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Algerian authorities have announced the arrest of 61 Moroccan nationals at the beginning of October, including a former Moroccan army serviceman, suspected of preparing acts of sabotage. The General Directorate of National Security says the suspects were targeting security and public order, according to Agence France-Presse.
Source: Kassataya
The Mauritanian film Anima, directed by Abou Bakr Ibrahim Mami, won the best director award at the Ifrane festival, while Femmes suspendues received the special jury prize. An agreement signed on 8 October between the Ifrane and Boghé festivals provides for exchanges and training, according to Cridem.
Source: Kassataya
The Cairo International Film Festival has announced that it will present the Golden Pyramid Award to Mauritanian director Abdel Rahman Sissako at its 47th edition. The festival will run from 11 to 20 November, according to Saharamedias.
Source: Kassataya
Egypt’s automotive accessories and spare parts market is being shaken up by rising import and transport costs, exchange-rate fluctuations and the growth of electric vehicles. Badr El Din Automotive Accessories and Tuning presented these developments at the Autotech 2026 exhibition, according to Daily News Egypt.
Source: Daily News Egypt
Algeria’s Ministry of Health and US biotechnology group Amgen have signed a memorandum of understanding on preventing cardiovascular diseases. The agreement provides for awareness campaigns on risk factors and health promotion, according to Yasmine Aït Yahia, Amgen Algeria’s managing director.
Source: Algérie 360
Moroccan international Abdessamad Ezzalzouli scored in Real Betis’s 5-2 victory over Osasuna in the Spanish league, taking his season total to two goals. Betis, third with 19 points after eight matches, won thanks in particular to Isco’s brace, Libe reports.
Source: Libe
The Tunisian Federation of Artisans and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises is calling for the temporary suspension of the 200 dinars charged for driving licence tests. It is seeking publication of the regulations justifying the fees and verification of their legal basis, according to its statement to the Tunisian authorities.
Source: Businessnews
Brega says it shipped around 2.6 million litres of petrol and diesel to southern Libya on 10 and 11 October 2026. Spokesman Ahmed Al-Masalati says the first lorries reached the Sebha depot, following accusations of prolonged shortages from local authorities.
Source: Libya Herald
Libya’s Public Prosecution has placed six National Commercial Bank managers in pre-trial detention following the irregular granting of a €1.15 million loan. The investigation alleges that there were insufficient guarantees and illicit gains; the beneficiary is wanted, according to the Attorney General’s Office cited by Libya Herald.
Source: Libya Herald
Baladna’s giant farm in Adrar has produced 530 tonnes of barley, 359 tonnes of wheat, 584 tonnes of fodder and 746 tonnes of silage maize. The company aims to cultivate 70,000 hectares and install 1,400 irrigation pivots eventually, according to figures published by Baladna Algeria.
Source: TSA
The Libyan Insurance Federation signed a cooperation protocol in Tunis with the African Insurance Institute and Tunisian company STAR Insurance. The agreement provides for training, expertise exchanges and capacity-building to develop Libya’s insurance market, according to the Libyan federation.
Source: Libya Herald
Libyan electricity company GECOL trained national technicians in Germany for three weeks to carry out mechanical maintenance on the generators and turbines at the South Tripoli power plant. Launched on 28 September in Erlangen, Duisburg and Berlin, the programme prepares teams for future operations, according to GECOL, cited by Libya Herald.
Source: Libya Herald
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