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Libya’s Central Bank is withholding the approved budgets of the National Oil Corporation, which says it transferred $1.23 billion by 13 October 2026. The block jeopardises payments owed to international oil services companies, production and maintenance projects, the Libya Herald reports.
Source: Libya Herald
The UN General Assembly’s Fourth Committee adopted its annual resolution on the Moroccan Sahara by 152 votes to two, with seven abstentions. The vote, exceptionally held following a US request, enshrines Security Council Resolution 2797 and Morocco’s autonomy initiative as the basis for a settlement, according to Libe.
Source: Libe
Algeria and South Africa have adopted a monitoring method with quantified deadlines to implement decisions made by their bilateral commission. Ministers Ahmed Attaf and Ronald Lamola are also preparing an eighth session in Pretoria, under the chairmanship of both heads of state, according to the joint statement.
Source: Algérie 360
Libyan Planning Minister Mohamed Al-Zeidani reviewed the organisational, technical and scientific preparations for an international forum on smart cities. The meeting is to define its themes and partnerships in line with the UN sustainable development goals, according to the Libyan Planning Institute.
Source: Libya Herald
The General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises and Belgian agency Enabel are launching a mentoring programme for 100 project leaders and entrepreneurs in the Oriental region. Up to 40% of participants and at least 30% of mentors will be women, according to Lavieeco.
Source: Lavieeco
Tunisia received 290,678 Algerian visitors in September 2026, compared with 485,201 a year earlier, a 40.1% decline. The fall reached 32.9% in August and brought the decrease over the first nine months to 6.8%, according to figures from the Tunisian National Tourist Office reported by the Tunisian press.
Source: Algérie 360
Tunisia is expected to have stable, mild weather overnight, with few clouds across the country. Local fog is possible in the north towards the end of the night, while winds will remain light to moderate, according to the National Institute of Meteorology.
Source: Kapitalis
Tunisia’s Ministry of Agriculture has deployed technical teams to tackle bacterial olive canker after outbreaks were detected in Melloulech, in Mahdia Governorate. The operations began in late September 2026 and include farm inspections, pruning affected trees and disposing of debris by controlled burning, according to the ministry.
Source: Webdo
The Casablanca Stock Exchange’s MASI index rose 0.19% to 16,998.93 points, supported by real estate stocks. The real estate sector gained 3.14% and trading exceeded 183 million dirhams, while forestry and paper fell 5.21%, according to Infomediaire.
Source: Infomediaire
The Marrakech-Safi Regional Directorate of Agriculture is preparing a study of three heritage agricultural areas in the provinces of Al Haouz, Chichaoua and Essaouira. The work is to document their economic contribution and preservation potential under Morocco’s agricultural heritage systems programme, according to Leseco.
Source: Leseco
Clashes between students from two organisations left one person injured on 14 October on the campus of Bouira Akli Mohand Oulhadj University in Algeria. The student was taken to hospital and the university said it had restored calm, according to a statement published the following day.
Source: Algérie 360
Princess Lalla Asmaa inaugurated Lalla Asmaa University in Rabat, bringing deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing students together in shared programmes. The institution offers 16 qualifications across four schools, from certificate to master’s level, according to a statement from the Lalla Asmaa Foundation.
Source: Telquel
The United Arab Emirates pavilion is showcasing its equestrian and cultural heritage at the El Jadida Horse Show until 18 October 2026. The space highlights the Arabian horse, crafts and Emirati traditions, according to Infomediaire.
Source: Infomediaire
Algeria’s Ministry of Defence has released the first confession attributed to YouTuber Amir DZ, more than a month after deadly fires hit, notably, Jijel wilaya. The fires killed and injured people and caused extensive material damage, according to the Ministry of National Defence.
Source: TSA
Home purchases by foreigners in Spain fell by 13% in the first half of 2026, with 62,327 transactions. Moroccans remain the leading foreign buyers despite a decline in their purchases, according to data published by the General Council of Spanish Notaries.
Source: Telquel
Ahmed Touizi was elected president of Morocco’s House of Representatives with 220 votes, against 59 for Driss El Azami El Idrissi; 90 ballots were declared invalid. The new president set out commitments on the quality of laws, government oversight and the evaluation of public policies, as the House prepares to examine the government programme and the 2027 Finance Bill, according to Leseco.
Source: Leseco
An Algerian executive decree establishes a permanent committee to monitor and review import applications, chaired by the Minister of Foreign Trade or a representative. It includes, among others, the Minister of Finance, the Governor of the Bank of Algeria, the professional association of banks and the Algerian Economic Renewal Council, according to the decree published in the Official Gazette.
Source: Leprovincial
Algerian education directorates have opened promotions by eligibility list in eight grades, generally requiring ten years of effective service by 31 December 2025. Applications must be submitted through the proper channels before 19 October, according to Leprovincial.
Source: Leprovincial
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