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Fact Check: Morocco Has Not Imported Algerian Butane Gas Since 2022

Contrary to claims circulating in Algerian media, Morocco does not face butane price increases linked to halted Algerian exports—primarily because the Kingdom stopped importing Algerian butane three years ago. Several Algerian news outlets recently asserted that Morocco faces butane price hikes in early 2026 due to Algeria cutting gas exports to the Kingdom, supposedly causing […]

Congo’s green gold rush: as U.S. scrambles for minerals, locals brace for fallout

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has become the latest front in the U.S.-China rivalry, as President Donald Trump intensifies efforts to secure critical minerals needed for electric vehicles and clean energy. Backed by billionaires Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, U.S. firm KoBold Metals recently secured seven lithium exploration permits, including access to the coveted […]

France reaffirms commitment to providing technical support for Libyan elections

French Ambassador to Libya, Mostafa Mihraje, reaffirmed France’s dedication to supporting Libya’s electoral process by offering technical and advisory assistance aimed at enhancing the High National Elections Commission’s (HNEC) capacity to manage the upcoming elections. This commitment was emphasized during his meeting with HNEC Chairman, Imad Al-Sayeh, at the Commission’s headquarters in Tripoli, on Monday […]