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The National Enterprise for Recovery and Valorisation (SNRV) and Slovak company BK Investment have signed a protocol to process and recycle waste from the iron and steel industry. The project is intended to promote the recovery of recyclable materials and the circular economy, according to a statement from the National Iron and Steel Industry Holding Company.
Source: Echorouk
UN Secretary-General António Guterres says the Sahrawi people must be consulted on the future of Western Sahara, while Algeria should resume negotiations. The Security Council is also due to consider renewing Minurso on 31 October, according to Courrier international.
Source: Kassataya
Work on the first phase of development at Dila fishing port in Zawia has begun to expand the available space and facilitate the movement of equipment and boats. Libya’s Ministry of Marine Resources says the project should improve services for fishermen and their working conditions.
Source: Libya Herald
Tajoura’s National Center for Cardiac Treatment and Surgery in Tripoli examined 1,562 patients in September and carried out 1,308 electrocardiograms. Women accounted for 54.55% of consultations and 55.73% of ECGs, according to statistics published by the Libyan institution.
Source: Libya Herald
A mission from Morocco’s National Office for Food Safety is inspecting several dairy-processing units in Belarus ahead of a possible opening of the Moroccan market to Belarusian exporters. The week-long visit is part of a routine health procedure, according to ONSSA acting director-general Abdelghni Azzi.
Source: Leseco
Libya’s central bank governor, Naji Issa, discussed fiscal and monetary coordination and documentary credit controls with the US Treasury. The meeting, held in Bangkok on the sidelines of IMF and World Bank meetings, also addressed the fight against smuggling, according to Libya Herald.
Source: Libya Herald
A tray of 30 eggs is now selling for between 520 and 540 dinars on Algeria’s wholesale markets, 40 to 50 dinars less than about ten days ago. Prices nevertheless remain high after the summer surge, according to Maghrebemergent, citing sources in the poultry sector.
Source: Maghrebemergent
Three Tunisian secondary-school students won two bronze medals and an honourable mention at the 67th International Mathematical Olympiad, held in Shanghai, China. Mohamed Karim Bouallegue, Yassine Boumiza and Youssef Halim Ajmi were among the students honoured, according to the Tunisian Association of Mathematics Competitions and Culture-Education.
Source: Lapresse
The Libyan Export Development Authority is convening exporters in Tripoli to examine the consequences of the general export ban imposed by the Economy Ministry. The meeting is intended to gather their proposals and seek sector-specific exceptions, reports Libya Herald.
Source: Libya Herald
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
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