Morocco’s Diaspora Remittances, Tourism Revenue Offset Trade Deficit

Moroccan citizens abroad sent home record remittances totaling 111.53 billion dirhams ($12.07 billion) through November 2025, representing 1.6% annual growth from 109.8 billion dirhams during the corresponding 2024 period, according to Exchange Office data. The steady increase demonstrates continued diaspora support for Morocco’s national economy despite ongoing global economic challenges. Tourism sector recovery proved particularly […]

Tripoli on edge after death of militia leader sparks fierce clashes

Tripoli descended into violence on Monday May 12 night following the mysterious killing of Abdul Ghani al-Kikli—also known as Ghniwa—the influential commander of the Stability Support Force. His sudden death triggered heavy clashes in Abu Salim and Mashrou, areas considered strongholds of his faction. The confrontations involved a powerful coalition of armed groups including the […]

Libya’s Central bank under some international pressure to cut off funding for Dbeibeh-led Cabinet

The governor of the Libyan central bank, Saddek El-Kaber, is being pressured by some international parties to cut off financing for the Government of National Unity (GNU) led by Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibeh who has refused to step down, after the country’s Parliament replaced him last week, Update Libya reports, citing some diplomatic sources who […]