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
Refugees
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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
Morocco
Israel fires on diplomats – including Moroccan ambassador
Several countries have condemned the recent Israeli military's actions after troops fired warning shots near a diplomatic delegation
Libya
Refugees in Kenya at heightened risk of exploitation by Libyan human traffickers
Somali refugees living in camps across Kenya are facing worsening conditions following a dramatic 90% reduction in U.S. international
Sudan
Refugees' return to Sudan shakes Egyptian housing market
As the Sudanese Army regains territory from the Rapid Support Forces, many Sudanese refugees in Egypt are heading home — a
Algeria
Washington post : Iran train Algeria based Polisario fighters in Syria
A report over the weekend by the Washington Post outlined Iran’s role both in Syria, and the wider Maghreb.
Libya
Libya orders expulsion of aid groups over plot to change population demographics
Libyan authorities have ordered the closure of offices of ten aid organizations, including Doctors Without Borders and the UN refugee
Egypt
UNHCR funding cuts threaten Sudanese refugees' lives in Egypt
Drastic funding cuts at the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), triggered by the Trump administration, have halted critical health programs
Egypt
Funding crisis forces UNHCR to halt refugee aid in Egypt
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has suspended critical medical aid for refugees in Egypt due to a funding shortfall, AFP
Libya
UN says over 210,000 Sudanese refugees are in Libya
The UN refugee agency reported Friday that over 210,000 Sudanese refugees have found shelter in Libya, making up 73%
Egypt
Egypt, Jordan, Hamas, PLO applaud Trump remarks on not 'expelling' Palestinians
Egypt, Jordan, Hamas and the Palestine Liberation Organization have welcomed remarks from US President Donald Trump after he said "
Mauritania
EU pledges additional €4 million in humanitarian aid to Mauritania for refugee support
The European Commission has announced an additional €4 million in humanitarian aid to Mauritania in 2025, aimed at supporting the
Mauritania
Should I stay or should I go: Mauritania’s migrant school offers hope
In Nouadhibou, a Mauritanian port city and key migrant departure point, a school for refugee and migrant children seeks to