Sudan currency swap sparks fears of economic divide

Sudan has effectively become a "two-currency country" following the implementation of a partial currency swap on December 10th, raising alarming concerns about potential national division, according to a report published in London's…

Libya reinstated to Chemical Weapons Watchdog

Libya has regained full membership and voting rights in the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) after a 10-year suspension, marking a significant diplomatic milestone for the North African nation.The…

HoR votes to axe dollar tax this year

The Libyan House of Representatives has approved the elimination of the dollar tax by year-end, though the final decision remains subject to Central Bank oversight, according to House member Abu Salah Shalabi.Speaking to Al-Ahrar TV…

Tunis Carthage Airport forecasts record passenger numbers

Tunisia's main aviation hub, Tunis Carthage International Airport, is on track to achieve a significant milestone in passenger traffic, according to aviation authorities.The Tunisian Civil Aviation and Airports Authority announced…

Italian airline to launch flights to Libya in January

Italy's national carrier ITA Airways will commence services between Rome and Tripoli's Mitiga International Airport from 12 January, the Libyan Embassy in Rome has announced.The service, initially operating twice weekly, was…

BP launches $351,000 fishing centre in Mauritania

British Petroleum (BP) has inaugurated a marine fishing centre in N'Djakou, southwestern Mauritania, representing an investment of $351,000 (138 million old ouguiyas) aimed at revitalising the local fishing industry.The facility,…

Lebanese minister confirms Shaaban’s legal exit

Lebanese Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi has confirmed that Buthaina Shaaban, media advisor to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, legally entered Lebanon and departed from Beirut airport.He added that authorities are pursuing other…