Egypt
How Egypt went from an LNG exporter to importer
For years, Egypt reaped major benefits from natural gas discoveries in the Eastern Mediterranean, becoming a key regional energy hub
The UK government is allowing businesses to independently choose whether to trade or invest in Morocco’s southern provinces in Western Sahara, said Douglas Alexander, Minister of State for Trade Policy. Responding to SNP MP Graham Leadbitter, Alexander differentiated the UK’s stance, noting Israeli settlements in Palestine as illegal, while suggesting no such restriction in Western Sahara. The UK continues backing UN efforts for a fair and lasting resolution in the region.
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Egypt
How Egypt went from an LNG exporter to importer
For years, Egypt reaped major benefits from natural gas discoveries in the Eastern Mediterranean, becoming a key regional energy hub
Syria
Report: Syrian party urges president to designate Polisario as terrorist group
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Libya
Libya rejects EU criticism of Turkey maritime deal
A committee in Libya’s Parliament has rejected the European Commission’s recent finding that Tripoli’s 2019 maritime agreement
Morocco
Morocco bakes as heatwave smashes records
Record-breaking temperatures scorched Morocco over the weekend, exceeding seasonal norms by as much as 20°C, the national meteorological office