Arancha Gonzalez Laya

Tendrara gas wells to cover 30% of Morocco’s needs- Minister

The recently found gas in Tendrara in eastern Morocco would cover up to 30% of Morocco’s gas needs, said Energy Minister Abdelaziz Rebbah. Currently 13 companies are exploring oil and gas in Morocco including in the Western region north of Rabat, he said. Morocco is a major energy importer in North Africa as it lacks […]

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 […]

UN: Morocco Gets Top-Notch Rating for its Anti-Torture Law

Morocco has been awarded ‘A’ rating by the UN Human Rights Committee for adopting the law on the national mechanism for the prevention of torture, designating its National Human Rights Council as the operative body. The North African kingdom is among the five countries that topped this year the UN committee’s ranking for the implementation […]