Morocco, key buffer in Sahel fertilizer crisis- Middle East Institute

Morocco is poised to play a pivotal role in mitigating the risk of a looming food crisis in West Africa’s Sahel region, leveraging its fertilizer industry and African partnerships, according to a new analysis by the Washington-based Middle East Institute. Disruptions to global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have triggered a sharp rise in […]

After decades of anti‑Jewish rhetoric, Algeria says ‘why not?’ to normalization with Israel

For decades, Algeria’s foreign policy was built on an unshakable creed: “With Palestine, guilty or innocent.” That slogan has become a tenet of the regime’s quest to gain legitimacy while implementing anti‑Semitism policies that erased Algeria’s own Jewish heritage. The country that still bars Israeli passport holders from entry and which closed and converted synagogues […]

Egypt: Morsi Launches New Strategy in Berlin

In what seems to be a desperate call due to the continuous deteriorating economic situation in his country, Egypt’s president Mohamed Morsi has launched a “Save in Egypt” campaign while paying a short visit to Germany. The campaign is mainly targeting Egyptian expatriates who are called to support their native country’s economy by depositing part […]