US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker

Morocco-US Defense Cooperation, regional security, partnership discussed in Rabat

Defense and military coopeartion between Morocco and the United states as well as regional security were reviewed at a meeting in Rabat Monday between minister Delegate in charge of the National Defense Administration, Abdeltif Loudyi, and a delegation from the U.S. Congress, led by the Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, Jason Smith, […]

Tunisia Launches Charm Offensive to Join ECOWAS as Maghreb Union Crumbles

In the face of the paralysis crippling the Maghreb union, Tunisia is following the example of Morocco by repositioning itself on the African continent. Tunisia’s bid to join the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is thus part of an endeavor to seek regional integration facilitating the flow of goods and investments in an […]

Libya: Central Bank Allows Foreign Residents to Use e-Wallets, Sets Daily Transfer Limits

The Central Bank of Libya has instructed commercial banks and electronic payment providers to allow officially registered foreign residents to use e-wallets as part of efforts to expand digital payments and promote financial inclusion.   According to a letter dated March 11, 2026 and referenced 9/2026, which was leaked to Libyan media, the directive is […]