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In response to increased maritime attacks in the Mediterranean, NATO is hosting an international meeting in Hammamet, Tunisia, from September 20-25 to study collaborative, region-wide... 2010-09-23

Disputes between DP World and workers at its Algerian port of Djazair regarding pay and efforts to increase productivity have led to an unofficial strike. DP World has been trying to... 2010-09-23

Recent events that increased tensions between Morocco and Spain led to a meeting of the heads of state on September 21. In August, alleged police violence against Moroccans in the Spanish... 2010-09-23

The Libyan government is considering possible investments in Zimbabwe - particularly in tourism and agriculture sectors. Notably, these are two core industries that have deteriorated... 2010-08-24

We believe that the continuous promotion and emphasis of the government's five year development plans which include increasing trade at home and abroad, raises significant political... 2010-08-24

Despite having otherwise civil relations with its neighbours, Libya's decision to safe-haven a Sudanese rebel leader has raised tensions between the two countries. The Libyan government... 2010-07-22

The Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and Syrian leader Bashar Al-Assad held a meeting recently with a view to improving political relations and strengthening existing agreements... 2010-07-22

Morocco's Ambassador at the UN Mohamed Loulichki urged the international community to take immediate measures to support the least developed countries (LDC). According to Moroccan representative,... 2010-07-21

In a recent national seminar on increasing exports, the Tunisian Foreign Affairs Minister has stated that Tunisia is moving toward a more open approach in the world economy in order... 2010-06-25

In May EU-Morocco Joint Parliamentary Committee came out, aiming to strengthen ties between the European Parliament and its Moroccan counterpart. There have been talks to grant Morocco... 2010-06-25