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Algeria to hold referendum on new constitution

Algeria will hold on November 1 a referendum on the new draft constitution, which grants more power to the parliament and the Prime Minister following several months of protests that led to the partial overhaul of the previous regime. The Presidential office announced the date Monday following a meeting between the President and the head […]

Morocco Climbs up in 2026 Global Trade Freedom Index

Morocco scored 70 points in the 2026 Trade Freedom Index, up from 67 a year earlier, placing the kingdom 93rd out of 175 economies worldwide and exactly at the global average, according to the index published by The Global Economy using data from the Heritage Foundation. Singapore topped the ranking with 95 points. The index […]

Libya: new cabinet in 10 days following rejection, EU set to sanction peace process spoilers

Libyan Presidency Council Tuesday pledged to re-name a new cabinet after the Tobruk parliament rejected the first 32-member proposed government deemed too large. “We will respect the deadline of 10 days,” unity government adviser, Fathi Ben Issa said. Prime Minister-designate Faiez Serraj’s first government proposal was turned down Monday after the lawmakers of the Tobruk-based […]