CEMAC Paris round table

Algeria’s shale captures Europe attention

Following Europe’s unpopular attempt to develop its own shale reserves, its attention has now been shifted to Algeria which is using tax breaks to attract investments in its exploration and pipelines lying under the Mediterranean makes Europe much more eager. Algeria has already concluded shale exploration agreements with Eni SpA (ENI), Royal Dutch Shell Plc […]

COVID-19: Morocco received 19.5 million doses of vaccine by July

Morocco has widened the gap with African peers as it reinforces its standing among the nations that made remarkable headway in their vaccination campaigns thanks to sustained efforts that centred, inter alia, on ensuring steady supply which totaled 19.5 million doses by July 2. The figure was unveiled by Dr Mohamed Benazzouz, head of national […]

UN Congratulates Tunisia, Lebanon, Jordan for Rape Law Reform

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein warmly welcomed the repeal of laws in Lebanon, Tunisia and Jordan that allowed rapists to avoid criminal prosecution by marrying their victims. A statement of the office of the High Commissioner quoted him saying that “to punish a rape victim by making her marry […]