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North Africa: Terrorism Evolution and Expansion

Tunisia’s president, Moncef Marzouki, has voiced concerns over insecurity in the region as he claims that Islamist militants linked to Al-Qaeda are moving towards North Africa from Southwest Asia. He blames their migration on the lack of policing of the Sahara desert by North African countries which heavily dominates the southern part of the region. […]

Investment opportunities in Morocco outlined during US-Africa Business Summit

Investment opportunities in Morocco and the strength of the strategic partnership binding the Kingdom and the United States were highlighted during a roundtable discussion held in the city of Arlington, Texas (South), on the sidelines of the U.S.-Africa Business Summit which runs through May 9 in Dallas. Addressing the panel, Morocco’s ambassador to the United […]

Morocco’s GenZ 212 protests escalate into violence and looting, gvernment says ready for dialogue

Calls for protest by an anonymous group identifying itself as GenZ 212 on social media spiraled into violent unrest in several cities, derailing what were initially intended as peaceful demonstrations. Footage shared online shows masked youths clashing with police, setting fire to banks, and looting businesses in multiple locations across the Souss region. In Inzegane, […]