Morocco in meeting of defense ministers of 5+5 Defense Initiative

Morocco to impose vaccine pass starting Oct. 21

As of October 21, Morocco will make it mandatory to show a vaccine pass for travel and for access to hotels, restaurants and other public places, the government said. The decision was taken in a context marked by a drop in infections and a progress in the vaccination campaign, the government said in a statement. […]

Tunisia: Leaked tape reportedly reveals President Kais Saied is sick

A leaked audio tape from former Chief of Staff of the Tunisian presidency Nadia Akacha has revealed that President Kais Saied is ill and does not recognize the ailment. “He will end up very badly, because he is ill and does not recognize his illness. He is going to the wall, even on a personal […]

Displacement in sub-Saharan Africa driven by conflict, violence, climate shocks — IOM report

Conflict and violence remained the main drivers of record internal displacement and movements of people in sub-Saharan Africa in 2022, exacerbated by increasing climate shocks and hazards, according to a new report by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The report, launched recently by the IOM and the African Union Commission (AUC), highlights that migration […]