Morocco
Spain dismantles Morocco-Romania migrant smuggling network
Spanish police have dismantled a trafficking ring that smuggled up to 2,500 Moroccan migrants into Spain via Romania, arresting
Mali
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Opinion
Is Algeria becoming more antagonistic across the Maghreb?
Many observers and analysts believe that Morocco and Algeria are closer to actual war that at any time over the
Mauritania
Mauritania’s FM says over 100 African migrant bodies found off coast since start of 2025
Since the start of this year the bodies of over 100 African migrants have been recovered from Atlantic waters off
Algeria
Algeria closes airspace to Mali in drone dispute
Algeria has closed its airspace to flights to and from Mali, citing repeated violations of its airspace by Malian aircraft,
Mali
FLASH NEWS: Mali, Niger & Burkina Faso to recall their ambassadors from Algeria over downed drone
In a statement read out on national TV Sunday evening, Mali’s security minister accused Algeria of shooting down one
Sahel
Russia hosts Alliance of Sahel States (AES) in two-day meeting
The foreign ministers of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger were in Moscow this week for their first official talks with
Algeria
Algeria downs military drone suspected to belong to Mali
Algeria’s military announced on Tuesday that it had shot down an armed drone that entered its airspace near the
Sahel
Sahel militants expand drone warfare capabilities
Militants across the Sahel are increasingly deploying armed drones, transforming regional insurgencies, AFP reports. In Mali, Tuareg separatists used drones
Mali
Mali condemns treatment of its migrants deported from Mauritania
Mali says it is outraged over violence suffered by its citizens deported by neighboring Mauritania, along with those from Senegal,
togo
Togo weighs joining Alliance of Sahel states
Togo is considering joining the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), a bloc led by military juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso,
Opinion
France’s declining influence across the Sahel
The exodus from the International Organisation of La Francophonie continues apace. This week we learned that Mali has withdrawn from
Mali
Mali withdraws from La Francophonie, strengthening break from France
Mali, alongside Niger and Burkina Faso, has officially withdrawn from the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF), according to Morocco
Mauritania
EU pledges additional €4 million in humanitarian aid to Mauritania for refugee support
The European Commission has announced an additional €4 million in humanitarian aid to Mauritania in 2025, aimed at supporting the