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
Military
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Sahel
New report says JNIM expanding its reach and staging more attacks in the Sahel
Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), an al-Qaeda affiliate in the Sahel, has increased its operations in northern and
Morocco
Morocco eyes F‑35 jets after Algerian Su‑57 deal
Morocco is reportedly considering acquiring U.S. F‑35 Lightning II stealth fighters in response to Algeria’s recent purchase
Opinion
The Middle East’s future has never looked more uncertain
In launching an unprovoked military attack on Iran, Israel not only once again finds itself in very clear breach of
Morocco
AFRICOM chief says U.S. will co-develop with Morocco a Peacekeeping Center of Excellence
AFRICOM chief General Michael Langley has said that, for the time being, it is unlikely to relocate AFRICOM’s headquarters
Algeria
US sanctions Algerian entity over Hamas support
The U.S. imposed sanctions on Algeria’s El Baraka Association, accusing it of diverting humanitarian funds to Hamas. President
Sudan
Sudan’s army accuses Haftar-aligned Libyan forces of cross-border attack
Sudan’s military has accused forces loyal to eastern Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar of launching an attack on Sudanese territory
Algeria
Algeria watches as Russia shifts strategy in Mali
Algeria is closely monitoring Russia’s Wagner Group withdrawal from Mali, amid a surge in JNIM attacks, Arab Weekly reports.
Morocco
Morocco deploys U.S.-made armored vehicles to bolster desert forces
Morocco has received its first delivery of U.S.-made Oshkosh M-ATV SXB armored vehicles, aimed at reinforcing its Royal
Mauritania
Mauritanian army intercepts Polisario fighters near border
Mauritanian troops intercepted dozens of Polisario fighters attempting to enter illegally on Monday, a security source said. The armed group,
Algeria
Algeria confirms S-400 deployment, reshaping regional air defense
Algeria has confirmed the operational deployment of Russia’s S-400 Triumf air defense system during recent “Al-Sumoud 2025” military exercises,
Mali
Al-Qaeda-linked group claims major attack on Malian Army
An al-Qaeda-affiliated group, Jama'a Nusrat al-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), claimed responsibility for two major attacks on the Malian
Sahel
U.S. general warns of Sahel-based threats to US homeland
The Sahel has become the global epicenter of terrorism, with factions expanding rapidly and developing the capability to strike the