Morocco
CIA updates map to recognize Western Sahara as part of Morocco
The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency has updated its map to show Western Sahara as part of Morocco, aligning with
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry is expected to discuss developments in the Middle East and the situation in Gaza with his Turkish counterpart during a visit to Turkey at the weekend, according to Reuters.
Shoukry and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will also evaluate the latest developments in negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza, Reuters said.
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Algeria
France’s Interior Minister calls for end to preferential immigration terms granted to Algerians
France’s Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau is questioning the 1968 agreement between France and Algeria that provides preferential immigration status
Egypt
Egyptian truck drivers finally deliver aid to Gaza after months of waiting
For months, Egyptian truck drivers have been living in their vehicles, stuck in limbo, waiting to deliver urgently needed aid
Egypt
Prominent Egyptian activist freed on bail
Egyptian rights activist Hossam Bahgat was released Sunday after posting bail, AFP reports citing a statement from the rights group
Morocco
Incoming U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stresses importance of relationship with Morocco
In Washington DC, during this week’s confirmation hearing for the position of US Secretary of State, Republican Senator Marco