Three Tunisian military personnel Monday lost their lives in an ambush laid by terrorists in the mountainous region of Douar Ben Njeh, near the Algerian border, Defense Ministry spokesman told reporters. The three soldiers were killed as their tank hit landmines, Belhassen Ouslati indicated adding that the soldiers were further targeted by rifle shots and […]
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Japan-Africa Summit: Morocco Stresses Trilateral Cooperation as Central to its Foreign Policy
The Japan-Africa economic summit, held in Nairobi August 27-28, was an opportunity for Morocco to stress the centrality of trilateral cooperation in the Kingdom’s foreign policy. Speaking at the summit, Morocco’s Ambassador to Kenya Abdelilah Benryane reiterated the Kingdom’s willingness to share its expertise and know-how with African countries through trilateral cooperation frameworks involving countries […]
Canada: Moroccans Win Eight Gold Medals at Invention & Innovation Contest
Morocco stunned global community of inventors and innovators Saturday in Toronto, Canada by winning eight gold medals at the International Invention and Innovation Contest (iCAN 2016.) Six of the medals were awarded by the contest organizers, Moroccan media le360.ma reports. Morocco also received a gold medal from the International Federation of Inventors’ Association at the […]
Muslims in Melilla Protest against Moroccan sheep ban
For the second time in August, Muslims in the Occupied Moroccan city if Melilla took to the streets in protest against a Spanish authorities’ ban on Moroccan sheep ahead of the Eid Al Adha feast. Thousands staged a protest march along the streets of the occupied city where they raised slogans calling on authorities to […]
Tunisia: Major Challenges Await New Govt
The Tunisian people pin high hopes on the new unity government headed by Youssef Chahed to overcome the major economic and security challenges facing the North African country, birthplace of the Arab Spring. The new cabinet, which takes office this Monday after swearing-in ceremony, is the 7th in less than six years since the 2011 […]
Libya: Dozens of GNA Forces Killed in Final Sirte-Takeover Assault
Misrata’s Bunyan Marous forces fighting under the Trpoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA) lost dozens of elements Sunday as they staged final assault on the Islamic State group still holding pockets of Sirte. The final assault on IS started Saturday after two-day lull as GNA forces instructed families of IS militants still stranded in the […]
Morocco, ‘Leading Energy Revolution’ in North Africa
In light of the largescale projects to diversify its energy sources and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers, Morocco was branded as the Maghreb’s “energy revolution leader” in an analysis recently published on About Oil website, an international news platform specializing in energy issues. “Morocco is leading the energy revolution in the Maghreb,” said About Oil […]
Sound Energy Starts Drilling Second Gas Well in Eastern Morocco
After making a significant gas discovery in Tendrara, North Eastern Morocco, Sound Energy has pressed on with its second well in the license area. Lying only 1.6 kilometers away from its first TE-6 gas well in Tendrara, Sound Energy announced that works have started on the second TE-7 well with aim of prospecting gas volumes, […]
Budget crisis, Structural Challenges Delay Completion of Algeria’s Mega Mosque
The plummeting oil prices propelled Algeria in an economic crisis marked by a sharp decrease in exports and a deepening budget deficit threatening to halt several mega projects in the country, chief among which is Algeria’s mega mosque. In 2011, when global oil prices were at their peak, works started to build the mosque overlooking […]
Qatar Petroleum Acquires 30% Interests from Chevron Morocco
Qatar Petroleum has taken 30% participating interest from the share of Chevron Morocco Exploration Ltd in three deep-water offshore leases located 200 km to the North West of Agadir’s coast. This acquisition came following a deal signed last February and approved by the Moroccan government, said Telquel magazine. Under the agreement, Qatar Petroleum will acquire […]









