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Libya Warring Factions Agree to Cease-Fire

Libya’s warring factions agreed on Monday to stop hostilities after nearly a week of deadly clashes south of the capital Tripoli. Under the truce, brokered by Bani Walid social council, fighters from the Tripoli Protection Force and the Seventh Brigade agreed to return to their respective cities. Fighting between the armed groups erupted last Wednesday […]

Morocco’s aerospace industry prepares for post-Covid recovery – Reuters

Morocco has an active aerospace industry cluster which saw exports dip due to the pandemic but operators started to see light at the end of the tunnel, wrote Reuters in a spotlight on the industry. Morocco has set up clusters for aerospace part manufacturers that supply Boeing, Airbus and Safran. So far, Morocco produces 38% […]

Election of Parliament Speaker Complicates Benkirane’s Bid to Form Coalition

Leftist MP Habib El Malki of the USFP party was elected Monday Speaker of the Lower House of Parliament amid fears that such a decision may further complicate the stalling formation of a coalition government by Abdelilah Benkirane, Secretary General of the Islamist PJD party. Benkirane was appointed Head of Government by King Mohammed VI […]