Libya Oil Terminal

Maghreb-Sahel: Exodus of IS Fighters from Conflict Zones, UN Warns

The United Nations warned Maghreb and Sahel countries of the relocation of Islamic State fighters fleeing defeats in Iraq, Syria and Libya. “There are great risks that these jihadists join sleeping cells of al Qaida, and settle in the Maghreb and in the Sahel,” the UN said in a report. Moroccan Arabic media Akhbar Al […]

Sahraoui leaders welcome Israel’s recognition of Morocco’s territorial integrity

The recognition by Israel of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara was applauded by Sahraoui leaders and elected officials as a major win for Morocco’s territorial integrity. Head of Guelmim’s regional council, Mbarka Bouaida welcomed, in a statement to MAP, the Israeli move as “historic.” She said this recognition would add support to Morocco at the […]

Algeria’s state media hits new low in anti-Morocco propaganda

Fake news and disinformation have become inherent to Algeria’s state media. On Saturday, May 17, Algerian state TV aired photos by Spanish media to portray an imaginary tunnel through which smugglers trafficked cannabis from Morocco to western Algeria. Algerian media have for long traded ethics for propaganda as far as reporting on Morocco is concerned. […]