Mali armed attack in Bouldé

Morocco best placed on press freedom in Maghreb – RSF

Morocco is the best‑ranked country in the Maghreb for press freedom and currently has no journalists behind bars, according to the 2026 World Press Freedom Index published by media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF). In its annual ranking released in April, RSF improved Morocco’s ranking from 105th out of 180 countries, ahead of Tunisia, Algeria […]

Former Ceuta immigration official’s remarks on unaccompanied minors spark controversy

Statements by Ramón Caudevilla, the former head of immigration management in the Spanish-occupied enclave of Ceuta (Sebta), have ignited debate over the handling of unaccompanied minors and irregular migration. Caudevilla, who led the department for 32 years until his retirement in January at age 65, shared his views in an interview with the Spanish newspaper […]

Burkina Faso to ink $51 million deal with EU to increase electricity coverage

The government of Burkina Faso has secured a $51 million deal from the European Union (EU) and the French Development Agency to support the construction of power transmission lines from Nigeria to Burkina Faso. The Dorsale Nord project features 880 km of high-voltage transmission lines from Birnin Kebi in Nigeria to Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso. […]