Alstom Invests €10.5 million in Morocco over two years

Morocco to Build €284 Mln hydroelectric Plant near Agadir

Morocco has awarded French VINCI Construction company a €284 million contract for building a pumped storage hydroelectric plant (PSP), located 70 km from Agadir. The project is part of the North African Kingdom’s plan to develop and integrate renewable energies. The contract covers construction surveys, civil engineering works, supply of materials and pumping equipment, assembly, […]

Algeria: Boutelika Proposes Collaborator Derbal to Lead Independent Election Monitoring Body

President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has proposed to appoint former Islamist figure and aid, Abdelwahab Derbal, as the chairman of the High Independent Election Monitoring Body. In line with the new constitution adopted in February, the Algerian President appoints the chairman of the body, which will replace the much criticized “National Commission of election Supervision” and “National […]

Libya: Presidency Council Member Resigns over Failure

UN-backed Libyan unity government received a major blow Monday as Musa al-Koni, a deputy Prime Minister of the Presidency Council (PC) left the boat citing the council’s inability to address pressing needs of Libyans. “I announce my resignation due the failure of the Presidency Council, because it holds responsibility for the killing, kidnapping, and rape […]