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Algeria’s state grain agency is believed to have bought between 660,000 and 720,000 tonnes of milling wheat at about $326 a tonne, including freight. Volumes and prices remain provisional, while deliveries are expected in December, according to European traders cited by Reuters.
Source: Echorouk
Club sportif sfaxien has chosen Mohamed Kouki to replace Nabil Kouki at the helm of its team after considering several candidates. Sporting director Tarek Salem left his post on the day of the decision, made before the club’s trip to Ivory Coast for a first-leg match, La Presse reports.
Source: Lapresse
The First Secretary of the Socialist Union of Popular Forces, Driss Lachguar, commented on the formation of Morocco’s next government and relations between the majority and opposition after the elections. He described the appointment of a woman to lead the government as a political achievement and discussed possible participation by his party, on a programme broadcast by Al Aoula on 13 October 2026.
Source: Libe
A kilo of mutton costs around 60 dinars in Tunisia, while beef sells for up to 50 dinars at butchers. Yahia Nasr, president of the National Chamber of Butchers, warns that lamb could reach 80 dinars before Ramadan, according to Businessnews.
Source: Businessnews
Algeria supplied 13.1% of the motor fuel imported by France in the first half of 2026, becoming its second-largest supplier after the Netherlands. This increase came as Europe’s share declined and African supplies rose following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to data from the French Petroleum Industry Association reported by Le Figaro.
Source: Observ'Algérie
King Felipe VI said that Ceuta and Melilla were an integral part of Spain during a historic visit to the territories claimed by Morocco. He also called for good neighbourly relations with Rabat to be preserved, according to France 24.
Source: France 24
An Algerian law published in the Official Gazette reinstates the execution of the death penalty for certain child abductions and deliberate fires. The text notably targets acts affecting public safety, the national economy or the environment, under Law 26-13 of 12 October 2026 amending the Penal Code.
Source: Algerie Eco
The sorba led by Charaf El Bahraoui gave the best performance on the first day of the Mohammed VI Grand Prix of Tbourida in El Jadida, ahead of 18 senior teams. The competition continues as part of the Horse Show, according to Le Matin.
Source: Le Matin
Attijariwafa bank received the “Best Sub-Custodian Bank 2026 – Morocco” award from Global Finance for the second consecutive year. The distinction recognises its securities custody services, technological platforms and business continuity arrangements, according to international magazine Global Finance.
Source: Leseco
The Courts of Cassation of Morocco and Lebanon have signed a memorandum in Rabat providing for exchanges of expertise on civil and criminal justice, corruption, financial crime and cybercrime. A joint committee is to draw up an annual programme of cooperation and training, according to Leseco.
Source: Leseco
Tunisian Ahmed Ayoub Hafnaoui won the 1,500-metre freestyle in 15 minutes 03.12 seconds, completing his treble at the Grenoble Alpes Open. His compatriot Mohamed Yassine Ben Abbes won the 200-metre freestyle in 1 minute 48.80 seconds, according to LiveFFN results.
Source: Webdo
Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is monitoring the travel of Egyptian Umrah pilgrims as delays affect some flights between Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Teams are deployed at Cairo, Jeddah and Medina airports, as well as in Mecca and Medina during the season, according to the ministry, cited by Egypt Independent.
Source: Egypt Independent
The Tunisian drama series “Al-Matbaâ”, produced by Tunisian Television and directed by Mehdi Hmili, has won the award for best foreign drama programme at the Matera Fiction festival in Italy. The distinction adds to the awards already won by the series, which aired during Ramadan 2026, according to Tunisian Television, which is preparing a second season for Ramadan 2027.
Source: Lapresse
Tunisia’s Ministry of State Domains and Land Affairs has recorded 12,305 urban properties formerly or currently owned by foreigners, including 7,645 that belonged to French nationals. The data was provided in a written response to MP Basma Hammami, according to the website of the Assembly of the Representatives of the People.
Source: Lapresse
The Grand Prix of His Majesty King Mohammed VI for Arabian thoroughbreds, held in Morocco, has been classified as Group 1 by the international body for Arabian horse racing. The category includes the most prestigious races, while Morocco organises more than 1,000 Arabian races a year, according to Hicham Debbagh, deputy director-general of SOREC.
Source: Aujourd’hui le Maroc
Spain’s King Felipe VI has made his first visit to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta since ascending the throne in 2014. He said Ceuta and Melilla were an integral part of Spain, following a mass migrant crossing that caused 141 deaths, according to El Khabar.
Source: El Khabar
The Central Bank of Libya announces the resumption of banking cooperation with Commerzbank, suspended for ten years. The German bank will rejoin the network of authorised correspondent banks to facilitate Libya’s foreign trade and financial transfers, according to the Central Bank of Libya, cited by Libya Herald.
Source: Libya Herald
Libya’s Supreme Constitutional Court rules that the House of Representatives’ absolute majority must be calculated from members who legally retain their mandates, rather than the total number of seats. With 160 members in office, the threshold is set at 81, according to Libya Herald.
Source: Libya Herald
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