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Nigeria: Shell faces allegations of ignoring oil clean-up corruption

A BBC investigation reveals troubling allegations that Shell overlooked repeated warnings about corruption and mismanagement in Nigeria’s billion-dollar Ogoniland oil clean-up project. The program, initiated eight years ago and funded by various oil firms including Shell’s $350 million contribution, faces accusations of widespread fraud and ineffectiveness. Internal documents suggest both Shell and Nigerian government officials […]

Head of Algeria’s Human Rights Commission Accuses Sub-Saharans of Propagating HIV

Algiers woke up to scandalous and outrageous statements by an official who is supposed to defend human rights as they are universally recognized. The head of Algeria’s human rights commission Farouk Ksentini has just bluntly accused sub-Saharans of spreading HIV in Algeria, a statement that bears the hallmarks of racism in its abhorrent forms. Algeria, […]

Paris Hosts 4th French-Moroccan Parliamentary Forum

The 4th French-Moroccan Parliamentary Forum is held in Paris Dec.12-14 to discuss several issues related to the role of parliamentary diplomacy in combating climate change and enhancing democracy. The two countries MPs will also look into ways of fostering Moroccan-French partnership in boosting peace, security and development in Africa and in the region. The Moroccan […]