The High National Election Commission (HNEC) of Libya has commenced third-level training for polling staff ahead of the second phase of municipal elections, according to a statement released on Saturday. …
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Algeria’s government has announced a plan to build three “green” cement plants in different parts of the country as part of its effort to reduce pollution and support clean energy. …
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Analyst Warns European Powers Seeking Control Over Libya’s Political Process
Turkish political analyst Muhannad Hafizoglu has accused European powers of trying to control Libya’s political future through what he called weak and symbolic international efforts. In an interview with regional …
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Al-Menfi Bans Unapproved Use of Mitiga Airport Presidential Lounge
The President of Libya’s Presidential Council, Mohamed al-Menfi, has ordered an immediate suspension of any unofficial use of the presidential lounge at Mitiga International Airport in Tripoli. The directive applies …
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Morocco’s Growth to Slow in 2026 Amid Global Trade Worries – HCP
Morocco’s economy is expected to slow down slightly in 2026, according to a new report released on Tuesday by the country’s official statistics agency, the High Commission for Planning (HCP). …
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Can Egypt’s New Capital Project Prove Critics Wrong?
Egypt is moving forward with its New Administrative Capital (NAC), a multi-billion-dollar mega city project meant to reduce pressure on Cairo and become the country’s new political and economic centre. …
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Algerian Court Upholds Five-Year Sentence for Franco-Algerian Writer Boualem Sansal
An Algerian appeals court on Tuesday upheld a five-year prison sentence for prominent Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, sparking strong diplomatic responses from France, which renewed its call for clemency based …
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Kenya’s Startup Ecosystem Hits Record Global Ranking, Beats Nigeria and Egypt in Growth
Kenya has achieved its highest-ever position in the global startup ecosystem rankings, bolstered by a rapid growth rate of over 30 percent — the fastest among countries ranked between 51st …
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Tesla, the world’s leading manufacturer of electric vehicles (EVs), has entered the Moroccan market by opening a local subsidiary in Casablanca. The move signals a big step forward for the …
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Attijariwafa Bank and Banque Centrale Populaire Among World’s Top Banks
Two big banks from Morocco, Attijariwafa Bank and Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP), have made it into the Forbes Global 2000 ranking for 2025. The two banks were recognized for their …