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Tunisia: Fajr Libya leader to be extradited, an exchange possible

The Indictments Division of the Tunis Court of Appeal has decided to extradite Walid Kalib, a Libyan national and an important figure in Fajr Libya, citing an agreement with the Tripoli based government but many believe that it is geared towards freeing the abducted staff of the Tunisian embassy last week. Kalib was arrested last month […]

World Bank expects Morocco’s economy to grow by 3.1% in 2023

Morocco’s economic growth is expected to grow 3.1% in 2023 thanks to a rebound of the primary sector, says the World Bank’s in its latest report “Responding to Supply Shocks”. After a strong post-COVID-19 rebound last year, Morocco’s economy came under mounting pressure from overlapping supply shocks: a severe drought and a surge in commodity […]

US plans to set up drone bases in coastal West Africa to stem Islamist advance and counter China

The United States is reportedly seeking to set up military drones bases along the West African coast in an urgent effort to stop the spread of Islamist militants, counter the Chinese influence in the region, and to support the development and democracy of its African allies. Washington is holding preliminary talks with Ghana, Ivory Coast […]