EU Commissioner for Neighborhood & Enlargement Oliver Varhelyi

Tripoli government suspends oil minister

The Libyan government based in Tripoli suspended oil minister Mohamed Oun, as investigations are ongoing into his involvement in alleged corruption, a Libyan watchdog known as Administrative Control Authority (ACA) said. Oun said he will contest the decision, adding that he has not received a notice yet. Libyan media cited an ACA statement which confirms […]

Algeria’s Army Chief sparks diplomatic crisis with Riyadh after declining invitation for Umrah Pilgrimage

Algeria’s army Chief Gen. Said Chengriha has sparked a serious diplomatic crisis with Saudi Arabia after he rejected an invitation to perform Umrah pilgrimage, an act of generosity offered by Saudi authorities to all visiting Muslim leaders and seniors officials. Chengriha was invited to the spiritual journey with his accompanying delegation while he was visiting […]

Togo-Benin: Modernization of Nangbeto hydropower plant to cost $25 million

Renovation works on the hydropower plant of Nangbeto at the border of Togo and Benin will cost about $25 million, officials in charge of the management of the plant disclosed. The Beninese-Togolese joint venture, Communauté Electrique du Bénin (CEB), has appointed Voith to carry out the extensive rehabilitation and modernization works of the hydropower plant. […]