Ivorian Guillaume Soro

Washington Hits Algerian Steel Rebar With Countervailing Duties, Dealing Hard Blow to Ruling Junta

The U.S. Department of Commerce has ordered 72.94 % countervailing duty (CVD) against imports of steel concrete reinforcing bar from Algeria. The new tariffs are enforced as of July 6, 2026, alongside the triple-digit antidumping duties issued earlier this year. The new CVD decision, published in the U.S. Federal Register, comes after the investigations initiated […]

Libya: Obama promises support to future unity government

US President Barack Obama Monday admitted the western coalition made a mistake intervening in Libya as the aftermath left the country with no leadership. Obama indicated that no one could predict the removal the former tyrant ruler Gaddafi could pit the country into chaos and the leave it at the mercy of terrorist organisations. “Even […]

Senegal to complete national gas pipeline by 2027 to cut energy costs

On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, Senegal’s Minister of Energy, Petroleum and Mines, Birame Soulèye Diop, has announced plans for the completion of a national gas pipeline by 2027. Speaking in Diamniadio during the 8th edition of the Senegal International Mining Exhibition, Mr. Diop said the project aims to transport natural gas across the country, linking […]