Fears in Algeria over Potential Non-renewal of Maghreb-Europe Pipeline by Morocco

Fears are growing in Algeria over the possibility of the non-renewal by Morocco of the contract governing the Maghreb-Europe Gas Pipeline, which transports Algerian gas through Morocco and the Strait of Gibraltar to Spain and Europe. Concerns were voiced in the Algerian press, speculating about a potential cessation of the contract, which expires in 2021 […]

Sahara: EU supports compromise-based political solution

The European Union reiterated on Thursday its support for the United Nations efforts to reach a just, lasting and mutually acceptable political solution to the Sahara issue, based on compromise . Commenting on Security Council Resolution 2468 on the Sahara adopted on April 30, an EU spokeswoman said “the EU supports the efforts of the […]

Tunisia: President in Hot Water for ‘Facilitating’ Hajj for Relatives

President Beji Caid Essebsi of Tunisia has been accused of sneaking members of his family and relatives in the official Tunisian delegation to perform this year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia. The tirade published by Acharaa Al Magharibi media points out that relatives of the President will freely travel to Saudi Arabia for the pilgrimage, which […]