Miguel Angel Moratinos

Algerian stowaway symbol of disenchanted youth, flawed airport security

The case of a young Algerian stowaway who was found hiding in the landing gear of an airplane coming from Oran in Paris Orly airport has come to symbolize the fate of disenchanted youth willing to risk their life to flee to Europe as well as the unreliability of Algeria to secure its airports. The […]

UK, Morocco diversify partnership on back of stronger political ties

Morocco and the UK have agreed to strengthen cooperation in various development areas at the end of their strategic dialogue, which wrapped up with the support of the UK for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara. In a joint statement issued after the dialogue, attended by foreign secretary David Lammy, the two countries signed a […]

Egypt Gets $ 6.3 Bln German Financial Support for Power Projects

The Egyptian government has obtained a German financial support for three power projects to be carried out under the supervision of German group Siemens, through their local partners Orascom Construction and El-Sewedy Electric. The three projects will cost $ 6.3 billion lent by Deutsche Bank, HSBC Germany and German Bank of Reconstruction (KfW). The loan […]