INTERPOL

Libya: GNA-linked Militias Fight over Control of Oil Facility in Sabratha

Two militia groups linked to the UN-backed Government of National Accord have fought over the control of oil and gas terminal in the town of Sabratha, with the GNA and Italy fearing the fighting could disrupt efforts to thwart migrants’ smuggling in the town known as a departure point for the perilous journey across the […]

Morocco, IMF negotiate new liquidity line

Morocco and the IMF are in the early stages of negotiating a flexible liquidity line as a precaution against external shocks, including imported inflation. The news was unveiled by central bank governor Abdellatif Jouahri earlier this week and confirmed later by IMF representative to Morocco Roberto Cardarelli, who said Morocco was seeking a flexible credit […]

US Lambasts Algeria for Import Restrictions

The US has severely criticized Algeria’s protectionism as detrimental to trade and to the development of Algerian enterprises and US exporters alike. The US rebuke was expressed by Myron Brilliant, executive vice president and head of International Affairs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce who was speaking to the press in Algiers. “The US chamber […]