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Spain resists Moroccan pressure as it strengthens ties with Algeria
Spain is moving ahead with closer ties to Algeria, despite Moroccan attempts to disrupt the process. Madrid is preparing for high-level visits and new citizenship laws that have unsettled Rabat and led to fresh investigations into recent border crossings.
Tunisian authorities extend detention of Gaza flotilla activists amid protests
Tunisian courts have prolonged the pre-trial detention of four Global Sumud Flotilla activists, intensifying public demonstrations and raising fears over the use of financial crime laws to suppress pro-Palestinian solidarity and independent civic action.
Morocco's PJD seeks political revival after historic electoral collapse
Morocco's Justice and Development Party is attempting a comeback after losing 112 parliamentary seats in 2021. With Abdelilah Benkirane back at the helm, the PJD is betting on practical reforms and youth engagement but faces entrenched constraints.
Tunisian protests escalate as social and political demands converge
Tunisia faces a new wave of protests as unemployed graduates and residents join forces, demanding jobs, development and dignity. The growing mobilisation signals a potential turning point as social and political grievances increasingly overlap.
Morocco's 2026 elections: Old networks, new questions
Morocco's 2026 legislative elections will test whether the country can move beyond entrenched neo-tribal networks and clientelist politics, as nearly 16 million voters and 27 parties compete for 395 seats in a system still shaped by royal authority and deep regional divides.
Moroccan parties target youth with jobs and housing pledges before election
Morocco's main political parties are making high-profile promises on jobs and affordable housing to win over young voters ahead of the September 23 election, but persistent youth unemployment and distrust in politics threaten to undermine turnout.
Podemos calls for Spain to cut ties with Morocco over Ceuta border deaths
Podemos has accused Morocco of orchestrating the mass entry of migrants into Ceuta, denounced Rabat as a dictatorship, and urged Spain to sever diplomatic ties, as thousands remain stranded in dire conditions and political tensions escalate.
Tunisia and Arab Interior Ministers condemn Houthi drone attacks on Saudi Arabia
Tunisia and the Council of Arab Interior Ministers have condemned recent Houthi drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, including an attempted strike on Mecca. Their statements express support for Riyadh and concern for the security of Islamic holy sites.
Morocco's coalition faces voter test after mixed record on jobs and services
Morocco's outgoing coalition heads into the September 23 vote with expanded health insurance and water access, but persistent youth unemployment and household pessimism threaten to overshadow headline gains. The election will test whether capacity improvements can outweigh lived experience.
Royal accuses French politicians of exploiting Algerophobia for electoral gain
Ségolène Royal, head of the France-Algeria Association, has sharply criticized segments of France's political class for reviving neocolonial attitudes and using Algerophobia as a campaign tool, warning this risks undermining both domestic priorities and bilateral relations.
Tunisia faces blackout and water crisis as state capacity unravels
Tunisia's summer was defined by rolling blackouts and water shortages, exposing the government's inability to maintain essential services amid record heat, mounting debt, and a population losing faith in President Kais Saied's leadership.
Moroccan parties struggle to win back disillusioned youth ahead of vote
Morocco's political parties are racing to convince a skeptical youth population to participate in the upcoming election, deploying pledges of job creation and affordable housing after a year marked by violent protests and mass migration attempts.
Nigerian Diaspora Warns of Election Security Crisis
A Nigerian-American security expert warns that Nigeria could face a deeper crisis than Libya if the US and international partners do not ensure credible elections in 2027. Diaspora groups are calling for real oversight as violence and kidnappings increase.
AU mediation sidelined as Libya conflict reshapes regional security
NATO's intervention in Libya in 2011 sidelined the African Union's mediation, triggering a decade of instability across North Africa and the Sahel. The AU's failed peacemaking bid reveals critical lessons for future African security architecture and regional crisis management.
Libya invites Russian energy firms to run oil refineries and exports
Libya is seeking Russian help to rebuild its oil industry, offering Russian companies direct control over refineries and exports as the country struggles with fuel shortages and political divisions.
Tunisia weighs ties with UAE after Algeria's diplomatic break
Tunisia is reconsidering its relationship with the United Arab Emirates after Algeria cut diplomatic ties with Abu Dhabi. As Tunis strengthens its partnership with Algiers, signs point to a possible shift in Maghreb alliances.
Fezzan Revolutionary Force shuts Libya's southern border to all trucks
The Fezzan Revolutionary Force has sealed Libya's southern border to all truck and commercial traffic, declaring a closed military zone in response to the siege of Qatrun by Libyan National Army-aligned forces. The move disrupts trade routes to Chad and Niger and intensifies the power struggle in southern Libya.
Algeria accelerates English in schools as French legacy faces sharp rollback
Algeria is fast-tracking English as the primary foreign language in its schools, sidelining French and igniting fierce debate over national identity, teacher readiness, and the country's unresolved colonial legacy. The move signals a calculated break from France amid ongoing diplomatic friction.
Libya denies Ukrainian use of Misrata base in attacks on Russian ships
Libya's Ministry of Defence has firmly denied reports that its Misrata military base was used by Ukrainians to target Russian oil vessels, distancing Tripoli from claims of involvement in the Mediterranean's proxy conflicts.
Moroccan regime intensifies crackdown on GenZ 212 movement
Morocco's authorities have escalated their response to the GenZ 212 movement with over 6,000 detentions and harsh sentences, marking the most severe judicial crackdown of King Mohammed VI's reign and exposing the regime's evolving tactics to suppress opposition.
Morocco's Economic Boom Masks Deepening Social Crisis
Morocco's government touts record infrastructure and foreign investment but the reality for most citizens is stagnant wages, political repression and a surge in youth emigration as the regime tightens its grip on dissent.
Tunisia's prison deaths rise as heatwave exposes crisis behind bars
At least 23 prisoners have died in Tunisia during a severe heatwave, with rights groups blaming overcrowded, poorly ventilated cells and demanding independent investigations. The government has yet to release official figures or allow external monitoring.
Libya's election deal exposes oil sector to renewed risk
Libya's rival factions have signed a UN-backed election roadmap promising national polls within two years. But persistent divisions and fragile security leave the country's oil sector vulnerable to fresh disruption.
Algeria expels UAE ambassador as diplomatic rupture escalates regional rifts
Algeria has ordered the UAE ambassador to leave within 48 hours, severing diplomatic ties and accusing Abu Dhabi of hostile actions. The move signals a hardening of Algeria's stance on Israel, Western Sahara, and Gulf influence across North Africa and the Sahel.
Egypt, Cyprus, and Greece press for legal clarity on Eastern Mediterranean maritime borders
Egypt, Cyprus, and Greece have restated their demand that all maritime agreements in the Eastern Mediterranean follow UNCLOS and international law. The leaders also urged the removal of foreign forces from Libya and called for quicker progress on shared energy projects.
Turkish intelligence chief brokers rare Libya unity talks in Ankara
In a pivotal Ankara meeting, Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin brought together Libya's rival parliamentary leaders for direct talks on unifying Libya's fractured institutions and advancing stalled elections, signaling a potential shift in the country's deadlocked political landscape.
Algeria reverses school reforms days before academic year begins
Algeria's government has abruptly scrapped sweeping school timetable and curriculum changes just weeks before the new term, forcing educators to revert to a two-decade-old system and exposing the presidency's direct grip over education policy.
Qatar steps into Libya power struggle with new mediation push
Qatar is intensifying its diplomatic engagement in Libya, meeting rival leaders in Tripoli and Benghazi to support a fragile UN-backed election plan. The move exposes deep institutional rifts and raises the stakes for regional influence in North Africa.
Turkey courts Haftar as Libya power balance shifts toward pragmatic deals
Turkey is now engaging directly with Khalifa Haftar after years of backing his rivals, seeking to entrench its interests in both eastern and western Libya as Washington pushes for a unified government. The move signals a new phase of competitive diplomacy and economic positioning.
Morocco's Left Alliance unveils $53 billion plan for sweeping social reforms
Morocco's Left Alliance has launched a $53 billion election program promising 431 measures, including a unified minimum wage and expanded social support, as rival parties escalate spending pledges ahead of the 2026 parliamentary elections.
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