vice-president of the Libyan presidential council Abdallah Al-Lafi & FM Bourita in Rabat

Emmerson raises $46.75 Mln for development of potash project in Morocco

Emmerson mining company announced this Wednesday it secured an investment of $46.75 million from a group of investors for the development of the Khemisset Potash Project in Morocco. The primary investor is Global Sustainable Minerals Pte Ltd, based in Singapore and backed by a significant south-east Asian investor. “A major investment, at a premium to […]

Mauritania: Gay couple arrested in Nouakchott after marriage

Police in Mauritanian capital Nouakchott has detained a gay couple after their union sparked an outcry in the North African country, which criminalizes homosexuality. The defendants are set to appear before a court, Moroccan news outlet le360.ma reports. The Mauritanian penal code condemns homosexuality and convicts can face death penalty by stoning. Police has detained […]

Mauritania’s Flag Carrier Takes Delivery of First Boeing 737 MAX

Mauritania Airlines has added a Boeing 737 MAX 8 to its all Boing fleet including two 737-500s and two 737NGs (one -700 and one -800). “We are proud to be the first carrier in Africa to operate the 737 Max,” said Mohamed Radhi Bennah, the CEO of Mauritania airlines, which also operates a single Embraer […]