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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.
US backing hardens Morocco's stance toward Spain
US backing for Morocco's Western Sahara autonomy plan has strengthened Rabat's position with Spain. The July influx into Ceuta, Madrid's emergency response and renewed pledges of cooperation show how migration and the sovereignty dispute are testing the relationship.
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.
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.
Spanish and Libyan Chambers Drive Direct Business Engagement in Tripoli
Spanish and Libyan business leaders are accelerating commercial ties with a multisector mission in Tripoli, leveraging direct air connectivity and targeted B2B meetings to unlock new trade and investment opportunities across food, tobacco, and electrical sectors.
Tebboune Eyes Madrid Visit as Algeria and Spain Reset Ties
Algeria and Spain are preparing for a pivotal diplomatic reset, with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune expected in Madrid this October. Energy exports and migration controls are at stake as both sides seek to move past years of rupture.
Tripoli Chamber Targets Spanish Investment Surge with B2B Push
Libya's Tripoli Chamber of Commerce is set to host targeted B2B meetings with Spanish firms, aiming to unlock new investment in food, cleaning, tobacco, and electrical sectors-signaling a calculated move to diversify Libya's economic partnerships.
Libya and Spain Prepare for Libyan-European Energy Forum in Madrid
Libya's General Union of Chambers of Commerce and the Spanish Ambassador have agreed to deepen economic ties and coordinate for the third Libyan-European Oil, Gas, and Energy Forum in Madrid, aiming to boost Spanish participation and bilateral cooperation.
Ayoub Aissiou Extradition Case Tests Algeria-Europe Relations
Ayoub Aissiou, an Algerian businessman sentenced in absentia to 20 years in Algeria, remains detained in Spain as Madrid weighs an extradition request. The case has triggered a high-profile European campaign for his release and highlights regional diplomatic tensions.
Spain-Libya Trade Surges in First Half of 2026
Trade between Spain and Libya expanded sharply in the first six months of 2026, with Spanish exports to Libya more than doubling and Libyan imports to Spain rising by two-thirds, reflecting deepening economic ties.