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Libya elected chair of International Olive Council

Libya has been elected to chair the International Olive Council (IOC), formerly the International Olive Oil Council, for a one-year term. The election took place during the 120th session of the IOC, held this week in Spain. Libya competed against Uruguay and Israel for the position. Iran, the outgoing chair, had sought an extension of […]

Morocco: Drug trafficking attempt foiled at Bab Sebta

Customs in Bab Sebta, Northern Morooco, on Saturday foiled a drug trafficking attempt of 117 kg of cannabis resin locally known as ‘chira’. A source from the customs revealed that the banned substance was carefully hidden in the form of plates inside a Spain-registered car. The Spanish national who was driving the car attempted to […]

New MINURSO Chief Meets Moroccan Officials in Rabat

The new special representative of the UN Secretary General for the Sahara and Head of the MINURSO, Colin Stewart, held separate meetings in Rabat on Friday with Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Nasser bourita, and of the Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit. The contents of talks between Colin Stewart and Foreign Min-ister Bourita were not disclosed. During his […]