illicit financial flows

SDX Energy Morocco Gets €10 Mln EBRD Loan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development supports SDX Energy Morocco with a loan of up to €10 million to finance the enhancement of upstream gas production and related gas transport infrastructure to Kenitra industrial zone customers, facilitating the switch away from polluting fuel oil. Eric Rasmussen, director of the EBRD’s Natural Resources team said: […]

AQIM Confirms Death of Senior Leader in Algeria

Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) confirmed that the Algerian army has killed one of its senior officials, Adel Seghiri also known as Abu Ruwaha al-Qasantini. The Al Qaeda official was among those running the group’s Al-Andalus media wing, responsible for publishing propaganda videos and statements. Last Week the Algerian army announced the killing of […]

Sudan: At least 50 dead in gold mine collapse as calls grow for regulation of artisanal mining

A deadly gold mine collapse in northeastern Sudan’s Howaid desert has claimed the lives of at least 50 people, according to local media reports. The incident occurred over the week-end in Nile River State, where artisanal mining is rampant and largely unregulated. Eyewitnesses said miners were trapped beneath a sudden avalanche of sand and rock […]