Egypt
UN Rights Office Alarmed by Egypt’s New Criminal Procedure Draft Law
The U.N. human rights office (OHCHR) on Monday raised concerns over Egypt’s draft Code of Criminal Procedure, warning
Tunisia
Tunisia releases 11 Russians detained on suspicion of terrorism
Tunisia has released 11 Russian nationals detained since November 2024 on suspicion of terrorist activity, AFP reports citing Russia’s
Opinion
U.S. support for Morocco further strengthened after FM Bourita’s visit this week
It was a week of diplomatic contrasts for the Maghreb. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio welcomed Morocco’s
Morocco
Moroccan politician and ex-football chief denies ties to drug trafficking case
Said Naciri, a Moroccan MP and former chairman of WydadCasablanca football club, denied all charges Friday in a high-profile drug
Morocco
Morocco Q1 tourist arrivals hit record 4 million, up 22%
Morocco attracted a record 4 million tourists in Q1 2025, up 22% year-on-year, the tourism ministry said on Thursday. International
Libya
Israel seeks full Iran nuclear dismantling, cites Libya precedent
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sees little chance of a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal but will outline to President
Algeria
Algeria not participating in U.S.-led African Lion 2025 military drills
Algeria did not join the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)-organized African Lion 2025 exercises, despite earlier reports suggesting observer
Egypt
Egypt increases fuel prices for first time in 2025
Egypt raised fuel prices by up to 14.8% on Friday, state media said, the first hike of 2025 under
Tunisia
Tunisian opposition trial resumes, six on hunger strike
The trial of about 40 Tunisian opposition figures resumed on Tuesday under tight security, with six detained defendants on hunger
Sahel
Sahel: Niger replaces French with Hausa as national language
Niger’s military-led government has replaced French with Hausa as the national language, accelerating its rupture with its former colonial
Tunisia
Tunisian authorities expand sweep of coastal migrant camps
Tunisian authorities dismantled dozens of makeshift camps sheltering sub-Saharan African migrants near the coastal towns of El Amra and Jebeniana
Egypt
Egypt and France launch €7 billion private green hydrogen project
Egypt and France have signed a €7 billion agreement to build a privately funded green hydrogen and ammonia complex in
Morocco
Report highlights ongoing water risks for Morocco’s agriculture despite recent rains
After years of severe drought, Morocco has recently experienced a surge in rainfall, offering temporary relief to its agricultural sector.