John Nkengasong

Niger’s army eliminates 20 Boko Haram militants near border with Nigeria

The Nigerien army has killed 20 Boko Haram fighters near the border with Nigeria, AFP news agency reported. Military operations bulletin in the Diffa region (south-east of Niger) consulted by the agency indicated that the army last week wiped out in an “air-land sweep” operation the bases of the Islamic State in West Africa group […]

Morocco Gets Sterile Flies from Argentina to Combat Destructives Pests

To combat Mediterranean fruit fly, one of the world’s most destructive fruit pests, Morocco has placed an order for 440 million sterile Ceratitis capitata from Argentina, according to El Economista business newspaper. The sterile fruit flies will be supplied by the Institute of Agricultural Health and Quality of Mendoza (ISCAMEN). The shipments will start in […]

Sound Energy to supply Morocco’s electricity utility with gas

The UK upstream Morocco-focused Sound Energy inked a gas supply deal with Morocco’s ONEE, state-owned power company. Under this preliminary agreement, Sound Energy will commercialize the gas found in the Tendrara permit where it holds 47.5%, alongside Schlumberger, which has a 27.5% direct interest and the state’s hydrocarbons office ONHYM with 25%. The East Morocco […]