Reduction of subsidies for basic materials is underway in Tunisia although the government is being mindful to incite protests. An economic dialogue has been organized to ease its implementation but some opposition parties have decided to boycott it. The government believes that cutting subsidies is necessary to reduce the budget deficit. Trade Minister Najla Harouch […]
Morocco’s strong commitment to the fight against terrorism and violent extremism was scrutinized in a report by the Institute for Applied Geopolitics Studies, published under the direction of Manon Chemel and Alexandre Negrus. The report, titled “Morocco: what status vis-à-vis France and Europe?” highlighted the North African country’s comprehensive and multidimensional approach to respond to […]
Libya’s High National Elections Commission (HNEC) has announced that municipal council elections for a second group of 51 municipalities will be held on August 16. The group comprises councils whose mandates have expired and newly formed municipalities. According to the HNEC, polling stations will operate from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. In preparation, the Commission […]
