The recent military coups in Gabon and Niger, and claims of a military takeover attempt in Congo Brazzaville, show that the contagion may continue to spread, not only undermining democratic governance but also threatening to dim the prospect of improved inter-continental trade under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). With military officers in Gabon […]
British energy major BP has marked the reopening of its Tripoli office, the National Oil Corporation (NOC) confirmed on Wednesday, 10 December, positioning the new headquarters as a strategic hub for advancing joint projects, and scaling cooperation across Libya’s energy sector. The facility is expected to accelerate the delivery of existing commitments while enabling both […]
Algeria is entering a phase of deepening financial isolation following its inclusion on the European Union’s updated list of high-risk countries for money laundering and terrorism financing. While the blacklisting was formalized on June 10, 2025, its consequences are now materializing across Algeria’s already fragile financial system, exposing long-standing structural weaknesses. The EU’s decision, aligned […]
