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Morocco seeks more Turkish investments to compensate trade deficit

Morocco is reportedly seeking a re-negotiation of its free trade agreement with Turkey as it seeks more Turkish investments to compensate for an expanding trade deficit, minister delegate in charge of foreign trade Omar Hjira said. The trade deficit with Turkey soared to 3 billion dollars, driven by fabric imports by Morocco’s textile sector. The […]

Algeria: Ailing President Bouteflika Set to Run for Fifth Term

As ridicule never killed anyone, ailing Abdelaziz Bouteflika will not quit the Algerian Presidency after his fourth term. Despite his health condition, which has confined him to a wheelchair, his inability to speak intelligibly in public or even meet visiting counterparts, Bouteflika is poised to run for a fifth term. That is what his henchman, […]

Libya’s Qur’anic Schools Getting Stronger and Radicalized

As a result of the inability of state institutions to govern and control the country, Libya’s Qur’anic schools are forced to function on their own. Many citizens are concerned that the rising number of radical teachers and preachers will have a negative impact on their children. Along with the influx of international extremists who found […]