UN Envoy Calls for Unified Government as Cornerstone for Libya’s Political Future

UN envoy Hanna Tetteh has reiterated the urgent need for the formation of a unified Libyan Government as a prerequisite for holding fair, inclusive, and credible elections. During an online engagement with Libyan activists, Tetteh underscored on July 16 that the ongoing fragmentation of administrative bodies and the presence of parallel institutions continue to undermine […]

Morocco’s Trade Unions Pushing for Reopening of “SAMIR” Refinery

Morocco’s trade unions have called again for the reopening of Saudi-owned “Samir” refinery which stopped operations in 2015 due to mounting debts exceeding $4.4 billion. The facility has remained closed while enduring prolonged legal, financial, and international arbitration battles over its debts. The Unions’ call comes after Morocco’s parliament rejected a proposal in June to […]

Morocco resumes mandatory military service after halt due to COVID-19

Morocco is resuming mandatory military service, which was previously suspended for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The resumption of the military service starting in 2022 was announced to the house of representatives committee of the interior by Abdellatif Loudiyi, Junior Minister in charge of the National Defense Administration. In his presentation before the […]