Five alleged people traffickers from Algeria and Egypt have been charged in a UK-France smuggling investigation. National Crime Agency officers arrested the men during raids across London on Wednesday.
Among the accused is Madjid Belabes, 52, an alleged senior figure in the smuggling network. Others charged include Said Bouazza, 54, Mourad Bouchlagehem, 45, Mohammed Mabrouk, 44, and Samir Zerguine, 51. All face conspiracy charges for aiding illegal entry into the EU.
Morocco has approved the creation of a new state-backed company aimed at developing industrial zones dedicated to domestic defense production,
Algeria has canceled a major port construction deal with China and is now turning to France to modernize its maritime
Escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran over the weekend have rattled Egypt’s economy and dealt a blow to its
Morocco is ramping up investment in desalination, dams, and water transfer projects to counter prolonged drought and protect its agricultural
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