The EU on Wednesday named Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, India, Kosovo, Bangladesh, and Colombia as "safe countries of origin" to fast-track migrant returns, making asylum claims from their citizens harder. The move, criticized by rights groups, presumes such applications lack merit, enabling quicker rejections. "Faster asylum decisions are essential," said EU migration commissioner Magnus Brunner, citing backlogs. The proposal aims to curb irregular migration but may face legal challenges.
Morocco has approved the creation of a new state-backed company aimed at developing industrial zones dedicated to domestic defense production,
Algeria has canceled a major port construction deal with China and is now turning to France to modernize its maritime
Escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran over the weekend have rattled Egypt’s economy and dealt a blow to its
Morocco is ramping up investment in desalination, dams, and water transfer projects to counter prolonged drought and protect its agricultural
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