Mauritania: Two major energy projects in Nouakchott to be completed by end of 2026

Mauritania’s Prime Minister, Mokhtar Ould Diay, has announced accelerated progress on two major energy infrastructure projects in Nouakchott, with completion expected before the end of 2026. In a Facebook post on July 13, 2026, Ould Diay said work was advancing on the expansion of a 72-megawatt (MW) power plant and the extension of liquid fuel […]

Germany wants EU’s support for weakening Algeria to counterbalance rising Morocco in Africa

The inroads made by Morocco at the economic and diplomatic levels in Africa bother Berlin, as a leading German international relations think tank has called on the EU to help a weakening Algeria counterbalance Rabat’s increasing influence in the continent. Morocco recalled its ambassador to Berlin in May in protest over Germany’s hostile positions towards […]

Tunisia : Around 50% of Tunisians ignoring upcoming elections

Parliamentary and presidential elections are fast approaching in Tunisia but eligible voters seem to be less enthusiastic about it. Almost half of the 8million voters registered for the last parliamentary elections held in 2011. The authorities are struggling to encourage the remaining half in the upcoming elections. Voters are claiming that they have been disappointed […]