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Egypt, Eni ink oil exploration, exploitation deal worth $1bn

The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) has signed an agreement with the Italian giant energy group Eni for oil exploration and exploitation in the Gulf of Suez and Nile Delta regions worth $1 billion, Arab Finance reports, citing a statement by the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. The deal signed by Minister of Petroleum […]

Sahara: Philippines supports Morocco’s territorial integrity

The Government of Philippines has voiced strong support to Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over its Sahara, commending the autonomy plan offered by Rabat as “good basis” to finding a political solution to the Sahara regional conflict. “On the Sahara issue, we defend the principle of sovereignty and equality of States as stipulated in the […]

Algeria’s resounding silence following UNSC Resolution 2703

Algeria has not yet made an official reaction to a security council resolution calling for a mutually acceptable solution to the Sahara issue, while reiterating the credible and serious character of Morocco’s autonomy plan. The resolution repeated its call on Algeria as a party to the conflict to take part actively in the round tables […]