Algerian lawmakers Sunday re-introduced two-term limit into the national constitution formerly removed by President Bouteflika in a move to stay in power for life. The two-term limit is part of a package of modifications adopted by 499 lawmakers to two, with 16 abstentions. Long demanded by the opposition, the modification comes as the regime struggles […]
The European Bank for Reconstruction & Development has provided an Egyptian petrochemicals producer Carbon Holdings a $ 11 million loan to help this company reduce N2O emissions. As part of its drive to help the Egyptian economy move to more environmentally friendly ways of production, the funds will be used to improve standards beyond the […]
Mali’s decision to withdraw its recognition of the self-declared separatist entity SADR and to support autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty in the Sahara under represents a major diplomatic development in the Sahel, carrying regional, historical and geopolitical significance. The announcement was made on April 10 by Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop during an official visit by […]
