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Illegal migration: Morocco joins efforts with Canary Islands against people smuggling networks

The Spanish Guardia Civil in Las Palmas and the regional command of the Royal Gendarmerie in Laâyoune have begun joint patrolling operations in the Canary Islands to combat migrant smuggling by criminal networks, according to press reports. The move shows strong ties and coordination between Morocco and Spain in countering shared security threats. The primary […]

One Year Ends, Another Begins, Expectations Still Great

As 2012 is drawing to a close, The North Africa Post deemed it timely to reflect upon some of the major events that happened over the past twelve months in North Africa, as the region is still at grips with the aftermath of the Arab Spring. In Morocco, the year began with the appointment, for […]

Outdated borders, grounded dreams: Africa risks losing $80B despite aviation growth

Despite Africa’s burgeoning tech sector and ambitious continental trade plans, outdated border systems and restrictive visa policies are poised to cost the continent an estimated $80 billion in lost economic potential over the next decade. According to a recent report from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Africa’s aviation growth is being stunted by paper-based […]