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After President Obama gave warning signals to Egypt during his speech at the UN General Assembly about its “inconsistent with inclusive democracy,” he has decided to take actions. The US has reduced its military aid to the country and linked its continuity to “Egypt’s progress in pursuing a more democratic path.” Cairo has not officially […]
The controversial European Union-Mauritania fisheries deal has finally been approved by the members of the European parliament much to the dismay of some of the fishermen. The protocol of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement (FPA) with Mauritania becomes the biggest with regards to volume and the highest financial contribution that the EU has ever concluded. The […]
ArcelorMittal, the world’s largest steelmaker, has entered a partnership deal with the Sider, a state-owned company, to meet the local demand for steel as the arrival of car producing companies in the country continues. The deal was described by ArcelorMittal as a “strategic agreement” agreeing to lower its stakes at two steel complexes in favor […]
Officials in Tripoli are unpleased by the US Special Forces raid in Libya to capture Nazih Abdul-Hamed al-Ruqai, alias Anas al-Libi. They have released a statement criticizing US actions on their soil without their approval and referred to the capture and detention of Al-Libi as a “kidnapping.” Al-Libi has been on FBI’s most-wanted list with […]
The European commission is planning to open talks with Morocco to ease visas procedures for short term visitors, students, researchers and business professionals. “This is a very concrete and important step in the cooperation between the EU and Morocco. Easier access to visas will reinforce the social and economic development and mutual understanding between our […]
Some Egyptians could be readying General Al-Sisi as the country’s next president after three campaigns supporting the cause kicked off. The General on the other hand has called for “quick political transition” in the interest of stability. Political pundits and figures believe that he stands a great chance to become the head of state despite […]
Property experts have raised alarm on the intense backtracking of foreign companies due to the political crisis that the country is experiencing. Some property prices have fallen to a 4-year low because of the sudden fall in demand. According to experts, international investors are expected to follow suit by focusing more on real estates in […]
The ceremony to mark the beginning of Sanofi’s ambitious project of constructing its largest industrial site in Africa was well attended by Algerian authorities. The occasion was also used an opportunity to reiterate on the cooperation between them and renew their dedication towards contributing in the upgrading of the health sector with the signing of […]
The Defense Ministry has announced that the government is working with international private security companies to address concerns over the country’s porous borders especially in the South. These foreign security companies are to be contracted by the government to secure the borders and equip the army. Most of the border patrol in Libya is done […]
Egypt’s interim government could stay longer in power than expected after members of the constitutional committee suggested that the President should retract on 8th July constitutional declaration. The committee is mandated to revise and amend the 2012 constitution but it now wants to draft a new constitution. A “public opinion” campaign will be organized to […]