Libya
Italian court upholds migration funding to IOM for Libya crisis
Italy's Lazio regional court upheld a 2019 government decision to allocate 2 million euros ($2.1 million) from
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Morocco
Moroccan court upholds one-year sentence for Islamist over anti-Saudi remarks
A Moroccan appeals court on Tuesday upheld a one-year prison sentence against Islamist activist Mohamed Boustati for making offensive comments
Morocco
Morocco, Qatar bolster bilateral relations in Rabat meeting
Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita met with Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad bin Sultan
Egypt
Egyptian lawyer files suit demanding Sisi launch referendum on 1979 peace agreement with Israel
Mahmoud Hassanein, a human rights lawyer and activist, has filed a lawsuit demanding that Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi hold
Africa
Trump’s proposed cuts threaten U.S. diplomatic presence in Africa
The Trump administration plans to halve the State Department’s budget and cut foreign aid by nearly 75%, potentially shuttering
Morocco
Oman Backs Morocco's Western Sahara Plan, Signs Bilateral Deals
Oman has endorsed Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara, joining over 100 countries supporting Rabat’s proposal, the two
Algeria
France seeks to preserve ties with Algeria despite diplomatic standoff
It’s been a whirlwind week for Algerian/French relations. Over the span of four days, Algeria expelled 12 French
Morocco
Moroccan foreign minister visits Paris as bilateral ties deepen
Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita travelled to Paris Monday for high-level talks with his French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot, as
Algeria
France recalls ambassador from Algiers, expels 12 Algerian Diplomats
France has expelled 12 Algerian diplomatic and consular officials and recalled its ambassador from Algiers, the Élysée Palace said Tuesday,
Egypt
Qatar pledges $7.5bn investment for Egypt
Qatar and Egypt announced plans for a $7.5 billion package of direct Qatari investment in Egypt, according to a
Algeria
Algeria orders 12 officials from the French embassy to leave country within 48 hours
Algeria has ordered 12 French embassy officials to leave the country within 48 hours, including several reportedly linked to France&
Algeria / Mali
Algeria-Mali drone row triggers diplomatic rift
Algeria recalled its ambassador from Bamako Monday and closed its airspace to all flights to and from Mali, escalating a
Algeria
French FM visits Algiers in bid to reset bilateral relations
France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot called for a “new phase” in relations with Algeria following a meeting with President