Morocco kicks off Marhaba 2026 operation to welcome 3.6 million expatriates

Morocco kicked off its annual Marhaba transit operation on June 10, rolling out a reinforced reception and assistance system to handle an expected 3.6 million Moroccans living abroad returning for the summer, authorities said. The Fondation Mohammed V pour la Solidarité, which oversees the humanitarian component of the operation alongside national partners, said in a […]

Morocco reassures foodstuff and cooking gas exceed citizens’ needs

The announcement of health emergency measures followed by a lockdown triggered a wave of panic buying in Moroccan supermarkets on Friday as citizens rushed to buy more than needed in terms of food and gas. The government reassured that there was no need for such a shopping spree and that the country has enough reserves […]

Libya Detains Acting Education Minister Over Textbook Contract Irregularities

Libya’s Attorney General has ordered the detention of Ali Al-Abed, the Acting Minister of Education and head of the national curriculum centre, over allegations of irregularities and negligence in school textbook contracts for the 2025/2026 academic year. Prosecutors reported that investigations revealed violations in procurement processes that undermined the public interest and compromised the right […]