Libya: Italy Suspects ISIS-Mafia Oil Smuggling Deal

Libya’s increasing oil exportations are beginning to raise eyebrows in Italy as authorities believe that the mafia is linking up with extremist groups loyal to the Islamic State group to smuggle crude oil from the Middle East into Italy. As Libya has been in turmoil for the past six years, it was, along with Nigeria, […]

Coronavirus: Prosecutor’s Office tightens measures against fake news spreaders

Morocco’s Public Prosecution Office has called for tightening punitive measures against people spreading fake news on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.   The prosecutor’s office said in a press release this Tuesday, March 17, that it gave firm instructions to courts across the country to take legal action against anyone who spreads fake news about […]

Libya: HoR hits Dialogue process, extends mandate beyond October 21

Lawmakers in the Libyan internationally recognized House of Representatives (HoR) Monday extended the lifespan of their house beyond October 21, due date of the end of the HoR mandate and deadline set by the UN to form a Libyan Government of National Accord. This move by the HoR is seen as a blow to the […]