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Interpol-wanted French-Algerian National apprehended in Marrakech

A French national of Algerian origin, who was subject to an international arrest warrant issued by French judicial authorities, was arrested in Marrakech on Monday. The arrest of the suspect, aged 38, was conducted on the basis of accurate tips provided by the National Security and Territorial Surveillance (DGST) services, a security source said. The […]

Sahara: Iran’s military support to Polisario rings alarm bell at UK Parliament

The Sahara conflict and the serious regional threat posed by the Iranian military support to the Algeria-backed Polisario armed militia have triggered the alarm bell at the UK parliament. During a debate held lately at the House of Commons on Iranian hostile activities threatening UK partners and allies, conservative MP James Duddridge (Rochford & Southend […]

Ghana: Private company to take over state-run electricity company

Ghana will hand over its Electricity Company (ECG-Ghana) to a Private Sector consortium, state-run Daily Graphic newspaper reported. According to the Millennium Development Authority, the company that was responsible for handling the operations, investment and management of ECG, the deal was done under the Private Sector Participation of the Power Compact II Agreement of the […]