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Libya: GNA Continues Stamping its Authority, Foreign Ministry Conquered

The Libyan UN-backed unity government is steadily asserting itself as the sole central administration of the war-torn country as it announced Monday it took control of the foreign ministry in Tripoli once in the hands of rival and staunch opposed Islamist administration. The takeover of the foreign ministry adds up to six other ministries already […]

Libya reports 76 drownings in two months as rescue services struggle with severe shortages

Libya has recorded 76 drowning incidents between June 8 and August 6, including 55 Libyan nationals, amid critical shortages in maritime rescue resources. Misbah Al-Ghazewi, Head of the Maritime Rescue Room, told local outlet Fawasel that vast stretches of coastline—particularly between Tajoura and Al-Qarabolli—are without any rescue presence, while the Tripoli unit lacks even basic […]

Tax Haven: EU removes Tunisia from blacklist of non-cooperative jurisdictions

The European Union Tuesday took away Tunisia from its backlist of non-cooperative jurisdictions also branded “tax haven countries” after the North Africa country implemented demanded reforms that have improved tax policies. But it was not clear if Tunisia was put on the Grey list like Morocco. The grey list comprises countries that are given time […]