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Libya: Morocco commended for its facilitation efforts in crisis settlement process

Several countries have joined their voices to international and regional organizations to commend Morocco for its facilitation efforts in the settlement process of the Libyan crisis. The United Nations, through the Secretary-General’s spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, expressed thanks to Morocco for its efforts to facilitate compromises on electoral laws between Libyan parties convening in Bouznika. The […]

Doing Business in the MENA Region: Going the SMART Way?

Doing business in North Africa seems to be very challenging and still largely for the intrepid. The World Bank’s annual survey ‘Doing Business’ provides data on the relative easiness (or difficulty) of running a business around the world. A high ranking on the ease of doing business index means the regulatory environment is more conducive […]

EU lambasts report purporting plans to send military troop to Libya

The European External Action Service (EEAS), the diplomatic service and combined Foreign and Defense ministry of the European Union (EU), rejected charges leveled against the EU allegedly planning to send military forces to Libya to prop up ceasefire, Libya Observer reports. “The EU is committed to continue supporting Libya’s return to peace and stability, including […]