Former Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki

Morocco, Most Insulated Country from Terrorism in North Africa- US Report

Morocco has been described as the country “least affected” by terrorism in North Africa and the Sahel with zero attacks reported in 2016 said the annual study dubbed: “Terrorism in North Africa and the Sahel in 2016”, issued by the Inter-University Centre on Terrorism Studies (IUCTS) and the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies. “During 2016, […]

Libyan dialogue in Bouznika, a precursor for settling Libyan crisis

The Bouznika dialogue represents a “positive precedent” that Libyan parties can build on to settle the crisis in the North African country, said Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. Morocco is currently hosting the second round of negotiations focusing on Article 15 of the political agreement on governmental institutions, including the central bank, anti-corruption and accountability […]

Libya’s Central Bank devalues Dinar by 13.3% amid ongoing political divisions

The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) has announced a significant 13.3% devaluation of the Libyan dinar, adjusting the exchange rate to 5.5677 dinars per US dollar, effective from April 6, 2025. This decision marks a shift from the previous rate of 0.1555 to 0.1349 Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) per dinar. The move comes as part […]