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Libya to impose taxes on expatriate workers

Libyan authorities are contemplating the imposition of taxes on foreign workers as an assertion of the State’s sovereignty over its territory and citizens. This approach is seen as essential for maintaining control over the labor market. Strengthening the legal and legislative frameworks that protect State revenues and safeguard its rights concerning expatriate workers in Libya […]

Algeria: Journalist Ihsane El Kadi’s sentence increased to 7 years on appeal

Algerian journalist Ihsane El Kadi’s sentence has been increased to 7 years on appeal. Seven years in prison–with the possibility of release only after having served five of them–was the verdict handed down to Algerian journalist Ihsane El Kadi on Sunday. This marks the most severe sentence ever handed down to an Algerian journalist by […]

Issa Hayatou, appointed “honorary president” of CAF while President Ahmad is suspended for 5 years by FIFA

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) held a General Assembly (GA) on 11 December 2020 marked by the absence of its President Ahmad, suspended for 5 years by FIFA, and the appointment of its former boss, Issa Hayatou, to the honorary position of “honorary president” of the institution. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) closed […]