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Tunisia: Government Spokesman Wants Return of Ousted Ben Ali

Government spokesman Tuesday wished for the return of former and ousted President Ben Ali, currently living in exile in Saudi Arabia, causing much outcry and consternation among Tunisians. In an interview with a local radio, spokesman for the government Khaled Chouket campaigned for the return of the former President, ousted in 2011 following a revolution. […]

Morocco: 169 Sub-Saharan immigrants rescued in Mediterranean; human trafficker arrested in Asilah

Royal Navy coastguard, operating in the Mediterranean, on Sunday night, assisted several makeshift inflatable boats that encountered difficulties, said a military source. The boats were carrying 169 sub-Saharan nationals who were attempting to cross to Europe. The immigrants were brought safe and sound to Moroccan Mediterranean ports, the military source added. Also on Sunday evening, […]

Libya: Sharp Fall in Oil Output Sparks Concern of Western Powers

Libyan oil production is falling more sharply than expected, declining by 70 percent from pre-civil war levels due to continued instability and hostilities between armed groups. The situation has sparked serious concerns of Western powers. A joint statement issued by the French Government said five of its NATO allies have expressed concern about tensions near […]