Opinion
Why the Maghreb matters to the world’s oceans
North-West African states have a growing role to play in ocean governance—and global frameworks should reflect it. As diplomats
Europe
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Libya
Italy not liable for migrant deaths in Libyan shipwreck, EU court rules
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that Italy cannot be held legally responsible for the deaths and
Algeria
EU adds Algeria and Lebanon to high-risk money laundering list
The European Union is set to designate Algeria and Lebanon as high-risk countries for money laundering and terrorism financing, according
Egypt
Sudanese refugees flee Egypt for risky route through Libya to Europe
Bahr el-Din Yakoub fled Sudan after a missile strike killed four of his friends in Khartoum. Hoping for safety in
Algeria
Activists turn to EU to push for release of Sansal from Algeria
The campaign to free Boualem Sansal, a prominent French-Algerian novelist imprisoned in Algeria, has shifted from Paris to Brussels. The
Egypt
VW looking to make cars in Egypt to sell across Africa
German automaker Volkswagen is considering producing cars in Egypt, as part of a broader strategy to expand across African markets,
Tunisia
Tunisia aids return of nearly 400 African migrants, says IOM
Tunisia, in coordination with the International Organization for Migration, facilitated the voluntary return of 379 undocumented migrants to West Africa
Tunisia
Inission launches Tunis EMS facility
Sweden’s service electronics and mechanics manufacturer Inission has unveiled its latest production facility in Tunis. Inission cited the proximity
Libya
Greek coastguard: Over 500 migrants rescued near Crete
Greek authorities have rescued more than 500 migrants near Crete in recent days, including 280 on Saturday alone, AFP reports.
Morocco
Over a quarter of Moroccans consider moving abroad, new survey finds
More than 25% of Moroccans are considering leaving their country, according to a new public opinion survey conducted by Afrobarometer
Egypt
EU agrees to provide additional €4B in loans to Cairo
The European Council and European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement to grant Egypt €4 billion in macro-financial assistance (MFA)
Egypt
EU plans €4bn loan package for Egypt
The European Union plans to provide Egypt with €4 billion ($4.5 billion) in loans to help ease its financial
Morocco
Trump’s recognition of Morocco’s claims to Western Sahara turns region into “El Dorado” for investors
Donald Trump’s recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara during the closing days of his first presidential term