Libya: HoR Speaker announces further tax reduction on foreign currency transactions

Speaker of Libya’s House of Representatives (HoR), Aqila Saleh, announced on Wednesday, November 20, a further reduction in the tax on foreign currency transactions, lowering it to 15% from the previous 20%. This adjustment applies to all purposes and marks the second decrease in what is commonly referred to as the “dollar tax.” Last October, […]

African Union pushes for acceleration of electrification in the continent

Africa needs to accelerate the financing for energy access in the continent with clear targets and steps for ensuring the achievement of universal energy access by 2030 — this appeal was made during a recent presidential roundtable on the side-lines of the 36th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU). The event […]

Morocco Vibrates to Rhythms of World Music in June

This June, Morocco is becoming an open air stage attracting musicians and artists from around the globe. This month, it happened that three of Morocco’s renowned festivals are held simultaneously to the delight of music lovers. Already in its third day, Morocco’s most famous Mawazine festival saw 60,000 fans attend French Montana’s rocking concert in […]