Morocco
UK fintech giant Revolut eyes Moroccan market
Revolut, the London-based fintech valued at around €41 billion and serving nearly 60 million customers worldwide, is preparing to expand
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Egypt
Egypt strengthens Gaza border troop presence, warns Israel against “red lines”
Egypt has significantly reinforced its military presence along the Gaza border, deploying around 40,000 troops—twice the number allowed
Tunisia
UK, Australia Warn Against Travel to Parts of Tunisia on Security Threats
The UK and Australia have issued updated travel advisories for Tunisia, warning citizens against all travel to several regions. The
Egypt
Egypt charges prominent rights lawyer over social media posts
Egyptian authorities have charged human rights lawyer Mahienour El-Massry with spreading false news in social media posts about Gaza and
Burkina Fasso
China sends more armaments to Burkina Faso
In a shift towards Beijing’s defense industry, Burkina Faso recently received Chinese-made armored vehicles and artillery systems, as the
Libya
Libya holds rare local elections amid division, security Concerns
Libya holds municipal elections on Saturday, a rare democratic test in a fractured nation, though key eastern cities boycott. The
Morocco
International drug ring dismantled by joint Morocco, Spain, UK, US & Portugal operation
A joint Morocco, Spain, Portugal, UK & US operation, led by Spain’s Civil Guard and the Customs Surveillance Service,
Mauritania
Mauritania boosts electricity access via domestic gas production
Mauritania is moving to harness its offshore gas reserves to expand electricity access and cut fuel costs, reports Energy Capital
Libya
ICC unseals Libya war crimes warrant for militia officer
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has unsealed a warrant for Saif Suleiman Sneidel, a Libyan militia officer accused of war
Mauritania
Spain praises Mauritania for cutting migration to Canaries
Spain commended Mauritania for reducing irregular migration to the Canary Islands, with arrivals dropping 32.5% year-on-year in early 2025—
Egypt
Egypt is training hundreds of Palestinians to bolster security when war in Gaza ends
Egypt is training hundreds of Palestinian security operatives in preparation for a post-war Gaza, Middle East Monitor reports citing Israeli
Mauritania
IMF flags risks to Mauritania’s fragile progress
Mauritania has made progress on macroeconomic stability, but remains vulnerable to security threats, external shocks, and structural weaknesses, the IMF
Egypt
Egypt’s foreign minister highlights longstanding ties with US
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty praised over four decades of close Egypt–US relations during his visit to Washington DC,