Libya
UN demands investigation into Libyan activist's death
The UN mission in Libya has called for an investigation into the death of prominent activist Abdel Monem al-Marimi, according
Only one-third of Moroccans view their country’s economic situation positively, an Arab Barometer survey revealed.
Conducted between December 2023 and January 2024, the survey links the low economic confidence to ongoing financial pressures four years after the onset of the pandemic.
The survey, which polled 2,411 citizens, found that only 33% of respondents rated the economy as very good or good.
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Egypt
Egypt expands floating gas regasification capacity
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Mauritania
IMF disburses $49 million to Mauritania
This week the IMF Board of Directors approved a $49.2 million disbursement after concluding the Fourth Reviews of Mauritania’