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Morocco: Bridging Continents, Shaping the Future

In a recent interview with Atalayar, Spanish historian Julio Crespo MacLennan offered a compelling vision of Morocco’s pivotal role in the region and its potential for future growth. MacLennan, a renowned expert in international relations and author of seven books, painted a picture of Morocco as a unique nexus between Africa, the Mediterranean, and the […]

Tunisia: Tunis pledges role in the international coordination against terrorism

Recovering from two deadly terrorist attacks, Tunisia looks to play a leading role in the fight against terrorism around the world. Prime Minister Essid Tuesday in New York announced his country’s willingness to participate in the international fight against terrorist groups around the world. “Presently Tunisia examines the fields of contribution to the international coalition. […]

Sub-Saharan Africa emerging as hotbed of illicit wildlife trade — UNODC report

Africa accounts for a staggering 19% of all seizures of illegal wildlife materials worldwide, with virtually all of the seizures having been made in the sub-Saharan subregion, according to the latest World Wildlife Crime Report 2024. In terms of global trade flows, a majority of seizures — 44% of all records — between 2015–2021 was […]