US Defense Secretary Mark Esper

Security Council Renews MINURSO Mandate Until October 31

UN Security Council adopted resolution 2414 renewing the mandate of the UN mission to the Sahara, MINURSO, for another six months until October 31. The resolution took note of “the Moroccan proposal presented on 11 April 2007 to the Secretary-General” (a reference to the autonomy initiative) and welcomed the “credible Moroccan efforts to move the […]

Mali prohibits movement of civilians in border area with Mauritania

Malian authorities, dominated by the military, announced on Sunday that they were banning the movement of civilians in the border area with Mauritania, where a number of Mauritanians disappeared in early March. They also announced the opening of an investigation by the military court in Bamako. These disappearances, two months after the death of seven […]

Chariot raises $15 Million in funds for a new onshore gas drilling in Morocco

Chariot, a London-listed, Africa-focused energy company, announced on Tuesday it has raised $15 million (£11.7 million) for its onshore drilling operation in Morocco. The company said the funds were raised through the placement and subscription of 89.6 million shares at an issue price of 14 pence per share, according to a statement from Chariot posted […]