Egypt
Egypt’s new asylum law sparks concerns over refugee rights
Egypt passed its first asylum law this week, raising fears among rights groups of a "security-focused approach" that
Sahara
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Algeria
NASA names Martian features after Algerian national parks
NASA has honored three iconic Algerian national parks—Tassili n’Ajjer, Ghoufi Canyon, and Djurdjura—by naming Martian landscapes after
Algeria
France unaware of Algerian trade restrictions amid rising tensions
France announced Thursday it’s unaware of any Algerian trade restrictions but is monitoring the situation amid worsening ties over
Morocco
Morocco commemorates 49th anniversary of the Green March
November 6th marks the annual commemoration of the Green March, a mass demonstration organized by the late Moroccan monarch that
Sahara
UN calls for 'realistic' solution in Western Sahara
The UN Security Council on Thursday urged a "realistic" political solution for Western Sahara, extending the UN mission
Morocco
France announces new investments in Western Sahara
A French delegation led by President Emmanuel Macron revealed investment plans in Western Sahara on Tuesday, as part of broader
Morocco
Sahara floods bring Morocco’s southeastern desert back to life
Unusual rains in Morocco’s southeastern desert have revived parched landscapes, transforming dry basins into lush, temporary oases, AFP reports.
Morocco
French President delivers historic speech to Moroccan Parliament- asserts “the present and future” of Western Sahara is under Moroccan sovereignty.
In an historic speech before the Moroccan Parliament, French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed his country’s support for Morocco’s
Morocco
Morocco and France sign EUR10 billion during Macron visit
France and Morocco signed agreements worth up to €10 billion Monday during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to
Morocco
France set to open consulate in Western Sahara
According to sources at the Elysee Palace and reported by the Institut Géopolitique Horizons (IGH), France is set to open
Morocco
Moroccan FM rejects UN partition proposal for Western Sahara
Morocco's Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita firmly rejected a recent proposal by the United Nations to partition Western Sahara,
Sahara
UN clarifies De Mistura’s comments on a partition plan for Western Sahara
The United Nations (UN) has provided some context around Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura’s recent Security Council briefing, including
Morocco
UN Sec Gen report reviews Morocco’s plan to advance Sahelian access to Atlantic trade
In his latest report on the Moroccan Sahara, UN General Secretary António Guterres has emphasized Morocco’s vision for transforming