Security and Defence
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Algeria Condemns Attack on Medina Power Station
Algeria condemned the reported 29 September attack on a power distribution station in Medina, calling it a threat to civilian infrastructure and expressing solidarity with Saudi Arabia. The Saudi-led coalition blamed the Houthis; they denied responsibility.
Amnesty links Spain's Pegasus attacks to Morocco's intelligence service
Amnesty says an iMessage account linked to Morocco's Pegasus system was used in the 2021 attacks on Spain's defence and interior ministers. It names the DGST as the end user behind operations against Moroccan and foreign targets, but does not identify an individual perpetrator.
Morocco Wants African Security Pledges to Become Joint Action
At the UN crime-prevention congress in Abu Dhabi, Morocco urged African states to build sustained operational cooperation against terrorism and organized crime across the Sahel and Sahara.
US transfers nearly $1m in security equipment to Tunisia
On 30 September, US Ambassador Bill Bazzi handed equipment to two Tunisian security directorates. The embassy says it will help train and certify officers in crisis response and specialised security skills.
Sudan army adviser warns US truce plan risks Libya-style split
Amjad Farid says Sudan has sent changes to the US 90-day truce proposal, including a demand for an internationally monitored RSF withdrawal from urban areas. He warns the plan could entrench the force and push Sudan toward a Libya-style split.
Israel Monitors Turkey-Libya Maritime Corridor
Israeli security reporting has focused on the possible effects of the Turkey-Libya maritime agreement on shipping and planned energy links. The dispute remains unresolved: Ankara relies on the 2019 memoranda, while Greece rejects the maritime arrangement.
Russian military build-up in Libya exposes new Mediterranean risk for Europe
Italy dismisses reports of an imminent Russian drone threat in the Mediterranean but faces a more concrete challenge as Russia deepens its military and logistical foothold in Libya, raising the stakes for European and NATO security on the southern front.
Libya cracks down on secret boat workshops behind migrant crossings
Libyan security forces have uncovered hidden workshops making boats for migrant crossings to Europe. Officers have seized vessels and burned parts to break up the supply chain behind the so-called 'boats of death.'
Türkiye pushes for unified Libyan government at UN meeting
Türkiye is stepping up its push for a unified government in Libya. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan urged world leaders in New York to back an inclusive, Libyan-led political process.
Armed group shuts Libya's main oil pipeline, threatening exports
Libya's biggest oil field has slashed production after armed men closed a key pipeline valve. The move threatens crude exports and state income as oil prices surge. The National Oil Corporation warns it may declare force majeure if the shutdown drags on.
British arms broker gets 16 years for illegal missile and jet deals to embargoed states
A London court has sentenced British arms broker David Greenhalgh and his Greek partner Christos Farmakis to 16 years in prison for running illegal deals that sent missiles, fighter jets, and other weapons to embargoed countries like Libya and Sudan. The case lays bare how arms traffickers work around global controls.
Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt tighten security around Eastern Mediterranean energy sites
Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt have signed a new defence deal in Cairo to step up protection of gas fields and offshore energy sites in the Eastern Mediterranean. The agreement sets out joint military action and tighter security for key supply routes as regional threats grow.
Morocco sends officers to Gaza stabilization force in regional first
Morocco has broken ranks by sending senior officers and police to the International Stabilization Force in Gaza. This makes it the first Arab state to join the US-backed mission to demilitarize and rebuild the enclave after years of conflict.
Spanish prime minister blames Morocco for Ceuta border breach
Pedro Sánchez has openly accused Morocco of failing to control its border during the July Ceuta migrant surge, demanding answers from Rabat while stressing the need for ongoing cooperation.
Sabotage at Sharara pipeline cuts Libyan oil output by two thirds
Libya's Sharara oil field has lost about 200,000 barrels a day after an armed group closed a vital pipeline valve. The National Oil Corporation is now warning it may declare force majeure if the blockade drags on, putting state revenues at risk.
US pushes $5 billion fund to rebuild Middle East energy sites
The US wants to set up a $5 billion fund to help fix Middle East energy infrastructure after the US-Israeli war on Iran. Saudi Arabia and the UAE have been approached, but the region faces tens of billions in damage.
Algeria condemns Mecca drone attack but avoids naming Houthis
Algeria denounced the September 15 drone attack on Mecca and backed Saudi Arabia, but did not name the Houthi group behind it. This silence raises questions about Algeria's diplomatic stance as reports of Iranian-linked activity in the country persist.
Armed group shuts Sharara oil pipeline to Zawiya port in Libya
Production at Libya's Sharara oilfield collapsed after an armed group closed a key pipeline valve to al-Zawiya port. The National Oil Corporation confirmed the stoppage, which comes after a series of attacks on Libya's energy sites.
Libyan court halts intelligence chief shakeup as power struggle deepens
A Libyan appeals court has stopped the Presidential Council from replacing the head of the General Intelligence Service. The decision throws the country's security leadership into deeper crisis and highlights the sharp divides inside Libya's political system.
Russian outlet maps possible Geran-5 drone strike range from Algeria to France
Russian outlet Rybar has published maps suggesting that, if Algeria were to acquire Russian Geran-5 drones, targets in Morocco and southern France could fall within range-adding a new angle to ongoing debates about regional security.
Libya seeks ICC help after sabotage hits Tripoli and Zawiya power sites
Libya has formally asked the International Criminal Court for technical and legal support to investigate recent attacks on key electrical facilities in Tripoli and Zawiya, citing risks to national stability and the possibility of crimes against humanity.
Morocco receives six new AH-64E Apache helicopters in major fleet boost
Morocco's Royal Armed Forces have taken delivery of six additional AH-64E Apache helicopters from Boeing, raising their fleet to 18 and reinforcing the country's border security and tactical capabilities amid a $4.25 billion acquisition plan.
Kurdish migrants held by armed groups in Libya face ransom threats
Ten Kurdish migrants from Iraq are being held by armed groups in Libya, with families receiving ransom demands and no official confirmation of their whereabouts. The case exposes the limits of diplomatic intervention and the dangers facing migrants on the Central Mediterranean route.
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.
Israel and Morocco open embassies, shifting North Africa's balance
Israel and Morocco will upgrade their diplomatic missions to full embassies, deepening defence and economic cooperation as regional rivalries and migration pressures reshape North Africa and test Europe's borders.
Morocco calls for global rules to secure key maritime straits
Morocco has called for an international code of conduct for countries bordering major maritime straits, warning that shipping routes like the Strait of Gibraltar face growing security threats and need coordinated management.
Regional powers condemn Houthi attacks as Saudi security becomes a priority
The European Union, Tunisia, Uzbekistan, Oman, and Turkey have all condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, voicing support for the Kingdom's security and warning of risks to regional stability and maritime trade.
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.
Brussels protest urges EU to act for Eritrean refugees in Libya
Hundreds gathered outside the European Parliament, demanding the EU intervene on behalf of Eritrean refugees detained in Libya. The protest highlighted the human cost of EU-Libya migration cooperation and renewed calls for Brussels to uphold basic rights.
Russian armored vehicles arrive in Tobruk as Moscow reinforces Libyan corridor
Two sanctioned Russian cargo ships have delivered armored vehicles to Tobruk, Libya, despite Russia's heavy battlefield losses in Ukraine. The move signals Moscow's determination to maintain its military presence and influence across North Africa and the Sahel.
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