Egypt: Government Represses Protesters, Dozens Arrested

Egyptian security forces Monday fiercely broke out the protests that were planned to vent frustration against President al-Sisi’s recent decision to surrender two Red Sea strategic islands to Saudi Arabia. Hours before the start of the protest called for by leftists, seculars and Islamists, police forces took positions at strategic locations in the Egyptian capital […]

Morocco to raise social protection, health and education budgets in 2025

The Moroccan government has elaborated a 2025 budget that bolsters spending on social protection as well as on the health and education reform, finance minister Nadia Fettah Alaoui said. The government will press ahead with the generalization of mandatory health coverage, financial assistance to needy families, and will launch the generalization of the pension system, […]

Morocco, U.S. to set up joint commission to ensure air transportation of Moroccan fans during 2026 World Cup

Morocco and the United States have agreed to set up a joint commission to ensure the air transportation of Moroccan fans during the 2026 World Cup and reinforce coordination between Morocco’s flag carrier Royal Air Maroc and other airlines in this regard. The decision was made at a meeting held in Montreal on Friday between […]