Benghazi Hosts the Second Libya-US Reconstruction Forum
The second Libya United States forum for development and reconstruction opened in Benghazi on 5 September, the first edition to...
September 7, 2026Section
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Libya Shuts 490 Petrol Stations Over Alleged Smuggling
Libya's Tripoli government shut 490 petrol stations over alleged fuel smuggling on 2 September. About 365 stations were approved to...
September 6, 2026
Tunisia Holds Al Qatiba Editor Over Financial Suspicions
Tunisia is holding the Al Qatiba editor Mohamed Yousfi in police custody over financial suspicions. He has not been charged...
September 6, 2026
Tunisia’s Numbers Are Improving and Its Companies Are Being Squeezed
The Tunisia economy is forecast to grow 2.1% in 2026 with inflation down to 5.3%, but public debt of 82.1%...
September 6, 2026
Libya Will Host a Korean Business Forum in Three Weeks
A Libya Korea forum on economic cooperation will be held in Libya on 28 September, with company meetings and a...
September 6, 2026
More Than 11,000 People Are Now Registered Missing in Sudan
Sudan missing persons registered with the Red Cross top 11,000, up 40% in a year, while 38,512 families were helped...
September 6, 2026
Egypt Net Foreign Assets Reach US$28.4 Billion in July
Egypt net foreign assets in the banking system reached US$28.4 billion in July. Much of the rise came from a...
September 6, 2026
Algeria Import Requests by Tiny Firms Hit US$130bn
Algeria import requests from tiny firms reached US$130.32 billion in six months. The trade ministry has ordered checks on the...
September 6, 2026
Libya Oil Economy Hits 1.49 Million Bpd as UN Election Deal Takes Shape
Libya oil economy reaches 1.49 million barrels a day as a UN election deal takes shape and the central bank...
September 5, 2026