Libya’s state-owned National Oil Corporation (NOC) declared force majeure at its 120,000 b/d Zawiya refinery on Sunday following clashes between armed groups near the facility. NOC said a number of storage tanks were hit, causing fires. These were subsequently brought under control, it added. Zawiya is Libya’s largest operational refinery, with most of its production […]
Sixteen Algerian political figures including former Prime Minister Ali Benflis have unveiled their plans to run for the December 12 presidential elections announced few days ago by interim President and backed by the army. The candidates have reportedly withdrawn the candidacy forms at the independent electoral commission. Interim President Abdelkader Bensalah last week set December […]
Mauritanian authorities have paved the way for Moroccan trucks carrying fresh produce and foodstuff to ensure an adequate supply of its domestic market, Mauritanian trade ministry said. In this respect, Mauritanian authorities have opened a special station in the capital Nouakchott for these trucks to unload and for drivers to rest, the ministry said. Measures […]
