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Tunisia Cites Financial Strains and Supply Challenges in Al Borma Oil Output Decline

Tunisia’s Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Energy has clarified that the decrease in production at the Al Borma oil field stems largely from a natural annual decline of approximately 8 percent, compounded by operational hurdles linked to the financial difficulties of the Italo-Tunisian Petroleum Exploitation and Distribution Company (SITEP). Responding to a parliamentary inquiry by […]

O Maghreb: Where Art Thou… in US Foreign Policy?

The US elections and the monotonous presidential debates bear little to no substance on North Africa. In the much-anticipated third debate on foreign policy, there was scant mention of the countries of the Maghreb and their important strategic worth in US global fight against terrorism. Except for Libya (mentioned 12 times) in the context of […]

International Narcotics Control Board hails Morocco’s anti-drug trafficking efforts

The International Narcotics Control Board has commended the sustained efforts engaged by Morocco in its fight against drugs trafficking and consumption, praising the country’s strategy focusing on prevention and treatment of addiction. In its 2019 report, INCB says Morocco’s drugs control strategy 2019-2029 includes several measures to monitor and address health consequences related to drug […]