Has Egypt Secretly Approved Trump’s Decision on Jerusalem?

The Egyptian government has publicly denounced Trump’s unilateral move to declare Jerusalem a capital of Israel. But, a report by the New York Times suggests that what is said in public by Egyptian officials is contradicted behind the scenes. The New York Times said that it has obtained audio recordings of Egyptian intelligence officer, Capt. […]

Morocco, U.S. Committed to Fighting Terrorism – US Official

Morocco and the United States are committed to fighting terrorism, Ambassador Nathan Sales, U.S. Coordinator for Counterterrorism, said Thursday in Rabat. “The commitment shared by the government of Morocco and the United States to fight and defeat terrorists is at the heart of a strong Moroccan-American partnership,” Sales pointed out at a press briefing following […]

Foreign debt, another facet of Algeria’s policy inconsistencies

Algeria is reportedly seeking a $3 billion loan from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to finance a major railway infrastructure project. The loan is still pending approval by the bank’s governing board, which includes key stakeholders such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, countries whose diplomatic ties with Algeria have been strained in […]