Counterterrorism: Moroccan DGST’s expertise praised by Austrian authorities after arrest of an ISIS supporter

Once again, Moroccan expertise stands out on the international stage in the fight against cross-border terrorism. On Friday, January 30, 2026, Austrian authorities arrested a national suspected of links to the ISIS group and of planning imminent attacks in Austria. This major operation was made possible thanks to the direct and decisive security support of […]

Morocco’s BCP Becomes Largest Banking Group in Niger

Morocco’s Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) Group has become the largest banking group in Niger, after it finalized Tuesday the acquisition of the International Bank for Africa, so far the second-largest banking institution in the African country. With the completion of this transaction, the BCP Group holds, through its subsidiary ABI, 69.51% of the capital. BCP […]

Tunisia’s Interior Ministry Allocates 6.3 Billion Dinars for 2026, Plans 2,900 New Recruits

Tunisia’s draft State budget for 2026 has earmarked approximately 6,304.8 million dinars for the Ministry of Interior, reflecting a 5 percent increase — or 309 million dinars more — than in 2025. According to a report presented during the parliamentary session of the Defense, Security, and Legal Affairs Committees, the ministry’s expenditure breakdown includes 4,160.8 […]