Morocco tourism surges 19% in first half of 2025
Morocco welcomed 8.9 million tourists in the first half of 2025, a 19% year-on-year increase, according to Morocco World
Algeria has applied to become a dialogue partner of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), according to a report in Bulgarianmilitary.com. The application is a preliminary step to becoming a full member of the China led political economic and security alliance which includes Russia.
Since its founding in 2001, by China and 5 former members of the Soviet Union, the SCO has expanded to include Iran, Pakistan and India. In the last two decades, members have conducted joint military exercises.
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