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Thirty representatives from various Libyan political parties have expressed deep concerns over the ongoing political deadlock in the country during an introductory meeting with Hanna S. Tetteh, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Libya. The representatives underscored the urgent need to unify state institutions, accelerate the political process, and better manage resources, as […]
Morocco has reaffirmed unwavering commitment to the UN-led political process engaged to find a lasting and peaceful resolution to the Sahara regional conflict. Rabat’s firm stand was expressed by Speaker of the House of Councillors, Mohamed Ould Errachid, during the 150th assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly (IPU), convened in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, April 5-9. “Certain […]
Peru’s political party “Fuerza Popular” has voiced its strong support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over its entire territory. The supportive stand was expressed by the party’s chief Keiko Fujimori during a meeting she held Monday in Rabat with Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rachid Talbi El Alami. Keiko Fujimori, a former congresswoman […]
Akdital Group, Morocco’s leading private healthcare provider, has finalized the acquisition of two major medical facilities in Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra region after receiving approval from the Competition Council. The strategic expansion includes the International Polyclinic of Laâyoune and Al Hikma Medical Center, marking Akdital’s entry into the eleventh region of its nationwide network. This significant […]
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, faces a landmark lawsuit in Kenya over allegations that its platform played a role in inciting ethnic violence during the Tigray conflict in Ethiopia. The Kenyan High Court has ruled that the case, which involves claims of hate speech and violent content promotion on Facebook, can proceed. This landmark […]
Algeria has closed its airspace to Mali as relations worsen between the two neighbors with Mali accusing Algeria of backing terrorist groups. Mali together with its Sahel allies, Niger and Burkina Faso, all recalled their ambassadors after Bamako accused Algiers of protecting separatists by downing a Malian drone. Algeria has doubled down on its provocations […]
Jamaâ El Fna, the historic heart of Marrakech and a UNESCO-recognized cultural treasure, will soon undergo a comprehensive renovation as part of the city’s urban development program. The $10 million-project aims to modernize infrastructure while preserving the square’s authentic character that has drawn visitors for centuries. The renovation, overseen by Al Omrane Marrakech-Safi group on […]
Mali, Niger & Burkina Faso have accused Algeria of sponsoring terrorism and decided to recall their Ambassadors from the North African country after the Algerian military regime downed a Malian drone in the West African country territory. In a press release issued Sunday, Malian authorities denounced a deliberate act of aggression by the Algerian regime, […]
Tunisian authorities have launched a sweeping operation to dismantle informal migrant camps around the town of El Amra, leaving hundreds of sub-Saharan African migrants homeless. For nearly two years, these camps, nestled within olive groves, have served as temporary havens for migrants stranded in Tunisia after failed attempts to cross the Mediterranean to Europe. The […]
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 […]