Tunisian NGOs call out govt’s harsh migrant treatment
As the Tunisian government recently promised to act tough on migration, they are under severe scrutiny from pro-immigration groups within...
Month: January 2024
Morocco wins UN Human Rights Council Presidency
Morocco won the Presidency of the United Nations Human Rights Council (OHCHR) following a vote in Geneva which took place...
Morocco: “Saharan Pablo Escobar” scandal intensifies
The “Saharan Pablo Escobar” case has been on the lips of Moroccans since the final days of 2023 as details...
Algeria: Officers detained over near-fatal stowaway incident
An Algerian court is holding 10 police officers in custody after a man was found hidden aboard an Air Algerie...
Tebboune mourns death of journalist’s son killed in Gaza
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune sent out a heartfelt condolence message to an Al Jazeera journalist whose eldest son was killed...
France’s PM resigns prior to expected cabinet reshuffle
France’s Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resigned from her post on January 8 as a cabinet reshuffle is expected, according to...
USD and Bitcoin start the year strong while others struggle
The new year is marked by a strong US dollar and a resurgent bitcoin, according to Africa News. After a...
Libya: Protests result in two oil field closures
Africa News reported that two oil fields were closing in Libya’s Ubari region, situated in the country’s southern part. The...
Macdonalds boss says MENA sales are down due to Gaza bombing
Fast food giant McDonald's' CEO claimed that sales in the North African and Middle Eastern region have significantly dipped as...
French couple arrested in Spain over Sahara plot to kill son
French newspaper Le Monde reported that a French couple were arrested in Spain following revelations that they had intentions to...
Algeria-France: New Year’s call thaws frozen diplomacy
Relations between Algiers and Paris look set to improve slightly with the possibility of rows over nuclear testing being looked...
Moroccan authorities ramp up efforts to curb migration
Moroccan authorities highlighted their efforts in tackling illegal migration on January 3, according to AFP. Morocco and neighbouring countries are...
Tunisia’s harsh climate puts lagoons in danger
Successive droughts have put Tunisia’s wetlands in jeopardy as the country’s harsh climate intensifies, according to The National. The North...
Einat Levi: what role for Morocco after Gaza war ends?
Israel and Morocco mark three years this week since renewing their relations, but the war between Israel and Hamas leaves...
Al Jazeera journalist latest victim of Saied’s ruthless regime
Qatari news outlet Al Jazeera reported on January 4 that one of their journalists was arrested in Tunis. Political veteran...
