Libya
Libya’s local elections disrupted by attacks and irregularities
Hundreds of thousands of Libyans headed to the polls this weekend for local elections, but the process was marred by
Morocco’s Royal Air Maroc is finalizing a major Boeing order for 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner jets to renew its fleet, with a decision expected at the Paris Airshow, industry sources said Wednesday. The carrier may also place a rare Airbus order for 20 A220s, marking the European planemaker’s return after 25 years. Talks, still private, align with warming France-Morocco ties. Bloomberg reported the deal could include ~50 737s and two dozen 787s.
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Libya
Libya’s local elections disrupted by attacks and irregularities
Hundreds of thousands of Libyans headed to the polls this weekend for local elections, but the process was marred by
Algeria
Algeria near to signing major gas deal with two U.S. energy giants
Algeria is nearing a landmark agreement with Exxon Mobil and Chevron to develop its vast gas reserves, including shale, for
Opinion
Morocco’s increasing economic foothold across Africa
From fertilizer to furniture, Morocco’s presence across the continent is rapidly expanding, driven by shared language and historical ties,
gaza
Israel in talks with Libya, others on taking Gazans
Israel is in discussions with Libya, Indonesia, Somaliland, Uganda and South Sudan about accepting Palestinians from Gaza, reports The Times