2019 Index of Economic Freedom

Egypt: human organ trafficking network busted

Egyptian authorities announced Tuesday they dismantled a ring of human organ traffickers including renowned doctors, hospitals. The operation which targeted several heath centers also helped to seize millions of dollars as well as computers. At least 25 people including organ buyers, middle men and the doctors were arrested by the country’s Administrative Control Authority and […]

Libya: NOC Chairman refuses to talk at Paris Oil conference in protest to France alleged support for Haftar

The Chairman of Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) that manages the North African country’s oil resources has refused to make comments during an international oil conference in Paris, in protest to France’s support of warlord Khalifa Haftar, who has been waging on war on the UN-backed unity government in a move to control capital Tripoli. […]

Tunisia: Presidential candidate Zouheir Maghzaoui criticizes Electoral Body

Presidential candidate Zouheir Maghzaoui has criticized the Independent High Electoral Body for its “silence” regarding irregularities in the electoral process. At a press conference in Tunis on Wednesday, August 28, Maghzaoui, Secretary General of the “Echaab” Movement, claimed that the electoral process has been compromised by various issues, including administrative bias and unfair treatment by […]