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Libya: Tobruk begins military operation to retake Tripoli

Government forces have once again embarked on airstrikes in Tripoli targeting extremist and paramilitary groups around the surroundings of Tripoli International Airport. The internationally recognized government in Tobruk has already announced in a released statement of Wednesday that it intends “regaining control over Tripoli.” United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has stated that escalated violence […]

Morocco’s election turnout at 50.35%, higher than in 2016

Turnout in Morocco’s parliamentary, municipal and regional elections improved to 50.35%, slightly higher than in 2016, with the southern provinces registering higher voter participation rate. As polls closed at 19:00, half Moroccans eligible to vote casted ballot. The turnout rate was higher in Morocco’s Sahara with 66.9% in Laayoune-Sakia-El Hamra, 63.7% in Guelmim-Oued Noun, and […]

US Lifts Laptop Ban for Royal Air Maroc

  US bound passengers flying from Morocco will be exempted from the US restrictions on carrying laptops and other large electronic devices in aircraft cabins as of July 13, Morocco’s flag carrier, Royal Air Maroc said. The lift of the laptop ban on the Moroccan airline, which is the only carrier to operate direct flights […]