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Algeria : Energy Minister unveils government’s ambition

Algeria’s Energy Minister Youcef Yousfi has given assurances that the country’s oil and gas production decline did not require worries during an energy conference held in western Algerian city of Oran. His latest statement came as gas production reached growth level for the first time since the 2013 In Amenas plant terrorist attack. The developments […]

Morocco/Israel: Direct flights between Tel-Aviv & Essaouira in September

Israeli Arkia Airline Company will operate direct flights between Tel-Aviv and Essaouira starting next September under an agreement it signed Friday in Salé, near Rabat, with Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT). The new direct flight by Arkia Airlines will have a total capacity of 11,000 seats. Commenting the deal, ONMT Chief, Adel El Fakir, stressed […]

Sahel’s development, stability to be achieved through industrialization — AU/UN experts

“The issue of inclusive industrialization in the Sahel is of prime importance” given the challenges the conflict-torn region is currently facing — this is the main message from an event this week that was held as a part of the African Union Summit in Niamey, Niger. As part of the African Union Summit on Industrialization […]