Libya: Major crisis at the head of the Central Bank causes the dinar to fall against the dollar

The political deadlock in Libya continues, with the country facing a major crisis following the Libyan Presidential Council’s decision to dismiss Central Bank Governor Al-Siddik al-Kabir over a month ago. The Council’s move to appoint a new Governor and Management Committee has intensified divisions within the country, as this authority lies with Parliament and the […]

Morocco FM welcomes new U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission, building on strong cooperation ties

Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita received on Tuesday in Rabat new U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Benjamin Ziff who arrived in Morocco over the weekend and assumed the role of Chargé d’Affaires to the U.S. Mission in the North African Kingdom A U.S. embassy press release said talks focused on opportunities to build on the […]

Libyan delegates agree to keep up Bouznika dialogue momentum

Libyan delegates agreed to keep up the positive dialogue momentum ushered by Bouznika talks in Morocco over criteria governing leadership in key governmental institutions.   This second round of Bouznika talks will be followed by other rounds, according to the Libyan delegates.   In a final declaration issued at the end of the second round […]