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The National Coordination of Road Freight Transport Trade Unions is threatening to call a national strike in Morocco. It accuses Aziz Akhannouch’s government of failing to pay the June and July subsidies, despite announcing a new instalment covering the period from 16 to 31 July 2026, according to its statement.
Source: Alyaoum24
Morocco’s economic growth reached 4.9% in 2025, compared with 4.4% in 2024. The annual report of the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) also analyses social and environmental developments in the country, as well as its recommendations, according to the document published by the Council.
Source: Aujourd’hui le Maroc
Morocco’s Istiqlal Party is calling for a national assessment of the causes of irregular migration events around Ceuta and Melilla. It says the response should involve the state, political leaders, economic actors and civil society.
Source: Alyaoum24
Tunis Transport Company will launch bus route No. 511 from Monday 3 August 2026. It will connect the Zayatine neighbourhood in El Omrane with the Charguia industrial zone to improve residents’ daily journeys.
Source: Kapitalis
Several cities in western Libya are seeing protests over power cuts. In Tripoli, residents have begun a civil disobedience movement and are demanding the government's resignation, increasing pressure on the authorities.
Source: Le Monde
According to the Spanish authorities, 60,000 migrants reached Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in Morocco, within a few days, in an influx fuelled by viral rumours. Madrid says more than half have already returned, while Rabat is cooperating with repatriations; the Spanish toll mentions 60 deaths.
Source: France 24
The National Development Agency (NDA) says work is progressing steadily on the eastern electronic gate of the International Highway. The infrastructure is located along the Sirte–Sokn route in Libya, but the available information does not specify the planned schedule or the next stages of construction.
Source: Libya Herald
Twenty-five Libyan doctors took part from 3 to 23 July in a three-week training course on paediatric techniques in China. China’s ambassador to Libya, Ma Xu liang, said the initiative had received support from the Chinese embassy in Libya.
Source: Libya Herald
Algeria’s Ministry of Vocational Training and Education launched « Mihan TV » on Thursday evening, presented as the country’s first sector-specific media channel. The channel is intended to promote the vocational training system, as well as the trades and specialisations it offers.
Source: Algerie Eco
Algerian singer Reda Taliani has been arrested in Morocco, according to information reported by ObservAlgérie. The available text does not specify the date of the arrest, the circumstances, or any possible legal proceedings.
Source: Observ'Algérie
An Egyptian-French musical about Dalida’s life has been announced in Cairo to mark the 40th anniversary of the singer’s death. Egyptian mezzo-soprano Farrah El Dibany, French ambassador Éric Chevallier, director Khairy Beshara and writer Waleed Khairy took part in the press conference.
Source: Egypt Independent
Villages and towns in Qalyubia, the Red Sea, Port Said, Sharqia and Minya are experiencing prolonged power cuts, sometimes lasting several hours and occurring at irregular intervals. Occurring without warning, they are angering residents as temperatures and humidity remain high.
Source: Egypt Independent
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