The Moroccan government has approved the setting up of a National Financial Intelligence Authority to better combat money-laundering, terror financing and weapons proliferation. The establishment of this new entity comes following the recommendations issued by the Middle-East & North Africa Financial Action Task Force which has called for upgrading the country’s financial intelligence unit […]
The decision to forgo the rite of slaughtering on Eid Al Adha this year was welcomed by Moroccan households, mostly the poor and the middle class, who have been relieved of a financial burden that could jeopardize their finances amid rising prices. Moroccan media have spoken to random people in different streets expressing relief at […]
The Libyan government based in Tripoli suspended oil minister Mohamed Oun, as investigations are ongoing into his involvement in alleged corruption, a Libyan watchdog known as Administrative Control Authority (ACA) said. Oun said he will contest the decision, adding that he has not received a notice yet. Libyan media cited an ACA statement which confirms […]
