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Mauritania: Team of lawyers battles for drop of legal case against 13 senators

A team of lawyers has embarked on legal proceedings to drop cases against 13 Mauritanian senators accused of taking money from the President’s cousin Mohamed Bouatmatou, known as an opponent of the Mauritanian ruler. The lawyers have requested the drop of the charges against the 13 senators in a request to the country’s court of […]

Moroccan fuel distributors see mixed margins in first quarter 2025

Morocco’s fuel distribution sector experienced contrasting margin trends during the first quarter of 2025, with diesel and gasoline gross margins following distinct patterns across two phases, according to the Competition Council’s latest report. The quarterly evolution revealed an initial growth phase from January through mid-February, followed by a decline lasting until end of March. During […]

Libya-crimes against humanity: UN fact-finding mission calls for accountability to end impunity

The UN Independent Fact-Finding Mission (FFM) on Libya has called for accountability for the crimes against humanity committed in Libya, expressing deep concern over the country’s deteriorating human rights situation. In its final report released Monday in Geneva, the UN Mission said there are grounds to believe a wide array of war crimes and crimes […]