Lebanon: Future Bloc slams imposed Hezbollah presidential candidate

The Future Bloc party has reacted to what it called the “arrogant” remarks of Sheikh Naim Qassem, the deputy leader of Hezbollah, who said that Lebanese political parties should choose the leader of the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) as the president of the country or else the status-quo of a state without a president will […]

Morocco Orders Two Spain-made Patrol Boats worth €260 Million

Morocco’s navy will be bolstered with the acquisition of two Spanish patrol boats made by Navantia, state-owned shipbuilding company, which offers its services to both military and civil sector. The deal, worth €260 million, was reported by Far-Maroc, a website specializing in Moroccan defense news. “Morocco is in a pressing need of patrol boats of […]

Engie to sell its gas exploration Unit in Algeria

French utility company, Engie SA, wants to sell its gas exploration units in Algeria as part of a larger plan to offer its assets in Africa and Europe in a bid to reduce its exposure to volatile oil and gas prices, Bloomberg reported. “The company is planning to sell its upstream operations globally including businesses […]