Tunisia
Harissa festival celebrates Tunisia’s iconic chili paste
In Nabeul, Tunisia’s harissa festival draws locals and global visitors to celebrate the spicy, brick-red chili paste central to
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Libya
Libyan police chief arrested in Italy on ICC warrant
Italian police have arrested the head of Libya's judicial police, Osama Najim, also known as Almasri, AFP reports
Egypt
EU parliament chief on Egypt visit for talks on financial assistance, Middle East geopolitics
Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, is visiting Egypt for high-level discussions aimed at further strengthening relations between the
Mauritania
EU strengthens ties with Mauritania during visit by Commissioner for International Partnerships
European Union Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela visited Mauritania in his first official mission Thursday, advancing economic and security
Tunisia
20 migrants found dead off Tunisia’s coast in second fatal boat crossing attempt this week
The bodies of 20 migrants were recovered off Tunisia’s coast on Wednesday after a boat capsized during a journey
Morocco
EU to finalize migration deals with Jordan and Morocco
The EU is poised to finalize substantial agreements with Jordan and Morocco to enhance collaboration on migration control, according to
Libya
EU agrees to draft law to crack down on migrant smuggling
The European Union has agreed on a draft law to combat migrant smuggling, raising concerns about its impact on humanitarian
Syria
Maghreb countries fear return of radicalized citizens after Assad’s fall
The downfall of the Assad regime in Syria has been celebrated globally. But there are many questions about what happens
Egypt
Egyptians and Algerians arrested over UK smuggling operation
Five alleged people traffickers from Algeria and Egypt have been charged in a UK-France smuggling investigation. National Crime Agency officers
Tunisia
Naval exercise Phoenix Express wraps up in Tunisia
Phoenix Express operations ended Friday, after a 12-day exercise that brought together North African, European, and U.S. maritime forces
senegal
EU fishing trawlers to leave Senegalese waters
The EU said it will not renew a fisheries deal with Senegal, accusing the country of non-cooperation on illegal fishing.
Sahel
EU appoints new envoy in hope of rebuilding influence in the Sahel
According to reporting by the EU Observer the EU appears set to rebuild its presence in Africa’s Sahel region
Morocco
EU wheat gets export relief with sales to Morocco, traders say
Moroccan importers have recently secured up to 10 cargoes, approximately 300,000 tons, of EU milling wheat for November delivery,