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At least eight foreigners, including Britons, Norwegian and Japanese nationals were seized Wednesday in Algeria by Islamist militants in an attack on an oil facility in the south-eastern region of the North African country. The terror attack, which targeted a BP gas plant in the town of In Amenas (near the Libyan border), also claimed […]
Syphax Airlines has decided to tap the aviation market with millions to increase its fleet and their performance. In a recent deal with General Electric Aviation, the company has decided to select CFM International’s LEAP-1A and CFM56-5B engines to power three Airbus A320neo and three Airbus A319/A320ceo aircraft, respectively. The total amount for the order […]
A deal worth €250 million has concluded between Alstom SA and General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) to boost Libya’s energy and power supply capacity. The French based company which focuses on the manufacturing of power equipment and trains will be supplying the Libyan general electricity company with equipments for 11 gas turbines. These new […]
It seems that Egypt is heading for more trouble and showdown between the Muslim Brotherhood and the Liberals as the country braces for the re-trial of the toppled former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. This retrial is a real test of the independence of the judiciary system under the Muslim brotherhood-led government. Mubarak, who was sentenced […]
Mauritania is under the radar of France Telecom in its expansion plan in Africa and the Middle East region. The head of strategy and development of the company, Elie Girard said they are yet to begin procedures but said it will “be very valuable” if they can “manage to enter Benin, Togo, Burkina and Mauritania.” […]
The shortlist for the International Prize for Arabic fiction 2013 edition has been announced in Tunisia in a press conference by the judging panel at the prestigious Municipal Theatre. A list of 16 nominees has been reduced to 6 with Sinan Antoon, Jana Elhassan, Mohammed Hassan Alwan, Ibrahim Issa, Saud Alsanousi and Hussein Al-Wad remaining […]
The economic integration of the Maghreb is being discussed for the fifth time at the regional congress in Nouakchott organized by the Central Bank of Mauritania (BCM) in collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Participants at the congress vary from different walks of life ranging from ministers, governors from issuing banks, financial experts, economists […]
China and Mauritania have signed an agreement to finance development projects in the latter up to the tune of 10.7 billion Ouguiyas. Of this amount, 4.871 billion ouguiyas will be in the form of a non-refundable donation while 5.845 billion ouguiyas will be given as a loan without any interest. The Minister of Economic Affairs […]
The new economic and social development project Morocco is planning to implement in its southern provinces will contribute to stability at the macro-regional level, said Secretary General of the Economic, Social and Environmental Council, Driss Guerraoui. This regional development project will also raise the local populations’ standards of living and improve cultural cohesion, Guerraoui told […]
Silphium, owned by the Libyan International Telecom Company (LITC) has started operations after it services break down after falling as a target making it the first wholly owned submarine cable system targeted at the Libyan telecommunications market. The announcement was made by LITC with Huawei Marine Networks Co. Ltd which serves as its build partner. […]