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Ukraine and Algeria agreed to hold new rounds of business talks in February-March

12/01/2021 – Ukraine and Algeria agreed to hold new rounds of business talks in February-March to establish direct contacts between concerned business circles of both countries.

As the press service of the Embassy of Ukraine in Algeria informs, this was discussed during a meeting between Ambassador Maksym Subkh and the BG ICC Consulting Agency delegation headed by Director General Rassim Benghanem.

« As a result of negotiations and taking into account the current quarantine restrictions, it was agreed to work out the possibility of organizing in February-March several joint business webinars and forums aimed at establishing direct contacts between concerned business circles of Ukraine and Algeria, » the statement reads.

As noted, the BG ICC Consulting Agency promotes the development of Algerian exports and the adoption of experience of foreign companies to establish joint ventures in Algeria and sell their products in the domestic market of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria and export them to other African countries.

UKRINFORM

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Morocco – Rabat Hosts 11th Morocco-US Defense Consultative Committee Session

By Yahia Hatim / MWN

Morocco and the US today held the 11th meeting of the joint Defense Consultative Committee (DCC). The meeting took place in Rabat at the headquarters of the National Defense Administration.

Morocco’s Minister Delegate for National Defense Administration, Abdellatif Loudyi, co-chaired the session with the US Under-Secretary of Defense in charge of Political Affairs, Anthony Tata. Continuer à lire … « Morocco – Rabat Hosts 11th Morocco-US Defense Consultative Committee Session »

Nigerien C-130 arrives home from the United States

Author: Guy Martin | Defence Web

12/01/2021 – Niger’s Air Force has officially taken delivery of a C-130H Hercules transport aircraft from the United States.

It was accepted in a ceremony on 4 January at Air Base 101 in Niamey attended by the United States Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett, Ambassador Eric Whitaker, Nigerian Minister of National Defence Issoufou Katambe, and Nigerien Armed Forces Chief of Staff, General Salifou Mody. Continuer à lire … « Nigerien C-130 arrives home from the United States »

Israel Shipyards begins construction of OPV-45 vessels for African country

Written by Guy Martin |Defence Web

12/01/2021 – Israel Shipyards has launched construction of the first of two OPV-45 offshore patrol vessels destined for an undisclosed African country.

The company made the announcement in mid-December, saying the vessels will be delivered to an African Navy within the next two years. Continuer à lire … « Israel Shipyards begins construction of OPV-45 vessels for African country »

Saudi Arabia and Algeria sign MoU to boost cooperation to housing sector

11/01/2021 – Saudi Arabia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Algeria in the field of housing and infrastructure development.

The MoU, which aims to activate joint cooperation between the two sides, was signed by Saudi Minister of Housing Majid Al-Hogail and his Algerian counterpart Kamel Nasri. Continuer à lire … « Saudi Arabia and Algeria sign MoU to boost cooperation to housing sector »

NATO surveillance mission off Libya

Rabia Golden

11/01/2021 – ItaMilRadar reported that a NATO Global Hawk RQ-4D “Phoenix” took off on Friday morning bound for southern Europe, heading towards Libya for a surveillance mission.

NATO recently carried out a similar mission over the Gulf of Sirte and that Friday mission appears to achieve similar goals, according to ItaMilRadar.

Libya Observer

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Italy, Qatar and Turkey in Libya

Author: Giovanni Giacalone / Pravda Report

11/01/2021 – On Friday, January 8th the GNA leader Fayez al-Sarraj met with an Italian government delegation led by Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio; the official meeting took place in Palazzo Chigi.

The visit occurred during a very complicated phase for Libya as violence between the GNA and the LNA is about to erupt once again, and Serraj very likely travelled to Rome with the objective of asking the Italian government for more support. Continuer à lire … « Italy, Qatar and Turkey in Libya »

Algeria, Mauritania Coordinate Efforts on Cross-Border Terrorism

08/01/2021 –

Algiers – Boualem Goumrassa

Algerian Army Chief of Staff Said Chengriha has called on his Mauritanian counterpart, Major General Mohamed Bamba Meguett, to coordinate efforts in facing regional security challenges and strengthening cooperation on the border of the countries of the Sahel region. Continuer à lire … « Algeria, Mauritania Coordinate Efforts on Cross-Border Terrorism »

Morocco and Djibouti Strengthen Ties, Collaborate on Renewable Energy

By Toms Dumpis / MWN

08/01/2021 – Agadir – Representatives of Morocco and Djibouti met to discuss the cooperation of the two states in the field of renewable energy on Tuesday, January 5.Morocco’s Ambassador to Ethiopia and Djibouti Nezha Alaoui M’Hammdi met with Djibouti’s Minister of Energy Yonis Ali Guedi, at the headquarters of the Djiboutian Ministry of Energy. Continuer à lire … « Morocco and Djibouti Strengthen Ties, Collaborate on Renewable Energy »

Second Nigerian Air Force Mi-171E inducted

Written by Guy Martin

08/01/2021 – The December event was attended by President Muhammadu Buhari, Minister of Defence Major General Bashir Magashi (rtd); the Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Olonisakin; and the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, as well as other dignitaries. Continuer à lire … « Second Nigerian Air Force Mi-171E inducted »