Stockshots of the hemicycle of the EP in Strasbourg

Tunisia-Algeria: Tension at Border over New Tax

It seems that the Algerians are not happy at all about the decision made by their neighboring Tunisia to impose a 30 TD tax (about €13) on any Algerian wishing to enter the country with his vehicle. Tension at the border between the two countries is rising and there is no sign it is abating. […]

Calls mount in Spain to classify Polisario as terrorist

A forum on terrorism held in Spain’s Canary Islands has reignited criticism of the Polisario Front, with victims’ groups and activists urging a reassessment of its status and greater accountability for attacks attributed to the movement. The event, titled “First Forum on Terrorism in the Canary Islands: Global Terrorism and Extremism,” placed a strong spotlight […]

Morocco, US complete African Sea Lion Military drills

The African Sea Lion military drills between the US Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), the US Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Morocco’s Royal Navy drew to a close on July 14 after four days of exercises centering on mutual training and interoperability. More than 4,000 Sailors and Marines from the ARG and the 22nd MEU departed […]