Report: Algeria, Morocco are top Africa arms importers

Report: Algeria, Morocco are top Africa arms importers

Special to WorldTribune.com LONDON — Algeria and Morocco have been leading an arms buildup in North Africa, a report said. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute asserted that Algeria and Morocco represented the two leading weapons procurers in the African continent over the last four years. In a report, the institute said Algiers and Rabat […]

One month after Al Qaida attack, Algeria resumes production at gas facility

One month after Al Qaida attack, Algeria resumes production at gas facility

Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Algeria has renewed operations at a leading natural gas facility attacked by Al Qaida. Officials said the Algiers government oversaw the launch of Ein Amenas, the largest liquified natural gas facility in the North African state. They said production at Ein Amenas began on Feb. 24, more than a month […]

Algeria presses energy firms to remain despite terror strikes

Algeria presses energy firms to remain despite terror strikes

Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Algeria has urged foreign energy companies to remain in the North African country in wake of a major attack by Al Qaida. Officials said the Energy Ministry was contacting Western and other foreign contractors to maintain operations in Algeria. The officials said the Energy Ministry assured such companies as British […]

Al Qaida conducts second strike on Algerian gas facility, blows up pipeline

Al Qaida conducts second strike on Algerian gas facility, blows up pipeline

Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Al Qaida has again attacked an energy facility in Algeria. Al Qaida Organization in the Islamic Maghreb struck a natural gas pipeline east of the Algerian capital. At least two guards at the facility were killed and seven others were injured in an attack by 20 Islamist fighters on Jan. […]

By teaming with Al Qaida, the Tuaregs invited the French invasion of Northern Mali

By teaming with Al Qaida, the Tuaregs invited the French invasion of Northern Mali

Special to WorldTribune.com By Brian M Downing A rebellion in Mali that might have otherwise excited little interest commanded international attention when word came of its hardline Islamist nature and, more importantly, its ties to Al Qaida in the Maghreb (AQIM). In recent days, French, Malian, and other African troops have launched attacks into Northern […]

Algeria sends troops to Mali border to meet Al Qaida fleeing French strikes

Algeria sends troops to Mali border to meet Al Qaida fleeing French strikes

Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Algeria has bolstered its military presence along the southern border. Security sources said the Algerian Army was ordered to send thousands of troops along the southern border with Mali. The new troops were also expected to track AQIM and related units believed to be flowing from both Libya and Mali. […]

Western contractors warned Libyan oil facilities are next Al Qaida target

Western contractors warned Libyan oil facilities are next Al Qaida target

Special to WorldTribune.com LONDON — NATO states are urging their nationals to leave Libya immediately. Western diplomatic sources said Britain, France and the United States were warning their contractors of an imminent Al Qaida-aligned attack in Libya. The sources said Al Qaida Organization in the Islamic Maghreb was believed preparing to attack an energy facility […]

U.S. warns citizens against travel to Algeria

U.S. warns citizens against travel to Algeria

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States, in wake of an Al Qaida attack, has warned Americans against visiting Algeria. The State Department has urged Americans to reconsider travel to Algeria in wake of the attack by Al Qaida Organization of the Islamic Maghreb on the Ein Amenas liquefied natural gas facility in mid-January. […]

Algerians: Canadian national led terror strike at gas facility

Algerians: Canadian national led terror strike at gas facility

Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Algeria has identified a Canadian as coordinator of the Al Qaida strike on the nation’s leading natural gas plant. The Algerian government said the Canadian, identified only as Chedad, helped recruit and direct the attack on the Ein Amenas liquefied natural gas facility near the Libyan border. Officials said the […]

Out of Algeria: Energy companies pull staffers following Al Qaida attack

Out of Algeria: Energy companies pull staffers following Al Qaida attack

Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Western energy contractors have withdrawn foreign staffers from Algeria in wake of a major Al Qaida strike. Industry sources said virtually every Western contractor has reduced staff in wake of an attack by Al Qaida Organization in the Islamic Maghreb at the largest liquefied natural gas facility in Algeria. The […]