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Morocco’s Central Bureau for Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) arrested, early Friday, a supporter of the terror Daech organization, for his alleged involvement in a terror plot aimed at seriously undermining public order. The 37-year old who was active in the city of Berkane was arrested in an operation conducted by the Special Force of the services […]
The United States expressed its “deep concern” over the continued oil closures in Libya, calling on “responsible leaders” to “recognize that the shutdown harms Libyans throughout the country and has repercussions across the global economy, and should end it immediately.” In statement released on Wednesday, the US Embassy in Libya said that the closures are […]
The United States has once again expressed its dissatisfaction with the new decisions of the Tunisian President, Kais Saied, in particular relating to the appointment of 3 members of the Electoral Authority which must supervise two upcoming elections in the country. Since his election in 2019, the Tunisian head of state has often been […]
“The world could learn from the diplomacy of Morocco” in the management of disputes, says the leading American newspaper “The Washington Times”. In an opinion piece published Thursday, columnist Tim Constantine highlights the way in which Rabat and Madrid have been able to transcend their differences after a period of frost diplomatic relations, arguing that […]
Washington will slash this year into two its military aid to Tunisia in reaction to the authoritarian path that the North African country has taken, reports say. The announcement was made by a spokesperson from the State Department in an email to Al Monitor. Tunisia, a strategic partner of the U.S., will receive […]
The civilian façade of the Algerian military regime, Abdelmedjid Tebboune, made a new scandal drawing a picture of a state where basic commodities are lacking, during his meeting with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken during his short visit to Algiers. Tebboune has often bragged about his country being a regional power and a rival […]
The Libyan Foreign Ministry Thursday said it recovered a cache of smuggled ancient artifacts from New York as part of the oil-rich country’s efforts to protect its heritage against the backdrop of years of war, turmoil and unrest. The repatriated items include two sculptures dating to the 4th century B.C. from the ancient city of […]
Morocco is a strong partner of the United States of America in the world, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday in Rabat where he discussed with Moroccan officials, including head of the government Aziz Akhannouch and Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita opportunities and challenges facing Morocco, efforts to advance its economic leadership in Africa, […]
The Biden administration has voiced concern over Tunisia’s democratic trajectory and stressed the importance of an inclusive political and economic reform process that gives civil society a strong voice. In a press release issued by the U.S. State Department following the visit Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Human Rights Uzra Zeya paid to Tunisia on […]
Morocco called on the US and Israel to increase their investments in Morocco in line with the spirit of the trilateral deal of December 2020 which led to resumption of ties with Tel Aviv, foreign minister Nasser Bourita said. Bourita, speaking at a press conference with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is on […]