Category: International

Libya’s PM survives alleged assassination attempt

February 10, 2022

Libya’s Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah Wednesday escaped an alleged attempt assassination after gun shots were fired at his car in capital Tripoli, reports say. A ... Read More

EU to invest €1.6 billion in Morocco as part of its Global Gateway strategy

February 9, 2022

The European Union will invest €1.6 billion in Morocco to promote the green and digital transition. This investment is part of the new European strategy, ... Read More

President Mahmoud Abbas commends Morocco’s role in supporting Palestinian cause, promoting world peace

February 9, 2022

President Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine has commended Morocco’s role and "honorable" history in supporting the Palestinian cause and serving peace issues worldwide, under the wise ... Read More

TICAD8 scheduled in Tunisia next August 27-28 – Japan’s Foreign Ministry

February 9, 2022

The Eighth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD8) is due next August 27-28 in Tunisia, announced the Japanese Foreign ministry in a press release. ... Read More

EU Chief Reaffirms Willingness to Deepen Ties with Morocco, EU’s Key Partner in Region

February 9, 2022

European Union Commission President, Ms. Ursula von der Leyen, has voiced the Union’s determination to strengthen further its relations with Morocco, EU’s major partner and ... Read More

Morocco tops African peers in Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index

February 9, 2022

Morocco outperformed other emerging African markets in terms of logistics and supply chains in the annual Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index. The Index ranks countries ... Read More

Algeria: Gen. Khaled Nezzar to Stand Trial in Switzerland for “War Crimes”

February 9, 2022

The Swiss Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has retained the charges of “complicity in war crimes” and “crimes against humanity” against former Chief of ... Read More

Tunisia: Dissolution of judicial independence body a “big step in the wrong direction” – UN human rights chief

February 9, 2022

Dissolving the Tunisian body that deals with judicial independence, known as the High Judicial Council, is a “clear violation” of the country’s obligations under international ... Read More

Morocco’s Royal Navy assists 256 would-be migrants at sea

February 9, 2022

The Royal Navy coastguards operating in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic have provided assistance to 256 would-be migrants from February 5 to 8. The candidates ... Read More

Air pollution costs MENA region $141 billion annually, WB warns

February 8, 2022

The Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) suffers from excessive air pollution whose cost amounts to $141 billion annually, or around 2% of GDP, ... Read More